Community Education "Discount Dates"

 

Reserve Early to Ensure a Seat

Priced at larger group discount rates

Simply join our group.

See Private Rates for Reserving Private Dates

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Plenty of wildlife +

Tis the Season for Whale Watching!

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Up to $20 off Private Rates

An Extra Discount

Enjoy an extra community education discount

$10 per adult and $5 per youth or child

seat when reserving 5 or more seats.

​Less than 4 seats in combined reservations cancels.

Rentals are also available.

 

Plan Ahead! Ensure Staff and a Seat.

We suggest reserving 24-72 hours in advance.

For more than 8 seats, we need an additional Guide, which may not be possible last minute.

Please reserve at least a week or two in advance to give us time to try.

Schools, Scouts,Youth and Veteran Groups: Call for our partially funded prices.

Please reserve at least one month in advance.

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Every Tour Views Wildlife

Day, Sunset, Full Moon, or Night Bioluminescent Plankton Experiences.

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Discount School Break Community Education for Youth and Kids:

Family Friendly Midweek Dates: Look for this: (Youth) ages 11-15 and (Kids) ages 6-10.  

 

For these dates we accept applications for limited income family discounts or funding: Applying for a "Limited Income Discount" is an even more affordable option and it is available for one activity each year. 

Adult participation required: 2 child maximum per parent or legal guardian. Waivers required. Call to submit funding application. Application Deadline: 1 week prior to activity.  3 hour tour rates": $50 per adult seat, $30 per child under 12. We would like to offer sliding scale discounts and scholarships on many guided tours and rentals but more funding is needed.

 

Reserve Early for the Winter Holiday Break

"Join our Group" Discount Dates:

Winter: Open for nice conditions in between seasonal weather

Check our forecasts for updates

2025

January:

 

Estuary Wildlife Nurseries: Mild Easy Currents: Strong Adults Only

Reserve 5+ seats for an extra $5 discount per seat:

Saturday 01/11 and Sunday 01/12:  10AM-1PM: Adults $95

Seasonal estuary wildlife and ecology in the Russian River Marine Protected Area

Tune up kayak experience and knowledge of mild currents.

 

Good Weather Thursdays through Mondays: If you forgot to reserve a guide.

Interpreted Rentals: Kayak lesson, fully outfitted, free dry bag and windbreaker use.

Reserve to start every half hour, 10AM to 1PM. All off the water by 3:30 PM.

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River & Marine Ecology: Beginner Friendly 

Reserve 5+ seats for an extra $10 discount per seat:

Friday 01/17: 10AM-1PM: Adults $100

Wildlife and water samples. Identify tiny aquatic organisms, after we return, by microscope.

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Estuary Wildlife Nurseries: Beginner Friendly

Reserve 5+ seats for an extra $10 discount per seat:

Saturday 01/18: 10AM-2PM: Adults $110

Seasonal estuary wildlife and ecology in the Russian River Marine Protected Area

Tune up kayak experience and knowledge of beginner friendly conditions.

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Winter Wildlife: In a Mediterranean Climate:  Family Discount Day

Reserve 5+ seats for an extra $5 discount per seat: Weather Cancellation

Sunday 01/19: 10AM-1PM: Adults $90 / Youth $70 / Kids $50

Wildlife abound in moderate coastal climate zones.

 

January through March 2025: Discount Dates:

(Weather and water permitting)

River & Marine Ecology:       Most Fridays               10AM - 1PM: $100

Wildlife and water samples. Identify tiny aquatic organisms, after we return, by microscope.

 

Estuary Wildlife Nurseries:  Most Saturdays & Sundays 10AM - 2PM: $120 / Youth $80 / Kids $60

Seasonal estuary wildlife and ecology in the Russian River Marine Protected Area

 

Native And Natural Cycles:   Most Mondays           10AM - 1PM: $100

Help survey local plants and animals. Discuss nature's balance and fluctuations.

 

Check back for our weather and activity updates.

Events throughout the year, especially during school breaks and holidays.

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Wildlife and Marine Ecology Tours: June through September:

Water and Plankton Samples: Also taken with our "Living Classrooms" Science School Groups September through October. We also take samples November through May during high ocean temperature events. Keep an eye out for last minute announcements.  We enjoy sharing identifying microscopic and larger life in the estuary including for seasonal bioluminescence.