Nature Day at the Dry Creek Preserve- Heartland Charter School

Registration window January 30, 10:00 a.m. -February 6, 7:00 p.m.

Join Sequoia Riverlands Trust for an unforgettable outdoor learning adventure at Dry Creek Preserve on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026. Specifically designed for Heartland Charter School students of all ages, this immersive field trip costs $20 per student (ages five and up), while parents, chaperones, and children aged four and under may attend for free. The day begins at 10:00 AM with a warm-up and safety briefing, leading into a series of hands-on learning stations and guided explorations. Students will rotate through interactive activities covering vital environmental topics such as ecosystems, water cycles, food chains, and conservation. After a midday lunch break and a final round of station rotations, the program concludes at 2:00 PM with a group debrief and reflections on the day's discoveries.

Spending the day outdoors offers students a meaningful and memorable way to engage with the environment alongside their families and friends.

These interactive activities are designed to be both educational and enjoyable, giving students a fun opportunity to explore the preserve and enjoy the beauty of spring!

Ticket cost:

• Children ages 0-4 FREE
• Students ages 5+ $20.00
• Chaperones FREE

*The price for tickets paid with a credit card will be slightly higher due to the Ticketbud processing fee.

Heartland events are designed for families to attend together. Students need to be accompanied by an adult chaperone. If your student will be attending with another family, please let the field trip host know. Chaperones must be the legal parent or 25 years and older. All chaperones must be healthy, ethical people with the skills to be responsible adult chaperones.

**To ensure the health and safety of all attendees, please do not attend a field trip or event if you, your student(s), or anyone in your household is ill or showing possible signs of illness.**

Please read our refund policy!

Refunds will not be given for any reason. Help us offer field trips and events to as many students as possible by only placing orders for field trips and events you are committed to attending. As a courtesy, if you are sick or unable to attend a field trip, please get in touch with the teacher who planned the event and let them know so they do not have to wait at the venue for you. * Families who are no-shows may lose access to future field trips.*

May I pay using my student's planning amount? Yes! You can pay for your student's ticket with your student's planning amount. There are two steps to purchase tickets for field trips with your student's planning amount.

Step 1. Reserve your ticket on Ticketbud. Please select the "Student ticket paid with planning amounts through Procurify" ticket option on Ticketbud. Complete the checkout process on Ticketbud. You will receive an email confirmation from Ticketbud once your order is complete. (If you do not receive an email, please check your Spam folder.) This is the first step in reserving your tickets. Immediately after you receive confirmation from Ticketbud, proceed to step 2.

Step 2. Place an order for your tickets in Procurify. Search the name of this field trip in the Procurify catalog and complete your order just like you would for any other order. Your spot on this field trip will not be confirmed until you have placed your order in Procurify. Failure to place an order in Procurify within three days will result in removal from the attendee list and manual deduction of your funds.

What are the check-in procedures? Families will meet near the entrance of the Native Plant Nursery. The field trip lead will be wearing a Heartland t-shirt.

Does this trip have any grade or age restrictions? All ages are welcome.

Is there on-site parking available? Free parking on-site. There is a large dirt lot

Can we pack snacks or lunch for this event or field trip? Yes. Families should pack a picnic lunch to enjoy in the preserve from 11:30-12.

How do I contact the event organizer?

Name: Lindy Jacobs

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (310) 729-7808

You must have a student enrolled in Heartland Charter School in order to attend this event. We verify enrollment for all attendees.