EXPLORE NATURE
YOUTH Family Hike with a Naturalist • AGES 4 AND UP
Nature Playtime • AGES 1 1/2-3 Playing is how children learn and research shows how important spending time outside is for a child’s physical and mental development. Join a naturalist for a spring multi-week session of outdoor play. Each themed, but unstructured, nature playtime takes place completely outdoors rain or shine so dress for the weather. Please note: Your child will get wet and dirty - it’s part of the fun! Caregivers stay with their child. No class April 30. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Picnic Grove • 336 Knoch Knolls Rd. 90535 Apr 16-May 28 Tu 10:00-11:00 am $115/$145 ADULT Basic Gardening • AGES 18 AND UP Join Master Gardener Paul Stoffels to learn the basics of gardening. Designed for gardeners of all levels of experience, this free workshop offers helpful tips and practical suggestions on how to plant and maintain a garden at the garden plots or at home. CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center River Room • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 90526 Apr 27 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm Free Forest Therapy Walk with Tea Ceremony • AGES 18 AND UP Immerse yourself in nature and experience the healing effects of forest therapy or Shinrin-Yoku (Japanese for forest bathing). The walk is not about the destination, but instead the awakening of your senses to the natural environment around you. Reconnect with nature during these mindful walks with a certified Forest Therapy guide. The walk is held entirely outdoors. Be prepared to walk over uneven terrain. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Meets on the nature center deck. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 90524 May 5 Su 10:00 am-12:00 pm $15/$23 Garden Plots Tour • AGES 18 AND UP Have you been thinking about renting a garden plot at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots but have some questions? Join the Garden Plots Manager for a tour of the site, an overview of the program and the chance to ask questions. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Garden Plots Parking Lot • 811 S. West St. 91094 Apr 9 Tu 9:00-10:00 am Free 91095 May 18 Sa 9:00-10:00 am Free Organic Gardening • AGES 18 AND UP Join Connie Kollmeyer, Agroecology Educator, from The Conservation Foundation for this free organic gardening workshop. Designed for gardeners of all levels of experience, this workshop offers helpful tips and practical suggestions on how to plant and maintain an organic garden at the garden plots or at home. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center River Room • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 90527 Apr 6 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm Free Spring Wildflower Walks • AGES 16 AND UP In April and May, the woods at Knoch Knolls Park explode with colorful wildflowers. Join a naturalist to view the annual Virginia Bluebells display along with many other spring wildflowers. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 90552 Apr 25 Th 10:00-11:30 am $6/$9 90553 May 11 Sa 1:00-2:30 pm $6/$9
Join a naturalist for an early morning hike at Knoch Knolls Park to look for spring wildflowers and wildlife. Trails may be muddy; dress for the weather and conditions. Please leave pets at home. Meets on the nature center deck. Please register only one member of your family. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 90522 May 11 Sa 10:00-11:30 am $10 Fishin’ Kids • AGES 5-11 Learn all the basics of fishing including how to rig a pole, bait the hook, cast and handle fish. Parent must remain with their child(ren) during the class. Bring folding lawn chairs. All fishing poles, bait and tackle are provided. We’ll be fishing rain or shine (but not if it’s thundering - check our Rainout Line), so please dress for the weather. Fishing takes place at May Watts Park’s pond and meets at entrance on Oakton Lane. Price is per child; at least one adult must attend with each family. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N May Watts Park Pond • 804 S. Whispering Hills Dr. 91262 May 5 Su 10:00 am-12:00 pm $22/$33 91263 May 19 Su 10:00 am-12:00 pm $22/$33 91261 Apr 28 Su 10:00 am-12:00 pm $22/$33 Grow a Family Tree! • AGES 6-10 Designed for kids and their families, you’ll receive a free tree to take home and plant in your yard! Instruction will be provided on how to plant your tree, what it needs to grow, watering and more. Register only one member of your family; at least one adult must attend per family. One free tree per
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Knoch Knolls Nature Center River Room • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 92373 May 4 Sa
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Nature Discovery Kits • AGES 4-9 Discover nature at home with one of our themed Nature Discovery Kits! Kits generally include: Information/instruction sheets, coloring pages or scavengers hunts, supplies for crafts and materials/instructions for a game or hike. Some kits are designed for families with up to 4 children. Please see specific kit listing for more details on themes/materials and when they are available. Some kits offer additional craft materials available for an extra fee. An email confirmation will be sent when your kit is ready to pick up. Pick up your kit inside the nature center during open hours. TURTLE TIME KIT: Have you seen turtles out and about in late spring and early summer? Use our Turtle Time Nature Discovery Kit to learn about our local turtles. Take home kit includes: Information sheet, book list, coloring/ activity sheets, supplies for four (4) turtle crafts, a turtle scavenger hunt and three turtle games. Four additional turtle crafts plus coloring sheets available for an extra fee. Items not included: crayons or markers, scissors and laundry baskets. Available April 1 - May 31. (ah) CODE DATE R/N 90533 Apr 1-May 31 $17/$26
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