SEED Gatherings 2026-27

Amanda Driver 

circlej@tcoe.org

tcoe.org/circlej

Circle J-Norris Ranch is a field trip and research site dedicated to outdoor education, conservation, restoration, and field research. It is owned and operated by the Tulare County Office of Education under the SCICON program. 

Field Trip Request Form

Kindergarden Lessons

Adriana Becerra 

Adriana@latinooutdoors.org 

Latino Outdoors 

Grab your notebook and channel your inner artist/ scientist. Nature journaling is a hands-on adventure where you can sketch, color, and document your findings. 

Wild Wonder Foundation Zine

Oak Woodland Nature Journal 

Amanda Driver 

circlej@tcoe.org

tcoe.org/circlej

On the hike, Amanda will describe Circle J’s LOFI study. This is a long-term study about the survivability of oaks in response to grazing. Along the way, we will discuss other areas for potential research projects. 

Oak Woodland Scavenger Hunt

Acorn Woodpecker Lesson 

Oak Woodland Food Chain

High School Internship (2026)

Joy Baccei

jbaccei@ucmerced.edu 

UC Merced Oak Research Highlights Slides

Oaks in the Classroom:

K–12 educational resources and activities that use California oaks and acorns to teach

ecology, natural history, and stewardship.

https://sactree.org/

UC Oaks Website:

Science-based resources on California oak ecology, management, conservation, and

stewardship from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.

https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-oaks

Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT):

Provides CA educators with field- and classroom-based professional learning and tools to

teach forest stewardship.

https://www.forestryinstitute.org/