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All Elkus Ranch visitors (adults and children) need to have a signed Participation Waiver. Families can be included on a single waiver: Participation Waiver [English] Participation Waiver [Spanish] Questions? Contact us at abono@ucanr.
Elkus Ranch offers overnight opportunities to schools and organized, insured, incorporated youth groups with their leaders and chaperones. Groups will stay in platform tents or in their own tents on Elkus Ranch property and provide their own food, bedding and flashlights.
Interested in long-term volunteer work, service learning or internship opportunities? We have worked with pre-veterinary students, vet tech students, and high school students for their school's learning or service requirements. Contact Amy Bono at abono@ucanr.
The Environmental Education Field Trips at Elkus Ranch provide hands-on opportunities to learn about the production of food and fiber, the inter-relationships of plants and animals in their natural habitats, and the importance of environmental stewardship.
There are many ways to support UC Elkus Ranch! We depend on donations, program fees and grants to keep us running and appreciate additional support through volunteer work.
Located on the California coast, south of Half Moon Bay, UC Elkus Ranch provides experiential learning opportunities for Bay Area children. Elkus Ranch is part of the University of Californias Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) Department.
Whether you have visited us previously or are planning your first visit, the following information is provided to help you prepare for your field trip to Elkus Ranch. Provide a signed waiver for all field trip attendees including teachers, aides, paraprofessionals, students, and chaperones.
This letter for parents provides information about your child's visit to the ranch. It includes information about what to wear, what to bring, where to park, and how to help as a chaperone.