Education
Friends of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (FFRP) is dedicated to fostering appreciation and understanding of the Ranch’s natural beauty. Through educational programs and guided walks, FFRP provides opportunities for the community to connect with the land and learn about its history, geography, and diverse ecosystems.
Throughout the year, FFRP hosts docent-led walks that highlight the unique flora and fauna of the Ranch. Every spring, the organization presents a wildflower show, showcasing hundreds of local plant species gathered by volunteers. The FFRP calendar provides details on upcoming walks and events.
FFRP also partners with local schools to develop educational programs centered on the Ranch. These programs include growing and planting native species, as well as school field trips that align with California Life Science Standards and earth science curricula. The Stewardship Program offers students an interactive experience, where trained docents introduce them to the Ranch’s diverse wildlife, plant life, and landscapes. Schools interested in field trips or stewardship walks can contact FFRP for more details.
Contact ranch (at) fiscaliniranch.org for information.
SELF-GUIDED BLUFF WALK
For those who prefer to explore on their own, a Self-Guided Bluff Walk PDF is available. This guide features key points of interest along the Bluff Trail, from harbor seals basking on the rocks to seasonal wildflowers. The guide includes a trail map, images of each stop, and fascinating facts about the Ranch’s ecology. DOWNLOAD TO PRINT
Santa Lucia Middle School Forest Field Guide Project
A unique collaboration between Santa Lucia Middle School and FFRP resulted in a Field Guide to the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. Students engaged with the Ranch across three seasons, observing and documenting the plants and animals they encountered. They then translated their experiences into artwork and written descriptions, creating an educational and artistic representation of the Ranch’s biodiversity.
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