9th-12th: connecting through the lens
LOCATION: PINE CREEK CANYON TRAIL
DISTANCE: 1.5 MI
DESCRIPTION: MODERATE, LOOSE GRAVEL, UNEVEN TERRAIN
DAYS OFFERED: SELECT THURSDAYS
The field trip consists of a 1.5 hour hike along Pine Creek Canyon Trail. Students will embark on an educational hike using photography to deepen their connection with the ecology of this unique desert ecosystem. This hands on experience will enhance their understanding of the interconnectedness within ecosystems and encourage them to reflect on humanity's role in the natural world. By the end of the trip, students will gain valuable insights and tools that will empower them to make informed decisions about how they engage with public lands and natural spaces as they transition into adulthood.
Next Generation Science Standards
HS-LS2-3: Evaluate evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species' chances to survive and reproduce.
HS-LS2-7: Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.
BOOKING DETAILS
general information
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- Field trips are available on select Thursdays.
- Each school may book up to two field trip days to ensure equitable access for all schools.
- Group size is limited to a maximum of 60 students.
- Chaperones 1 per 10-12 students. *Please note that specialized program teacher assistants who are required to oversee an individual student do not count toward the chaperone ratio. Additional chaperones will be needed to meet our required supervision guidelines.
- Title I Schools: Bus grants are available through the nonprofit Friends of Red Rock Canyon to help cover the cost of transportation to and from Red Rock Canyon. Learn more and apply here.
- Once your field trip request has been approved by Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, please complete all required CCSD field trip paperwork promptly to avoid cancellations.
- Please note: This paperwork is submitted to your school's administration, not to Red Rock Canyon.
Sample itinerary
9:30 AM - Arrive at Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center
9:30 AM - Bathroom Break
9:45 AM - Depart Visitor Center
10:25 AM - Arrive Pine Creek Trail
10:30 AM - Begin Hike
12:00 PM - End Hike
12:00-12:15 AM - Bathroom Break, Load Bus
12:15 PM - Depart Red Rock Canyon
*This is a sample itinerary and may shift slightly as needed, there's a little wiggle room built in for flexibility.
cancellation policy
To read our Field Trip and Assembly Cancellation Policies, including important information about cancellations and program changes, please click here.