Burris Park Outdoor Education

04/15/2026

Corcoran Unified students took learning beyond the classroom and into the outdoors! 🌿☀Students from Corcoran High School, Fremont, and Mark Twain visited Burris Park Outdoor Education, diving into hands-on lessons in science, history, and environmental awareness. From exploring nature up close to engaging with exhibits, these students experienced what it means to truly learn by doing. We love seeing curiosity, teamwork, and discovery come to life in the great outdoors! 🌎✨

03/24/2026

01/28/2026

🌿 Hands-On Learning at Burris Park! 🔬
Central Valley Central FARMS Leadership students spent the day immersed in environmental science at Burris Park’s Outdoor Education Facility. From water quality testing and plant identification to vermicomposting with Red Wigglers, students explored real-world science, sustainability, and leadership in action. An unforgettable experience connecting classroom learning to future careers! 🌎✨

12/12/2025

🌿 Each year, more than 2,000 students from 7 HESD schools take part in hands-on learning at Burris Park! Students explore wildlife habitats, investigate nature as scientists, and connect with local history inside the museum, all while strengthening curiosity, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. We are proud to partner with HESD in providing opportunities for students to learn outdoors, build connections to places, and cultivate a love for the natural world.

11/14/2025

🌱🐛 Expanded Learning Adventures with Burris Park Outdoor Education! 🐛🌱

This fall Expanded Learning students got their hands dirty learning about composting with WORMS! 🪱✨ They discovered how red wigglers turn food scraps into nutrient-rich soil that students will use in the spring for planting.

Hands-on learning like this helps students see the cycle of nature in action—from food waste ➡️ compost ➡️ healthy soil ➡️ thriving plants. 🌿🌻

We can’t wait to watch their spring garden grow with the help of our tiny composting partners. 🌱

Reach out if you would like to schedule a visit!

10/06/2025

🌳✨ Burris Park Wildlife Meadow Expansion is Complete! ✨🌳

Thanks to a $250,000 grant through the Nature-Based Climate Solutions initiative, funded by the California Conservation Corps, Kings County—alongside the Kings County Office of Education and Community Services Employment Training (CSET)—has transformed Burris Park into an even richer hub for outdoor education. 🌿

🌱 What’s New:
✅ 150 new trees planted throughout the park
✅ Nearly 1 acre of wildlife meadow expanded for student learning near the river
✅ Freshly renovated pathways with decomposed granite + a new trail to the meadow
✅ 30 new garden beds + orchard trees highlighting local agriculture
✅ Upgraded irrigation to support healthy, thriving landscapes
✅ Educational signage added along walking paths

These eco-friendly upgrades mean students now have hands-on opportunities to explore biodiversity, climate change, and the importance of protecting nature—all right here in Kings County. 🐝🌻

We’re excited to see the next generation of environmental stewards learning and growing in the expanded Wildlife Meadow! 💚

09/24/2025

Do you have a job that takes you outdoors? Come share your expertise with students and introduce them to a new career!

09/09/2025

We are thrilled to introduce our new History Excursions at the Burris Park Outdoor Education Program. Reach out to book your excursion today at https://www.kingscoe.org/Page/605

08/20/2025

We enjoyed hosting 5 weeks of summer camp with Hanford Elementary School District!

05/22/2025

Thank you to AgWest for the donation of $35,000 to help construct a shade structure at Burris Park!

The Burris Park Foundation worked with Kings County Public Works to design a custom sail shade, which now provides protective covering during the hot summer season for thousands of students. Over 15,000 students will be seen for the 2024-25 school year and the shade structure will be appreciated by all of them!