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Empower Your Students to be a Local Leader in Climate Action

The Sustainability Department offers several programs to empower youth residents of San Mateo County to learn about climate change and take on positive climate action to build a resilient and collaborative community of changemakers.

The YECS program is hosted by the County of San Mateo’s Sustainability Department in partnership with local organizations and departments to offer opportunities for students to gain a stronger understanding of climate change, sea level rise, biodiversity, and wildfire management to learn together how to make San Mateo County a more resilient community.

Youth Exploring Climate Science Program (YECS)

All programs are offered at no cost to San Mateo County middle and high school classrooms. The Sustainability Department will coordinate transportation if requested during the booking process.

Field Trip Options for 7th through 12th Graders:

Youth Exploring Sea Level Rise Science

To learn about the relationship between sea level rise and climate change as it relates to local landscapes in San Mateo County. Trip includes a relevant climate science lesson, guided informational walk and worksheet activity for students.  

When: Fall to Spring 

Where: Coyote Point and Cooley Landing

Capacity: 60 students per trip 

Trip Length: 120 minutes (not including transportation) 

Cooley Landing Signups
Coyote Point Signups

Youth Exploring Biodiversity Science

To explore local landscapes and learn about climate impacts on biodiversity. Students will explore a local park and learn about ecosystem resilience. Trip includes a relevant science lesson, guided activity, and worksheet activity for students.  

When: Fall to Spring 

Where: San Bruno Mountain and Stulsaft Park

Capacity: 60 students per trip 

Trip Length: 120 minutes (not including transportation) 

San Bruno Mountain Sigups
Stulsaft Park Signups

Youth Exploring Wildfire Science

To understand wildfire management and climate change impacts in San Mateo County. Students will learn about fire safety and mitigation efforts. Trip includes a relevant climate science lesson, guided hike, and worksheet activity for students.

When: Fall to Spring 

Where: Stulsaft Park and Skyline Ridge*

Capacity: 60 students per trip 

Trip Length: 120 minutes (not including transportation). *Skyline Ridge trips are very limited and will be 3hrs long.

Stulsaft Park Signups
Skyline Ridge Signups

For more details about each trip and the booking process, check out this document.

Field trip dates and offerings are subject to change and more dates may be added. Keep checking back for updates!

The YECS program offers the following resources to middle and high school teachers and students in San Mateo County: 

  • In-person field trips to Coyote Point, Cooley Landing, Stulsaft Park, San Bruno Mountain, and Skyline Ridge, depending on availability and unit topic.
  • Student Worksheets for each field trip to ensure student comprehension and engagement.
  • Guided lesson activity for teachers and students to solidify foundational climate change knowledge and intro to subject material prior to the trip.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Jess Dominick at jdominick@smcgov.org.