Want to learn more about the estuary, habitats, and wildlife?
Want to learn more about field trip, speaking engagement, and other outreach opportunities?
Welcome to the Estuary Program Education Corner!
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Morro Rock and Elfin Forest bingo
Heading to Morro Rock or the Elfin Forest? Print out these bingo cards, or play along on your phone. Can you check off all the boxes?
Bay-Friendly Superhero Activity Page
Be a bay-friendly superhero!
Our Morro Bay estuary needs YOU to guard its natural treasures. Head outside to see the estuary with your kids and complete the challenges on the Bay-Friendly Superhero Activity Page. Find out how your family can protect the estuary and be superheroes for the bay.
Weather Comparison Activity
What’s the weather like where you live? And how does it compare to Morro Bay? Use your phone, our bay webcam, and this activity sheet to compare weather and temperature between two locations.
Water Usage Calculator
Estimate how much water you use at home each week and see how you can save with the water footprint calculator!
Answer simple questions about what you do around your home to see how much water you use each week. This free resource includes tips for saving water, as well as resources for educators.
Marine Protected Area Collaborative Resources
Dive into Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and see how they protect California’s waters and wildlife.
The Morro Bay National Estuary Program is a member of the San Luis Obispo Marine Protected Areas Collaborative. The MPA Collaborative website has an extensive resource library, featuring free curriculum, lesson plans, and activities for kids in grades K-12.
Below are just a few of the resources offered by the MPA Collaborative. Click the links to learn more and download each resource for free!
Community Science Projects
Community science (also known as citizen science) is scientific work done by members of the general public, often in collaboration with scientists and researchers. Engaging community members allows for more data to be collected and analyzed, which can lead to greater scientific discoveries!
Check out the links below for some community science opportunities in-person and online.
Zooniverse.org is an online community science platform that has nearly 100 projects, ranging from journal transcription to bird identification. Join over 2 million volunteers that have made over 250 million classifications!
The California Academy of Sciences supports community science throughout the state. Click the link above to learn more about Cal Academy and how to get involved with annual projects such as City Nature Challenge and Snapshot Cal Coast.
The Estuary Program has several community science opportunities right here in Morro Bay! Activities include joining a trash cleanup and getting involved with our volunteer monitoring team.
Get Involved with the Estuary Program
The Estuary Program offers field trips, community events, volunteer opportunities and more. Check out the links below to find out more.