The Guadalupe River Park & Gardens is an education destination like no other.  A natural oasis located in the heart of downtown San Jose, the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens (GRPG) features 254 acres of park that include the Heritage Rose Garden, the Historic Orchard, a community garden, and 2.6 miles of trail that runs adjacent to the Guadalupe River.  The GRPG is a natural outdoor laboratory for science experiments, a creative and dynamic atmosphere for learning, and a perfect destination for field trips!

When outdoors, children can see science playing out before their very eyes, develop powerful observational skills, and are exposed to the environmental sciences, an up-and-coming field worldwide.  Children won’t come out of the field trip just caring for the environment, they will come out with tools, knowledge, and the understanding of how science functions in nature.

New Field Trip Opportunity Starts October 1st!

The S.T.E.P. Series pdf flyer

Starting October 1, 2011, Guadalupe River Park Conservancy will be offering brand new field trips for grades K through 12 based on the Salmon & Trout Education Program (S.T.E.P.).  Guadalupe River Park Conservancy’s S.T.E.P. Series consists of exciting one-day field trips that focus on the salmon and steelhead trout that make their way up the Guadalupe River every year and the healthy watershed that these important species depend on.

All grade levels will participate in hands-on science activities that cater to a variety of learning styles and fulfill California State Science Standards.  Pre and/or post-visit field trip materials are included with each field trip so that your students can continue to learn beyond the field trip experience.

This field trip series was made possible by a generous grant from the
eBay Foundation.

Other Exciting Field Trip Opportunities
We still offer our popular, original K-5 field trips that fulfill California State Standards, feature dynamic hands-on activities, and that are steeped in culture, history, and especially science!

Field Trip Opportunities for Special Needs Students
Coming Soon!

Custom Field Trip Opportunities
To create a custom field trip or to adapt any existing programs to a different grade level, please contact the Education Coordinator at 408-298-7657.

To Sign Up
There is a 40 student maximum per program.  All field trips are two hours long and are available Monday through Friday.  The cost is $280 per field trip, but a limited number of scholarships are available for Title 1 schools.

If you are interested in booking a field trip, please follow these simple steps:

1. Review the field trip opportunities available to your grade level. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat, you can download it for free!

2. Click here to register for a field trip using our online form.
Or contact us at education@grpg.org or 408-298-7657 to plan and schedule your field trip.

3. Schedule transportation.  (The cost of transportation is not included.)

4. Receive your confirmation letter and teacher information packet from the education staff.

5.  Have fun!  Call 408-298-7657 with any questions.

“Thank you so much! The students LOVED the field trip, and I really appreciated the scholarship. They have been talking about geocaching nonstop since we went on this field trip. Thank you!”
Nature Navigators, 5/17/11

“This year's trip was wonderful for students and teachers alike. It was great to have so many guides there to help and teach the groups of students. I believe they learned so much more…because of all the small group attention they got from the guides. All students were engaged in the learning and excited about it. Someone told me it was the best field trip they had ever been on and didn't want to leave.”
Water Rustlers, 3/11/11

“This was a wonderful learning experience for my students. They had a lot of fun and are anxious to return when they are in 5th grade.”
Nature Navigators, 5/19/11

“The program is great, very well organized, good use of props and pictures. The kids love interacting with nature and completing the activities.”
Flower Power, 4/6/11

“My students were very engaged in this program, which means they learned a lot. Plus, you brought in technology and social studies! Please keep doing what you're doing! P.S. The instructors were awesome!”
Nature Navigators, 5/3/11

“You guys are the best! Very good teachers! Well-organized. Accommodating too. Thanks so much!”
Flower Power, 4/14/11

“Great field trip…excellent and professional leaders!”
River Sleuths, 4/22/11