El Dorado Nature Center 7550 E. Spring St. Long Beach CA 90815 (562) 570-1745			Nature Center Hours Trails: Tue-Sun, 8am-5pm Museum: Tue-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat/Sun, 8:30am-4pm Trail Rules
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Container Gardening With Native Plants Want to grow California native plants, but don’t have the space? Learn what plants work great in containers and receive a voucher for a free plant from our Native Plant Sale on October 25. Saturday, October 18, 10 am – 12 pm, cost $10. Call (562) 570-1745 to register. ANNUAL FRIENDS NATIVE PLANT SALE The Nature Center will be blooming with thousands of California native plants on sale. Your purchase benefits the Center and supports habitat restoration. $8 vehicle entry fee will be credited towards donations of $75 or more. Come early for best selection! Preview time for Friends Members - 9am; General Public - 9:30am - 2pm. Saturday, Oct. 25 Our Mission Statement
El Dorado Nature Center is dedicated to the enhancement of wildlife habitat and the human spirit. Through education, citizen involvement opportunities, habitat restoration, and leisure activities, the Center cultivates among all members of the community a sense of respect, understanding and stewardship for the natural world.
El Dorado Nature Center Looking for a bit of nature in the middle of the city? Nestled between the San Gabriel River and the 605 Freeway, El Dorado Nature Center is an oasis of natural habitat, offering visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban environment. The nearly 100 acres that make up the Nature Center grounds provide sanctuary to over 150 species of birds, a wide variety of trees and plant life and many species of urban wildlife including turtles, frogs, rabbits, skunks and squirrels. Two miles of dirt trails and a ¼ mile paved trail wind around two lakes and a stream and through forested areas, grasslands and wildflowers. At the entrance, cross over the wooden bridge that spans the lake and you'll find yourself on a small island that houses the Visitor Center. The building houses educational displays, a museum gallery featuring local artists and a small gift shop offering environmentally themed books and gifts. Many thousands of visitors come each year to walk the trails and experience the beauty and serenity of nature. Others visit as part of a school tour, guided walk or other educational program. The center also builds ties with the community through a strong volunteer program, special events and as a community resource for education on the environment. El Dorado Nature Center Newsletters: November 2007 April 2008 August 2008 Trail Map of the Nature Center (PDF)

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