For Educators
Yaquina Head Education Programs 2025
Reservations for Spring Ranger-led and Teacher led tidepool programs are full.
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area offers several opportunities for educational groups. The 100-acre park hosts some of Oregon’s best tidepools, a 19th century lighthouse, an Interpretive Center with exhibits and videos, and opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and hiking. Reservations are required for visiting groups.
Reservations
With over 450,000 visitors a year, Yaquina Head is a busy place. For the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requires advance reservations for all visiting school groups. Without a reservation, fees may apply.
With confirmed reservations, there is no entrance fee or charge for educational programs at Yaquina Head.
- Teacher’s Packet – Directions, field trip preparation, guidelines, chaperoning, and suggested park activities
- Registration Information
Ranger-led Education Programs: April 14 – June 12, 2025. These programs are two hours in length and offer teachers and students the opportunity to participate in guided exploration of the intertidal area using standards linked to state curriculum.
Teacher-led Education Programs: Year Round. Teachers, professors and other instructors are welcome to explore Yaquina Head with their students by coming prepared with educational outcomes in mind. During the spring season, April 14-June 12, 2025: priority will be given to ranger-led groups as tidepool capacity is limited. Reservations are always required to assure your group can get into the tidepools and fees are waived.