Category: Youth & Family

Naturalists observe and explore nature in order to build an understanding of the natural world so that we may better protect it. Campers will experience what it means to be a naturalist by learning real-life skills, such as how to use observational tools, identify common plants and animals, and perform conservation actions used by our own scientists. This camp is for ages 9 and 10 years old. Cost : $295 per child; option for Extended Day care (3-5pm) is an additional $100 per child

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The world is ripe with wonder; we just have to know how to observe them.  Campers will discover how powerful our senses can be in exploring and understanding the world around us. This camp is for ages 7 to 8 years old. Cost : $295 per child; option for Extended Day care (3-5pm) is an additional…

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Adventure awaits at the Garden! Acorn Adventurers will connect with the natural world and each other through outdoor play, arts and crafts, wildlife viewing, and exploration. This camp is for ages 5 to 6 years old. Cost : $295 per child; option for Extended Day care (3-5pm) is an additional $100 per child

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June is a great time of year to look and listen for resident and seasonal birds in our garden. Our group will be on the lookout particularly for warblers (yellow, Wilson’s, Orange-crowned), Western Wood Pee Wee, California Quail, and hummingbirds (Anna’s, Allen’s, Black-chinned, and Costa’s). Both beginner and experienced birders will appreciate the diverse and…

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Join Rebecca Coulter in a quiet spot of the Garden as we tune in to bird sounds around us, learn tips and tricks, and practice skills to identify the dawn chorus singers!

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