Adrian

Outdoor Educator

Resources

Bookings

Adrian's Tree Talk

10:00am - 11:00am

1 class

6/17

Grades TK-2

30 students

Belvedere Tiburon Childcare Center

1185 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920
Adrian's Tree Talk

Monday

10:45am - 11:45am

1 class

2/23

Grade 1

20 students

Green Hills Elementary School

401 Ludeman Ln, Millbrae, CA 94030
Adrian's Tree Talk

Monday

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1 class

2/23

Grade 4

20 students

Green Hills Elementary School

401 Ludeman Ln, Millbrae, CA 94030
How to Cook Like a Top Chef

Mondays

3:00pm - 4:00pm

8 Classes

3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18

Grade 5

20 students

Bret Harte Elementary (BACR)

1035 Gilman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
How to Cook Like a Top Chef

Mondays

4:00pm - 5:00pm

8 Classes

3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18

Grade 5

20 students

Bret Harte Elementary (BACR)

1035 Gilman Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
How to Cook Like a Top Chef

Thursdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm

6 Classes

2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19

Grade 4

20 students

Lawton Alternative School (BACR)

1570 31st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Experiences

Embark on a journey into building and imagination! In this hands-on experience, participants explore constructing shapes and sturdy structures. They'll design everything from towering supports to intricate levels, learning what makes structures strong and resilient. Engaging in friendly challenges, participants test their creations, fostering a love for engineering and architecture while enhancing fine motor skills and spatial awareness.
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Dive into thrilling exploration as budding scientists engage in interactive geology activities. Explore Earth's mysteries, from its crust to volcanic eruptions. Experiment with chemical reactions, gas, and pressure, simulating the thrill of molten magma and flowing lava.
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Dive into the universe of Motion Physics, where young scientists discover the secrets of movement, distances, forces, and gravity! Through hands-on experiments and dynamic activities, they'll explore the wonders of our world, building problem-solving skills along the way.
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Young athletes dive into a world of soccer, kickball, basketball, and dodgeball. This lively camp lets them explore rules and strategies, building teamwork and communication skills. Enjoy exhilarating activities, friendly competitions, and make new friends.
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Embark on a vibrant adventure where art meets innovation in a captivating experience for young creators! Dive into a world of colors and discover the magic behind every hue. As they color, they'll unlock fascinating secrets of science and math, sharpening problem-solving skills and unleashing imaginations. Each session opens a doorway to endless creativity and a deeper understanding of how the vibrant world of STEAM influences artistry.
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Embark on an exciting journey of discovery and creativity as students explore science, art, and engineering through hands-on projects. From painting vibrant masterpieces to constructing imaginative structures, these adventures enhance problem-solving and critical thinking.
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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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February 9, 2026

MySchool

Class went well today as a teacher I thought as well they were over 170 students and all the students had really good questions throughout the session. I also was able to ask questions during the session and even though it was a virtual session the students all participated well answering the questions to keep them engaged throughout the session.

Doing the tech check a couple hours before with the person from the school is helpful to be sure all my zoom PowerPoint and links worked well. We also were able to figure out a game plan when it came time to the actual session on who was going to be moderating the chat and things like that.

Creative STEAM Explorers Club

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February 3, 2026

San Francisco Day School

I’d say really well. It’s and after school session, so the kids are always loud with lots of energy. Since this was the 7th session out of 8, I’ve gotten to know the kids and their personalities and what to expect. Clean up always takes 10-15 minutes after the session, but I appreciate having the art class and space to use.

The kids were really engaged today. We made slime with a recipe I looked up. It was a fully non-toxic recipe which I was proud to share with the kids. We made 3 sets of different slime, one of the kids said it was our best class yet!

Adrian's Tree Talk

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February 2, 2026

Green Hills Elementary School

Class went well for me today both teachers for both sessions had laptops and TV projectors in their room so they’re able to have my PowerPoint ready to go right when I walked in so my laptop was not needed. The classroom set up was also good because we combine two classes with about 50 kids each and there was a lot of space for the kids to sit on the floor or sit on the floor and in chairs.

Today we talked about national parks and the three different parks. I’ve worked in and what it’s like to be a park Ranger the kids were super engaged and had lots of great questions.

Adrian's Tree Talk

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February 2, 2026

Green Hills Elementary School

This class went well for me today as the kids were very attentive and sat well. They had lots of questions and they were very engaged the whole time the teacher was also able to move their schedule around so as it was due to back-to-back sessions as this class was scheduled for 1245 to 130. She was able to squeeze me in after the 10 to 11 session so the class actually was from 11:10 to 1155 which worked out great for my schedule.

They are students learned about national park the plant and animals that live in them and specifically about coast Redwood tree. We also talked about Native Americans and the Native American tribes that live in this area where their school is.

Creative STEAM Explorers Club

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January 27, 2026

San Francisco Day School

Pretty good the students always have a lot of energy since it’s an after school program. So channeling it into a project is always the goal, which did happen.

We made volcanoes. I had supplies and I used some of the supplies in the art classroom.

Adrian's Tree Talk

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January 21, 2026

Brittan Acres

It went well I’d say. The k-1st grade were a little quiet, but the 2-3rd graders had some great engaging questions. So it was a good balance. It was a lot of students, over 300 total, so a well attended session.

My PowerPoint slides were updated and I had all my props for the session in order.

Creative STEAM Explorers Club

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January 13, 2026

San Francisco Day School

The kids had a lot of energy since it’s an afterschool program so I think just remembering to do some movement activities to engage to get them going as important.

The kids were really engaged with my stem activities. Although I didn’t have enough batteries for all the kits for their creations, I remedied this by allowing them to take them home and to get batteries from their house to use for the kits.

Creative STEAM Explorers Club

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December 16, 2025

San Francisco Day School

Went better than last week. Since this is my second week, the kids know me a little better now, and I know them a little better as well. I was mostly able to keep them engaged, but they really want to build stuff since this series is focused on engineering.

I had multiple copies lesson plans to choose from. Since STEAM wasn’t my original lesson plan for this series, and I just found out about the change last week, I’ve been spending some time brainstorming what STEAM activities to do each week with the kids.

Adrian's Tree Talk

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December 15, 2025

Green Hills Elementary School

It went pretty well the students had lots of great questions and were engaged.

I had my PowerPoint and all my props for class today ready.

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.

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