Tuleyome Adventures

Tuleyome Adventures Education Programs

At Tuleyome, we believe that everyone deserves access to the outdoors. Our nationally award-winning program, Tuleyome Adventures, formerly known as Home Place Adventures or HPA, encourages people of all ages to become more connected to and involved with the natural world that surrounds us. This program provides engaging outdoor experiences and service projects which encourage local youth to become leaders in conservation, sustainability and land stewardship, and also offers free guided hikes and outings for families, singles and seniors. Our goal is to educate and empower our community to engage with and care for the land we all love and the resources on which we all depend.

Go Adventuring with Tuleyome!

Whether you love the outdoors or are fearful of the outdoors, Tuleyome has different ways to help to connect you with your planet, get some exercise, establish trust with the outdoors and experience some of the healing effects of nature. Here are a few of them:


  • Hikes of Various Impact-Degrees
  • Wednesday Walks - slow low-impact nature walks
  • Trail Building Opportunities
  • Habitat Restoration Opportunities
  • Camping Trips
  • Stargazing Events
  • Our "Nature and You" Lecture Series
  • Our "Tuleyome Tales" feature articles in regional newspapers
  • Our Certified California Naturalist program - no previous naturalist experience or advanced degrees required.


For information on upcoming outings and events, see our EVENTS PAGE. 


For more information about the naturalist program CLICK HERE.


If you would like to set up a special outing for your business or community group, contact Nate Lillge at nlillge@tuleyome.org.

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Special Youth Outings

Tuleyome coordinates and facilitates outings for school children, community groups, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, and other community partners at the Conaway Ranch and other locations throughout the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument region.


These special outings may include

  • educational hikes and walks
  • a junior survival series
  • water quality outings
  • and more.


As we continue with our progress establishing the new science and nature center at the Woodland Regional Park Preserve, we'll also be opening up informational and educational programs there. CLICK HERE to read more about that project.


If you would like to set up a special youth outing for your school or community group, contact Geoff Benn at gbenn@tuleyome.org.

Tuleyome Adventures Education Programs

School Field Trips

Tuleyome is excited to offer grade-specific science field trips at Woodland Regional Park Preserve and Conaway Ranch! Our Next Generation Science Standard and common core programs connect youth with nature through field trips and bilingual class materials featuring inquiry-based, experiential activities focused on nature, stewardship, and science. For a complete list of our educational trails and how to register, please refer to our Tuleyome Adventures Education Program Guide.

Tuleyome Adventures Education Program Guide

  • Adaptations Trail, K-8th grade, 1.5-2 hours

    In addition to a nature walk with binoculars, this trail includes the following activities:


    Grades K-1

    • Making observations of a small habitat
    • Nature i-spy
    • Design challenge: design a solution for obtaining or conserving water

    Grades 2-3

    • What can birds eat? Students match birds to food sources based on beak and feet shape.
    • Investigation of plant and insect interactions
    • Drawing a food web

    Grades 4-5

    • Listening to the environment
    • Predator and Prey game
    • Smell like a bee challenge
    • Design challenge: addressing sensory pollution

    Grades 6-8

    • Resources survey
    • Plant and insect observations
    • Out-competed game

  • Ecosystems Trail, K-5th grade, High School, 1.5-2 hours

    In addition to a nature walk with binoculars, this trail includes the following activities:


    Grades K-1

    • Observations of a living tree
    • Observations of a non-living tree
    • Small habitat investigation

    Grades 2-3

    • Small habitat investigation
    • Comparing wet and dry habitats
    • Life cycle of a tree
    • Seed dispersal game

    Grades 4-5

    • How is water transported in a tree?
    • Leaf examination and making rubbings
    • Investigating decomposers

    Grades 9-12

    • Comparing carrying capacity in wet and dry areas
    • Comparing bird biodiversty at different sites
    • Estimating numbers of organisms in each trophic level

  • Evolution Trail, 9th-12th grade, 1.5-2 hours

    In addition to a nature walk with binoculars, this trail includes the following activities:


    Grades 9-12

    • Examining natural variation in plants
    • Looking at adaptations in birds
    • Running an evolution simulation

  • Land Trail, K-5th grade, 1.5-2 hours

    In addition to a nature walk with binoculars, this trail includes the following activities:


    Grades K-1

    • What is soil? Students examine different soil types.
    • How humans change the land: students view and discuss a water channel
    • Design challenge: students use trees as an inspiration for an engineering problem

    Grades 2-3

    • Mock fossil excavation
    • Fast changes to the land
    • Slow changes to the land
    • What is soil? Students examine different types and watch a soil test.

    Grades 4-5

    • Mock fossil excavation
    • Building California
    • Erosion case study
    • What is soil? Students examine different types and watch a soil test.

  • Sun Trail, K-1st grade and 4th-5th grade, 1.5-2 hours

    In addition to a nature walk with binoculars, this trail includes the following activities:


    Grades K-1

    • How does it feel to stand in the sun and in the shade?
    • Sun and shade - how do objects in different settings change temperature over time?
    • Building sun shelters

    Grades 4-5

    • Building a solar compass
    • Building a food web
    • Using our solar compass

  • Weather Trail

    Coming soon!

  • Water Trail, 2nd-5th grade, 1.5-2 hours

    In addition to a nature walk with binoculars, this trail includes the following activities:


    Grades 2-3

    • Phases of water game
    • Comparison of wet and dry areas
    • Modelling the watershed
    • Mapping water + design challenge

    Grades 4-5

    • Where's the water demonstration
    • Water cycle game
    • Pollutants and the watershed
    • Water sample viewing

  • SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) Trails, 1.5 hours

    These trails focus on the role that nature plays in developing empathy, self-awareness, social relationships, and social responsibility. Each of these trails includes the making of a nature craft that students will take with them and a nature walk. Science and nature topics will be guided by students based on what we see along the way! 

Field Trip Policies - What to know before you go

  • Field Trip Policies


    Tuleyome offers field trips at two locations - The Woodland Regional Park Preserve (WRPP) and Conaway Ranch. WRPP is a unique urban nature preserve offering wetlands, grasslands, and other habitats. Conaway Ranch is a working rice farm with large conservation easements including extensive wildlife habitats.


    Both locations provide amazing opportunities for hands-on science education. Tuleyome Adventures Education Program is an extension of the classroom, providing educational experiences that bring science to life. To ensure your class has a successful adventure, we ask that you please follow the policies below. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.


    Chaperone Requirements -


    We ask that you provide a minimum of 1 adult chaperone for every 8 students. Chaperones are an important part of our program. They help ensure student safety on the trails and keep students engaged. We appreciate the full participation of the chaperones while on the trail.


    Waiver Forms - 


    Everyone entering the park (adult and student) will need to have a signed waiver. Please be sure to have these completed and ready to hand in when you arrive. You can find a copy of the waiver for WRPP here and for Conaway here. If you need us to mail you a set of waiver forms, please contact us here.


    Cancellations - 


    To ensure that all community members have access to the park, if you need to cancel your reservation, please do so within 1 week of your scheduled field trip. You can cancel your field trip reservation by contacting us here.


Ready to Book Your Trip?

Fill out the contact form below. If you have questions before filling out the form, contact Geoff.

Field Trip Interest

Group Programs

Looking for a something different? We are happy to customize lesson topics and tailor programs to suit the needs of your group. Contact Geoff for more information.

Preparing for Your Trip

Want to introduce your students to the park and help prepare them for what to expect? Check out these videos.

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