Docent-Guided Tour Request, Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center

Use this form to request a two-hour docent-guided tour for preschool through college students from October through May. Adult groups are also welcome to request guided tours.

IF YOU ARE REQUESTING A GIRL SCOUT/BOY SCOUT BADGE VISIT, PLEASE STOP HERE AND USE THE
REQUEST A SCOUT TOUR form
PROVIDED ON THE MARSH WEBSITE.

Trained Marsh Docents introduce students to one of the last remaining vernal freshwater marshes in Los Angeles County through fun, interactive experiences. Learn about the diversity of life in the Preserve, how these plants and animals are specially adapted to the challenging conditions of their unique habitats, and what visitors can do to help protect and restore this unique community resource.
This two-hour tour will visit the Marsh Nature Center and the Preserve.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Program Length: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Month(s) Offered: October through May
Day(s) Offered: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time(s) Offered: 10 am - 12 pm
Grades: K - 12, College, Adults
Maximum number of Participants: 30-60 per day, depending on tour type selected (see Section 2 below)
Recommended: 1 adult chaperone per 10 students

Our programs can be made accessible to all audiences. Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate. Reasonable accommodations will be made with prior arrangements.

All programs are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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This form is for guided tours for schools or adult organizations only. IF YOU ARE REQUESTING A GIRL SCOUT/BOY SCOUT BADGE EXPERIENCE, PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM. USE THE "FOR SCOUT LEADERS" REQUEST FORM ON THE "FRIENDS OF MADRONA MARSH WEBSITE. Thanks!

This form is for guided tours for schools or adult organizations only. IF YOU ARE REQUESTING A GIRL SCOUT/BOY SCOUT BADGE EXPERIENCE, PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM. USE THE "FOR SCOUT LEADERS" REQUEST FORM ON THE "FRIENDS OF MADRONA MARSH WEBSITE. Thanks! I acknowledge that I am requesting a guided tour for a school or an adult organization.
Name of school or group
School district (if applicable)
City
Contact Person Contact Person First Last
First and last name of the person making the reservation. This person is the point of contact *prior* to the field trip.
Contact Person - Phone Contact Person - Phone - ### - ### ####
Contact Person Email
What is the best time of day to reach you?

Morning, afternoon, lunch hour 12-1, etc.
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Tell us more about your students/group.
Tour type requested:

Tour type requested: Two-hour tour of Preserve and Nature Center (60 students + adults max per day) Option: Tour and Water Lab (WET SEASON ONLY, DEPENDS ON AVAILABILITY OF ORGANISMS. 5th grade and up) Maximum 30 students per day. This option includes a 35-minute water lab and a guided visit to the Preserve and Nature Center. Option: Tour and Nonfiction Book Read-Aloud (TK-2nd grade) Maximum 30 students per day. This option includes a read-aloud Storytime and a guided tour of the Preserve and Nature Center. Option: Custom request. Please provide detail in "Accommodations or Special Requests" below and our Education Director will contact you to discuss further.)
Attending Teacher / Primary Contact Attending Teacher / Primary Contact First Last
Who is the point person *on the day* of the program?
Attending Primary Contact Cell Phone Attending Primary Contact Cell Phone - ### - ### ####

(to facilitate last-minute communication, if needed)
Attending Primary Contact Email
Number of Visitors
Must be a number less than or equal to 60.
Max - 60 students for Preserve/Nature Center Tour, or 30 students per day for the Water Lab or Storytime options (with rotations).
Number of Adult Chaperones

(Min: 1 adult chaperone per every 10 students. Max - 1 adult chaperone per every 5 students).
If adults only , please indicate n/a.
Grade Level

If multiple grade levels, indicate number of students in each grade level
Topics/Standards

If applicable, please tell us which specific classroom instruction topics, NGSS or other standards you would like your tour to support.
Accommodations/Special Needs

In order to better serve your group, please indicate any needed accommodations. Please provide a contact person and phone number so we can discuss how we can meet the requested accommodations/special needs.
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Typical Program Details

Program Length: 120 minutes (2 hours). Your group may bring sack lunches and stay on site after your tour, if desired. Please arrange transportation accordingly.
Time Offered: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please arrive by 9:45 am so your visit can start promptly.
Spring availability is extremely limited for 2026. Almost all slots have been filled.
Pick your preferred date We will do our best to accommodate your first preference, but this date is not guaranteed. We cannot accommodate dates less than 2 weeks in advance. We will notify you with your final date. Choice must be Tuesday - Thursday; October 1 through May 31. Pick your preferred date

We will do our best to accommodate your first preference, but this date is not guaranteed. We cannot accommodate dates less than 2 weeks in advance. We will notify you with your final date.

Choice must be Tuesday - Thursday; October 1 through May 31. / MM / DD YYYY
Alternate Date #2 Choice must be Tuesday - Thursday; October 1 through May 31. Alternate Date #2

Choice must be Tuesday - Thursday; October 1 through May 31. / MM / DD YYYY
Alternate Date #1 Choice must be Tuesday - Thursday; October 1 through May 31. Alternate Date #1

Choice must be Tuesday - Thursday; October 1 through May 31. / MM / DD YYYY

Docent-Guided Tour Request, Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center

Docent-Guided Tour Request, Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center

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Section 3 of 3 Typical Program Details

Spring availability is extremely limited for 2026. Almost all slots have been filled.

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Typical Program Details