Youth Programs

Register for programs at (562) 570-1745

Preschool in Nature
Enrich your child's learning in an interactive natural setting with games, songs and stories on the trails of the Nature Center.  Our classroom is surrounded by over 100 acres of wildlife habitat, and our trails, grasslands and wooded areas create the ideal setting for unique hands-on learning.  Each day centers around a different nature-related theme,  and includes creative exploration and open-ended discovery.
Tuesday and Thursdays 10am-11:30am. $80 per session.  Register for this program at lbparks.org or call (562) 570-7171

"Spring is in Bloom" #57169           March 15-April 7
"Budding Naturalist" #57170           April 19-May 19

For potty-trained children from 3 1/2 -5 years old. This is not a parent participation program.

The Butterfly Ball - Parent and Me Workshop
You are cordially invited to attend the Butterfly Ball.  We'll float and fly amongst the flowers, reminisce about our youthful days as caterpillars, and document our beauty for generations to admire.  Come celebrate the wonderful, magical, brilliance of butterflies.  Be sure to wear your wings!
Wednesday, April 13 10-11:30am
$10 per parent/child (ages 2-5)

Spring Break Workshops
Join us for vacation fun at the Nature Center!  Topics are below.

$10 per class
Monday, April 25 - Friday, April 29 
9:30-11:30am sessions for grades K-1
1-3pm sessions for grades 2-4

Mud Mania - Monday April 25
It's squishy and gooey and so much fun!  Join us for sticky mud pies, puddle pouncing and picture making.  Prepare to get dirty - wear old clothes and bring a towel.

Potions, Lotions and Strange Plant Notions - Tuesday April 26
We'll 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.

Weaving and Wearing - Wednesday April 27
Once upon a time, native peoples used the land to provide for all their needs.  We'll discover how they did it, and what we can make from what springtime creates on the trail.

Butterfly Bonanza - Thursday April 28
Is it a flyer or a floater?  Which disguises does it use to avoid predators? And, is it a picky eater?  Find out in this exploration of the beautiful, ever-changing world of butterflies.

Birds, Blooms and Bees - Friday April 29
It's springtime - let the feasting begin!  The pollinator garden is abuzz with activity and you're invited to a close-up look at the party.