Visitor Center Field Trips

The Greater Farallones Visitor Center offers hands-on, lively programs on many marine topics. All programs are aligned with and fulfill Next Generation Science Standards, California state science education standards, and NOAA Ocean and Climate Literacy Principles. These highly interactive programs are 90 minutes long and include outdoor activities in the marine environment adjacent to Crissy Field, hands-on lab activities in our Pier Classroom, and indoor explorations of the Visitor Center’s marine life and ecosystem exhibits.

Sign your class(es) up for a field trip below. Email education@farallones.org if you have questions or special requests.

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Schedule Your Field Trip Now

Welcome to the Sanctuary Visitor Center Field Trip Registration! Due to staff availability, we are not able to offer 2nd and 3rd grade VC field trip programs until the Spring of 2026. Thank you for your understanding.

Instructions — PLEASE READ!

1. Please select the date(s) and time(s) you would like to schedule a field trip(s). Class size is limited to 34 students per time slot. *No 2nd or 3rd grade field trips will be run in the Fall; please schedule 2nd and 3rd grade field trips for Spring 2026.*

2. If you are a Title 1 school or a school with an average Free & Reduced Lunch rate of over 40%, you are eligible for a discounted program. Once you select a program, you will see the option to enter a code:

–  Use VC_50 for 50% discount on the programs

(Program fees support our wonderful instructors and naturalists. If your school is able, please opt to pay the full fee.)

3. Click Continue

4. Fill out your school and payment information

– If you pay with a credit card, you will receive a receipt upon processing.

– If you opt to pay by check, you will receive an invoice. *Your school will NOT receive a hard copy invoice.* Please forward the emailed invoice to your school’s finance department.

5. Click Process

You will receive a confirmation email after you complete your registration. Please contact Pete (pwinch@farallones.org) if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the Sanctuary Visitor Center!