Join Our Scheduled
Community Education Tours
For a Great Discount
Enjoy group rates by joining ours.
Same Flow as Private Tours
Community Education "Discount Dates"
Reserve Early to Ensure a Seat
Priced at larger group discount rates
Simply join our group.
See Private Rates for Reserving Private Dates
Plenty of wildlife +
Tis the Season for Whale Watching!
Up to $20 off Private Rates
An Extra Discount
Enjoy an extra community education discount
$10 per adult and $5 per youth or child
seat when reserving 5 or more seats.
Less than 4 seats in combined reservations cancels.
Rentals are also available.
Plan Ahead! Ensure Staff and a Seat.
We suggest reserving 24-72 hours in advance.
For more than 8 seats, we need an additional Guide, which may not be possible last minute.
Please reserve at least a week or two in advance to give us time to try.
Schools, Scouts,Youth and Veteran Groups: Call for our partially funded prices.
Please reserve at least one month in advance.
Every Tour Views Wildlife
Day, Sunset, Full Moon, or Night Bioluminescent Plankton Experiences.
Discount School Break Community Education for Youth and Kids:
Family Friendly Midweek Dates: Look for this: (Youth) ages 11-15 and (Kids) ages 6-10.
For these dates we accept applications for limited income family discounts or funding: Applying for a "Limited Income Discount" is an even more affordable option and it is available for one activity each year.
Adult participation required: 2 child maximum per parent or legal guardian. Waivers required. Call to submit funding application. Application Deadline: 1 week prior to activity. 3 hour tour rates": $50 per adult seat, $30 per child under 12. We would like to offer sliding scale discounts and scholarships on many guided tours and rentals but more funding is needed.
Reserve Early for the Winter Holiday Break
"Join our Group" Discount Dates:
Winter: Open for nice conditions in between seasonal weather
Check our forecasts for updates
2025
April 2025: Discount Dates:
(Weather and water permitting)
River & Marine Ecology: Most Fridays 10AM - 1PM: $100
Wildlife and water samples. Identify tiny aquatic organisms, after we return, by microscope.
Estuary Wildlife Nurseries: Most Saturdays & Sundays 10AM - 2PM: $120 / Youth $80 / Kids $60
Seasonal estuary wildlife and ecology in the Russian River Marine Protected Area
Native And Natural Cycles: Most Mondays 10AM - 1PM: $100
Help survey local plants and animals. Discuss nature's balance and fluctuations.
Saturday April 12th 8:30 AM-Noon: Earth Day "Estuary Shoreline Cleanup by Kayak": Free
Help cleanup trash and debris and learn about local plants and animals. Must reserve at least 48 hours in advance and be on time for group outfitting, safety review, and seating.
Saturday April 19th 9AM-1PM: Earth Day Estuary Wildlife: $120 / Youth $80 / Kids $60
Estuary wildlife and ecology in the Russian River Marine Protected Area: Learn about local plants and animals. Must reserve at least 48 hours in advance and be on time for group outfitting, safety review, and seating.
Saturday April 25th 9AM-1PM: Earth Day: Plankton Sample Tour: $120 / Youth $80 / Kids $60
Wildlife and water samples. Identify tiny aquatic organisms, after we return, by microscope. Must reserve at least 48 hours in advance and be on time for group outfitting, safety review, and seating.
Sunday April 26th 9AM-1PM: Easter: Rentals only: Family Friendly Start Times
Earth Day Displays, Activities, and Community Education: April 19th through 27th.
Check back for our weather and activity updates.
Events throughout the year, especially during school breaks and holidays.
Wildlife and Marine Ecology Tours: June through September:
Water and Plankton Samples: Also taken with our "Living Classrooms" Science School Groups September through October. We also take samples November through May during high ocean temperature events. Keep an eye out for last minute announcements. We enjoy sharing identifying microscopic and larger life in the estuary including for seasonal bioluminescence.
