Nature Centers

Clark Regional Park Interpretive Center

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I love nature centers and interpretive centers. Sometimes they are dusty and date back to the 70′s, but that makes me love them all the more. The little interpretive center at Clark Regional Park is no exception with its Los Coyotes Paleontology Museum inside. Our North County Parks Reporter, Lisa, recommended it to me back [...]

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Muth Interpretive Center and Upper Newport Bay for Families

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The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center is right across from the Central Orange Coast YMCA and part of the Upper Newport Bay.  I wish the center was there during my college days as a Y lifeguard and swim instructor. I would have spent a lot of time there!  The views are incredible and there’s [...]

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Shipley Nature Center and Blackbird Pond

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Shipley Nature Center is absolutely one of my favorite spots in Orange County. The cool thing is that it’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to outdoor activities, since it sits smack dab in the middle of Huntington Central Park! What? You didn’t know that Huntington Beach has a central park?  And [...]

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Our Nature Play Club: Reporting on Our June Beach and July Play Events

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I’m way overdue on reporting our Nature Play Club fun. Here’s the scoop on our June and July events. I’m also logging this info over at NaturePlayClub.com with templates for invitations and the annual calendar. Think about starting your own Family Nature Club. It’s set up like a monthly book club – except it’s families [...]

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San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine: Wildlife Spotting in the Wetlands

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San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine is an oasis of hidden nature. The ponds are tucked away between bustling Jamboree Road and the quieter Harvard Avenue with an entrance off Michelson. It’s the perfect location for the Sea & Sage Audubon House – the first stop on our visit. The volunteer staffing the house was [...]

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