San Diego Botanic Garden

The San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) will partner with Ocean Knoll Elementary School to undertake a one-year pilot program to turn Ocean Knoll Canyon, an environmental restoration site, into a living laboratory where teachers, students, and community members will engage in environmental education. SDBG will establish a group of ten teachers who will lead the development of programming and curricula in consultation with scientists, ecologists, and SDBG staff. Teachers and SDBG staff will then lead programming in the canyon, capturing both student and teacher feedback to refine the program. SDBG will also work with teachers to develop interpretative signage for installation along canyon trails. During the final phase of the pilot, SDBG will invite community members to engage in “bioblitzes,” which will include guided hikes, restoration work, and opportunities for students to share the knowledge they gained through the program.