The Coastal Institute at Camp Ocean Pines

What do we do here at the Coastal Institute? We put together a video to show you! To find out more about how we're working to get kids AND adults into nature, like us here on Facebook and visit our redesigned website: www.coastalinstitute.org

Do you love the coast? Do you want to share that love with 4th-12th grade students through trips to the tide pools, nature hikes, kayaking, and more? We are seeking one more qualified candidate to join our Naturalist team this fall. Our fall 2019 season runs from September 3rd through November 22nd and includes one week of paid training along with the opportunity to attend a one week professional development course free of charge. Please help us spread the word! And if you know someone who is interested in applying, you can direct them here: www.coastalinstitute.org/jobs

Check out our newest blog post all about the elephant seals that call the central coast their home! #ElephantSeals #SanSimeon #CoastalInstitute #GetIntoNature http://coastalinstitute.org//why-elephant-seals-should-get

Are you an outdoorsy central coast resident looking for something to do next weekend? Come get your Wilderness First Aid certification here at camp! We have an instructor coming up from southern California to lead a training for some of our camp staff April 14-15 and are opening the course to the public. Find out more here: http://www.oceanpinesretreats.org//wilderness-first-aid-co

If sand dollars were really worth a dollar a piece, we'd make some good money during our kayaking trips to Morro Bay! The beaches there are full of sand dollars, both fuzzy brown/purple living ones and dead white ones that have been bleached by the sun. Did you know that sand dollars are related to sea urchins and sea stars? #CoastalInstitute #GetIntoNature #Echinodermata #SandDollar @ Morro Bay, California

One of our naturalists took this photo of a beautiful full moon over camp! Full moons cause spring tides - extra high and extra low tides - which means extra good tide pooling for our groups! #CoastalInstitute #GetIntoNature #FullMoon

There's a new bird at camp! This is our juvenile male Harris's hawk. Last week he taught his very first lesson and soon we hope he'll be able to fly while teaching! We are currently accepting name suggestions, so comment if you have one... #CoastalInstitute #GetIntoNature #raptoreducation #raptor #environmentaleducation #outdooreducation @ Camp Ocean Pines