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The City's Environmental Services Division is proud to offer FREE field trips to Fremont-based 2nd and 3rd grade classes, hosted by our Clean Water Education Staff on site at Central Park's Nature Learning Center.

2026/2027 Season

Thank you for your interest in our field trip program. We plan on releasing more information about the 2026/2027 teaching season in September. In the meantime please feel free to email us and request to be added to our Field Trip interest list to receive updates.

Please note that there is currently a large-scale restoration project in Stivers Lagoon which may impact our outdoor teaching location for the 2026/2027 teaching season.

2nd Grade: Garden Wonders

2nd Grade Field Trip: Garden Wonders, Critters, & More!

Students will explore our pollinator garden, searching for critters big and small while learning about plants, pollinators, and beneficial wildlife that help control unwanted garden pests. They’ll observe host and nectar plants; discover the importance of plant–insect relationships; and understand why we avoid harmful, toxic chemicals in our garden while learning our motto: "Only Rain Down the Storm Drain!"

Please note that some of the organisms we study in our 2nd grade program are unavailable in the fall and winter seasons. Activities may be adjusted to compensate for this.

3rd Grade: Watershed Exploration

3rd Grade Field Trip: Watershed Exploration

With Stivers Lagoon, Mission Creek, and Mission Peak as our backdrop, students will explore the features and functions of the Laguna Creek Watershed while learning how we can help keep our watersheds clean and healthy. Together, they will study the harmful effects of pollution, the value of wetlands and creeks, and observe tiny aquatic organisms using lab tools such as petri dishes, eyedroppers, and hand lenses—all while discovering why our motto is “Only Rain Down the Storm Drain!”

Due to a variety of challenging environmental factors, we have changed the standard teaching location of our 3rd grade Watershed Exploration field trips. The video above depicts a field trip throughout the Stivers Lagoon Nature Area. We now utilize a portion of Mission Creek near our Nature Learning Center with Stivers Lagoon as our backdrop while learning about creeks and wetlands. Despite the slightly altered location, the spirit of the presentation above remains the same.

Field Trip Requirements

Field trips are currently available for 2nd and 3rd grade classes only.
Classes must be from a Fremont-based public school, private school, or homeschool group.
Class size is limited to 32 students. Field trip programs require a minimum of 12 students. If your group is less than 12 students we encourage you to visit us during public hours for unstructured classroom exploration.
One adult chaperone is required for every 5 students. This includes teachers/aides, parents, and guardians.
Teacher and chaperone participation is encouraged as it enriches the program.

We are only able to accommodate one field trip at a time with a maximum of 32 students. Please submit separate requests for each individual class.

Please note that our field trips include outdoor exploration and are taught rain or shine. Please keep an eye on the weather and advise your participants to dress appropriately.

Our field trips are taught on site at our Nature Learning Center and surrounding areas. Participants are required to arrange for transportation to and from our facility.

The Nature Learning Center is located in Central Park near the Aqua Adventure Waterpark and Palms Pavilion Picnic Area. The address is 40224 Paseo Padre Parkway.

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the nearby Aqua Adventure Waterpark Parking Lot.

Cancellations:
We understand that things come up, and field trips may need to be cancelled. If you must cancel, we ask that you please inform us with as much advance notice as possible so we can offer the timeslot to another group. Our calendar is limited, and we sometimes have a waitlist. We appreciate your effort!

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School Field Trips

2026/2027 Season