Jumbo Squid Weekend @ Camp Ocean Pines
Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria, California has a number of workshop opportunities for educators this year. One in particular caught my eye:
Jumbo Squid Dissection, Teacher In-service February 1-3, 2008
The naturalist staff at Camp Ocean Pines have invited Dr. Bill Gilly, professor of Marine and Organismal Biology at Stanford to lead a study of these amazing squid. This is a great opportunity for hands-on experience with a 30-pound giant Humboldt squid. You’ll be studying under an expert who has researched the behavior and biology of squid for more than three decades.
Schedule
Friday, wine and cheese social and dinner before Dr. Gilly presents research and insights on the Humboldt Squid. Overnight accommodations available in straw bale cabins (with bathrooms and showers).Breakfast Saturday morning, when Dr. Gilly will lead a dissection of Humboldt Squid. After this expert instruction, we share our experiences leading squid dissections in the classroom with students. Lesson plans and other handouts will be provided.
Lunch on Saturday and opportunity to join naturalist staff for a kayaking tour of the Morro Bay Estuary or a tour of the local elephant seals.
Saturday night join the staff for a relaxing campfire or visit the local attractions.
The weekend ends Sunday after breakfast and closing ceremony.
Open to science teachers, naturalists, docents, and marine science
educators.Cost
Option 1 is $195/person (some partial scholarships available). Friday-Sunday, 2 nights lodging, wine reception, five great meals, instruction, kayak rental.Option 2 is Saturday only $100/person for locals. Includes squid, instruction, lunch and dinner, evening lecture (either Friday in Cambria OR Saturday in Avila Beach).
- For more information visit www.campoceanpines.org or call (805) 927-0254
- Previously: Squidology
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