About
Newport Bay Conservancy Education Programs and Tours offers K-5 school programs, elementary school field trips, public programs, private group programming, guided kayak tours, walking tours, and habitat restoration activities. Elementary school field trips are for kindergarten through 5th grade and are run on Tuesday mornings. High school and college field trips are run Wednesday through Friday, and guided kayak tours are offered every Saturday morning year-round.
Programs
- K-5 School Programs — Kindergarten through 5th grade · Tuesday mornings
- Public Programs
- Elementary School Field Trips — Kindergarten through 5th grade · Tuesday mornings · $5 per session
- High School & College Field Trips — High school and college students · Wednesday-Friday · $15 per session
- Private Group Programming — Group age requirements vary by activity · Options include walking tours, kayak tours, and habitat restoration activities for coworkers, club groups, scout troops, or homeschool groups.
- Guided kayak tour — Every Saturday morning year-round · Offered by Newport Bay Conservancy in partnership with the Newport Aquatic Center located at Northstar Beach.
- Walking tours — Available as a private group programming option.
- Habitat restoration activities — Available as a private group programming option.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Price range: $5–$15 per session
- General schedule: K-5 school programs are run on Tuesday mornings. High school and college field trips are run Wednesday-Friday. Public programs are listed on letsgooutside.org. Requests for programs are reviewed monthly, and program request forms should be submitted at least 2 months prior to the requested date.
- Facility hours: Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Upper Parking Lot and Nature Preserve Trails open 7:00 am to Sunset. Restrooms open daily 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
About the provider
Newport Bay Conservancy has a mission to protect and preserve the Upper Newport Bay through education, restoration, research and advocacy. The organization offers volunteer support for programs organized by partners at the Interpretive Center and the Back Bay Science Center, and it also supports Orange County Parks at the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center.
The center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am until 4pm. Requests for Spring 2027 are open for some programs, while Fall 2026/2027 is fully booked. Financial support may be requested for Title 1 schools. Private group programming availability, group size, age requirements, and cost vary by activity.
Last updated November 4, 2026.
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