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Want to visit the Ranch outside of the school day? Book a Private Ranch Tour for your family or small group! Groups are guided by one of our knowledgeable educators, through our gardens, historic barns, and animal pens.
Science Content Standards Supported by Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Programs Kindergarten Standards Grade One Standards Grade Two Standards Grade Three Standards Grade Four Standards Grade Five Standards...
The Elkus Ranch Conference Center is a rustic destination, with sweeping rangeland views nestled in the rolling hills south of Half Moon Bay. Scenes of grazing horses and sheep dot nearby hillsides. Wildlife sightings are not uncommon.
The mission of University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) San Mateo/San Francisco and Elkus Ranch is to serve the diverse needs of residents through the creation, development, and extension of knowledge in agriculture, natural resources, and human resources.
Elkus Ranch is an ideal outdoor classroom for your school, group or party. Our friendly ranch animals, gardens, historic barns, picnic area and acres of open space provide the perfect setting for students to connect with nature and learn about environmental stewardship.
During Lunch at the Ranch, our focus is on nutrition as students are led through the ranch to collect fresh ingredients for a healthy lunch that students cook for themselves in our commercial kitchen.
Who owns and oversees the operation of the ranch? Elkus Ranch is operated by the University of California Cooperative Extension Service. Mr and Mrs Richard J. Elkus donated the ranch to the University in 1975.