Upper Colorado River: Naturalists at Large
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Our education programs for over two hundred of California's public and independent schools have introduced thousands of students to environments as diverse as the…
Who do weserve ?
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Pygmy Forest of Sonoma
Giant Forest of Sequoia
Sonoran Desert
Colorado River
CatalinaIsland
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What does
Naturalists at Large
do ?
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We work with each school every step of the way to identify their outdoor education goals and then tailor a program to meet those specific needs.
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Trail Group sizes of 9 to 14 studentsAlways with one instructor and one adult from your school
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Naturalists at Large provides a complete outdoor curriculum for primary through
high school level students. We can
accommodate trips for 15 students to
over 200.
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Naturalists at Large draws it’s instructors from all over the United States. These are men and women with 4-year university degrees who have proven experience working with youth in the outdoors and in the classroom.
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With their high comfort and experience in the outdoors, their passion for teaching, and a commitment to safety first, we have the foundation for a fantastic experience for you and your students.
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All of our instructors are CPR and First Aid Certified. 80 % of them hold advanced certifications such as Wilderness Emergency Medical Training, Wilderness First Responders and Wilderness Advanced First Aid.
RESPONSE TIMES: for Emergency Services
Ambulance: 5 minute response in the valleyMedivac helicopter: 30-40 minutes.Law Enforcement: 5 minutes in the valley
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The Upper Colorado River is
right over here
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We
“put in”
on the Arizona side at Willow
Beach and
“take out”
on the Nevada side at El Dorado Canyon or for an
extended journey at
Cottonwood Cove
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Before “put in” we need to learn some things…
here at Boulder Beach, on Lake Mead
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To the Lake !
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Paddle School
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NIGHT 1 CAMP SPOT
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The commissary crew provides plenty of good food and snacks to meet the demands of our paddlers
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Allergies and Special Food Needs
Program meals offer vegetarian food options.
For those with specific needs due to allergies or personal reasons, we suggest discussion with your faculty.
Naturalists at Large can help guide those with special diets to supplement their meals in ways which everyone can most easily manage.
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Then it’s over the Boulder Dam by bus…
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POINT IT DOWN RIVER
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Paddlers on the upper river find spectacular scenic vistas. Striking backdrops include deep canyons, dry washes, sheer cliffs, distant mountain ranges, the lakes, colorful soils and rock formations and mosaics of different vegetation.
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Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA
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Lake Mohave is a 67-mile stretch of the Colorado River. The lake is comparatively narrow, not more than 4 miles across at its widest point. It is confined for most of its length between the steep walls of Pyramid, Painted, Eldorado and Black canyons.
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Each trip is supported by a pontoon boat carrying kitchen gear, which also doubles as an emergency evacuation boat.
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Each sunrise brings with it the possibility for new adventures
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Around each bend in the river waits something new or interesting
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A variety of overnight campsites are used…
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Each day brings a new place in which to pitch a tent
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“RAFT UP”
For lunch, a natural history lesson, or for just a chance to relax and take a dip
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KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN !
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And when the sun goes down…There’s plenty to do…
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ENJOY A CAMPFIRE
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STAR GAZE
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Night Walk
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Nelson’s Landing,
El Dorado Canyon
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Cottonwood Cove
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UPPER COLORADO RIVER TRIP
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Equipment Reminders
Follow your equipment list.
Pack together. Adult and student can double check the contents of the gear bag.
All clothing should fit in a medium size duffle.
A day pack is essential to move about the program with water, some food, extra layers of clothing, and personal incidentals.
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Utensil Kit that may be reused for each meal and a cup that can handle hot & cold liquids.
Rain gear is a must. (water-proof shell) Rain Ponchos are fine.
Comfortable closed toed shoes are required. Light weight hikers or tennis shoes with a few pairs of good outdoor socks (non-cotton).
Water Shoes, either outdoor sandals with heal strap or aqua socks.
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A good water bottle (quart or liter).
The proper sleeping bag (check your equipment list for specifics).
Ground pad. Ensolite pads are much cheaper than thermarest types and work just as well.
Plastic bag protection. A half dozen, 2 gallon storage ziplocks are good for protecting clothing in a gear bag from moisture. Along with a couple hefty 15 to 30 gallon bags to line your gear bag and sleeping bag (& daypack).
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Don’t send gear that you could not afford lost or broken (expensive cameras, cell phones, and other electronics). A handy disposable camera would be just fine.
Follow your equipment list, ask questions, borrow from friends.
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Allergies, Medications, and Special Dietary
Needs
Ask about….
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