Nature Kids! Discovery Workshops
*Spring Class Registration Begins Monday, Feb. 3.
Pre-registration is required.
SPRING BREAK WORKSHOPS
Join us for a week of fun and exploration this spring! Each day the children will learn about a different aspect of nature through investigation, hands-on activities, games, and crafts! Children must have Kindergarten experience.
Ages: 5-8, $21 per class, 10 a.m.–noon
BLUE BELLIES AT HIGH NOON
It's time for a standoff! Let's learn all about Western Fence Lizards: from push-up battles to why it's so cool to be bright and blue.
April 6
Class# 69635
SPRINGTIME STORIES 
There are stories waiting to be told in every corner of nature – together, we’ll craft our own, inspired by the curious world of living things along our trails. Let your imagination soar as we explore!
April 7
Class# 69636
PECULIAR PLANT POTIONS
Come search for hidden rainbows in flowers and find out which plants chase away insects. Discover the mysterious world of plants and potions as we conduct experiments out on the trail.
April 8
Class# 69637
ADVENTURE FRIENDS
Join the Heelers in a nature adventure and create our own barky boats, play shadowlands and observe our “little bug” friends.
April 9
Class# 69638
CRAWLIN’ AROUND
How do our creepy-crawly friends get around? Whether it is on six legs or eight, by wing, or both, join us to explore the bodies of bugs. You might get to meet your favorite one!
April 10
Class# 69639
Nature kids! Summer Camps
Join the El Dorado Nature Center for fun and exploration this summer! Children will experience nature through investigation, hands-on activities, games and crafts.
*Registration for Summer is Saturday, April 11.
Pre-registration is required.
Preschool Camp
El Dorado Street July 6-10
Once Upon a Nature Trail July 13-17
Class# 70452
Artistic Adventures July 27-31
Guess Hoot? Aug. 3-7
Youth Camps
For youth ages 5-8 years. Children must have completed kindergarten. $125 per week.
Sessions take place 9 a.m.-noon.
Pirate Camp July 6-10
Just like real pirates, campers must work together with their crew to accomplish challenging tasks like building a boat, making maps and following them to hidden treasure! Adventure and surprises await. Note: Camp held at Colorado Lagoon.
Class# 70450
Learning to Fly July 20-24
Summer's a great time to take wing. We'll pollinate, echolocate, and more as we explore the bugs, birds, and bats up in the air at the Nature Center.
Class# 70453
Jr. Marine Scientist Aug 3-7
What secrets do our local waters hold? Explore local marine life and learn how Long Beach provides excellent habitats for aquatic life of all shapes and sizes! Note: Class held at Colorado Lagoon.
Class# 70455
Nature Detectives Aug 10-14
Mysterious creatures are hiding in the most unexpected places! It’s up to courageous young detectives like you to deduce the identity of our mystery animal based on puzzling clues.
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