Adrian

Outdoor Educator

Resources

Bookings

The Art and Science of How a Plant Grows

Mondays

3:15pm - 4:15pm

6 Classes

12/8, 12/15, 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9

Grades 1-3

10 students

Forest Connections!

Mondays

2:35pm - 3:35pm

7 Classes

4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1

Grades K-5

Enrollment pending

Adrian's Tree Talk

Monday

8:45am - 9:30am

1 class

12/8

Grades K-5

20 students

Sun Valley Elementary School

75 Happy Lane, San Rafael, CA 94901
Adrian's Tree Talk

Monday

8:45am - 9:45am

1 class

12/15

Grade 5

Enrollment pending

Green Hills Elementary School

401 Ludeman Ln, Millbrae, CA 94030
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Experiences

Embark on a delicious journey where young chefs explore cooking like the pros. They'll immerse in flavors and kitchen creativity, learning essential skills like cutting, chopping, and cooking. Boost confidence and refine teamwork while enjoying a fun-filled culinary adventure.
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Dive into the journey of how plants grow! Explore the magical world of plants, discovering how leaves, roots, trunks, and stems work to make energy from the sun. Through creative activities like coloring and hands-on projects, children will nurture their curiosity and wonder.
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Explore the magical layers of the forest—overstory, middle, and understory—and discover the amazing creatures in each. Journey through towering treetops and dense foliage, uncovering secrets of the delicate balance that sustains forest ecosystems.
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Outdoor educators are bringing interactive storytelling and exploration into schools. Children will discover the secrets of ancient Coast Redwood trees and their role in our ecosystem. This adventure nurtures appreciation for the environment and protected lands stewardship.
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About Adrian

Adrian brings a blend of passion, expertise, and adventure to education, rooted in his rich Hawaiian upbringing. With advanced degrees in agriculture and resource communication, Adrian integrates his love for the environment into teaching, emphasizing social justice, sustainability, and cultural appreciation. Outside of Grasshopper, as a seasoned park ranger, he excels in engaging all ages, from leading nature tours to coordinating youth programs. Adrian's deep connection to the natural world brings a unique vitality to his classroom, where every lesson becomes an exploration. In his free time, he enjoys soccer, surfing, and outrigger canoeing with his family around the Bay Area.

Class reflections

Adrian's Tree Talk

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November 7, 2025

Synapse School

It went well. Lots of great questions all the way to the end, in fact we ended up going a few minutes over to be sure everyone got to ask their question.

I had the slide show updated to the schools current curriculum and learning modules.

Adrian's Tree Talk

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October 29, 2025

Neil Cummins Elementary

It went well I’d say. The students sat nicely for the large group size, and were attentive nearly most of the time.

Today I did a presentation for 450 students at Neil Cummins elementary school for morning assembly. I introduce them to who I am and my work as a park Ranger at three different national parks. I talked about coast redwoods and the park I work at now which is Muir Woods. We talked about Redwood ecology, and the habitat they provide for animals and plants that call the forest home. I had a slideshow presentation. I asked questions along the way and had some different props that I showed the students. At the end, there was time for questions and answers by students.

Testimonials

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Adrian was awesome this morning! The kids were engaged, and active listeners the whole time, and when he opened it up for questions the kids were thoughtful and asked related questions to his presentation. Thank you, Adrian!!
Quinn G., School Counselor