Dear Teachers and Administrators,
My name is Rori Wylie, and I am excited to introduce myself as the TuCARE Education Coordinator for the 2026–2027 school year. As a proud Tuolumne County native, wife, and mom to three energetic boys (ages 12, 10, and 6), I have a deep appreciation for the place we call home. My family loves spending time outdoors whenever we can—whether we’re fishing, hiking, or sitting on the sidelines cheering on our boys as they play the sports they love. I feel incredibly fortunate to now share that same appreciation for our community with local students through TuCARE.
TuCARE offers a truly special FREE educational program called Tours for Kids, designed to connect students with the natural resources, industries, and careers that are unique to our region. These hands-on learning experiences help students gain a greater understanding of the environment and the people who help care for it.Our field trips include visits to the Stanislaus National Forest, Active logging sites, Pacific Ultrapower, Sierra Pacific Industries, Tri-Dam at Tulloch Reservoir, Working cattle ranches, Horse ranches, and more! In addition to field trips, we offer engaging classroom presentations, including Talk About Trees, which explores the life cycle of trees and the importance of healthy forests. Every TuCARE field trip and classroom presentation is correlated with California content standards and designed to be grade-level appropriate.
We are now booking FREE field trips and classroom presentations for the 2026–2027 school year. If you’re interested in scheduling a program for your class, please scan the QR code on the last page or contact me directly at toursforkids@outlook.com.
If transportation costs are a concern, please see the next page for information about available field trip funding assistance. Thank you for everything you do for our students. I look forward to working with you and helping create meaningful, memorable learning experiences for your classroom this school year!
Sincerely,
Rori Wylie, Education Coordinator