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Brackish Backyard Program Program Director: Sarah Herbelin 568 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 Phone (510) 238-2196, Fax (510) 238-7199 sherbelin@oaklandnet.com Valuable Outdoor Learning in Downtown Oakland The Brackish Backyard program is an outdoor environmental science program for grades 3 ~ 6th. The program exposes Oakland’s urban youth to incredible outdoor opportunities right in their own backyard! During the regular school year, teachers schedule one or two full days to bring their class to the Lake Merritt Boating Center (LMBC). The day begins with an introduction to basic boating skills and safety. Topics include the proper use of Personal Floatation Devices (PFD), Rules of the Road, water safety, basic boat handling, rowing techniques, lake boundaries, and park rules. Students then board LMBC’s array of boats to peer into the depths of one of the most unique lakes in the world, gathering scientific data as they go. Activities include collecting plants and animal samples, measuring dissolved oxygen, depth soundings, monitoring tidal fluctuations, and assessing the environmental impact of human activity around the Lake. Students spend the day as field researchers exploring the ecology of one of Oakland’s most treasured natural resources. By the days end, students will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to utilize the Lake for their own investigations. Students are encouraged to come back to Lake Merritt for further recreation and exploration with their friends and families. All participants receive a card entitling them to three (3) free rentals of LMBC’s pedal boats, canoes, and kayaks . School Group Excursions
To register your class or for additional information, please contact the Lake Merritt Boating Center at (510) 238-2196. The Lake Merritt Boating Center aims to: Enhance the quality of life for the Oakland community by providing access to healthy, engaging boating activities. Provide an array of affordable boating programs to encourage active participation from a diverse range of community members. Enhance youth development by integrating community resources with schools to foster supportive learning environments. Encourage community empowerment through activities that foster civic engagement and environmental stewardship. |
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