Explore Ballona!® from your couch, classroom, or corner café.
GENERAL RESOURCES
VIDEOS
You can check out our playlists of entertaining educational videos from the links above and find interesting videos of wildlife and more with the button below.
INTERACTIVE “FIELD TRIPS”
Discover the different habitats found at Ballona Wetlands and the adaptations of the wildlife within them. With photos, videos, and 360 videos, there is something to excite everyone. Audio assistance in English and Spanish. Age appropriate versions can be found in the “For Teachers” section on this page (versions below are Late Elementary).
FOR TEACHERS!
We have lessons and activities to help you teach your students. Click your grade band below to find age appropriate content.
Modify them as needed to fit your students needs and if you have specific topics or resource requests, please contact carolyn@ballonafriends.org.
For information about virtual or in-person field trips and online interactions with our staff, please visit our Explore Ballona! page.
SCAVENGER HUNT
WEATHER WATCHERS
Activity Guides
GABRIELINO-TONGVA ACTIVITY GUIDE
Mino is Gabrielino-Tongva, and he is excited to share Ballona Wetlands and his people’s connection to it with his friend Anne. Join them as they explore Ballona!
BALLONA WILDLIFE COLORING SHEETS
Complete the coloring pages of wildlife found at Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve!