Nature Centers

Wonderland of Spring Flowers: Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens in Claremont

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Our trip to Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens in Claremont came at the invitation of my friend Debi at GoExploreNature.com – although she doesn’t admit to being seen with us in her post about it.  We met up in the Claremont Village (Yale Street and surroundings) for a bite to eat and then headed off [...]

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Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary Natural Science Center and Birdwatching

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Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary and Natural Science Center is at the end of Modjeska Canyon.  We went on a foggy day which suited me well because I’m always cautious about rattlesnakes.  I imagined it to be a dry, wide open space with a lake.  It turned out to be a quaint tree covered nature path around [...]

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Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach

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The Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach is a little oasis of serenity providing a place to unwind and explore.  It feels just the right size for little ones and even my 10 year old enjoys the winding paths and writing in his nature journal here. Directions to the Environmental Nature Center: There are a [...]

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Commit to Parking It All Year at OCParks

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If you want to commit to a New Year’s workout routine, you buy a gym membership.  How about committing to explore more of Orange County’s finest parks, beaches, and wilderness?  Buy an annual parking pass. To get the most value out of your pass, buy it early and go often.  It’s only $80/year for a [...]

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Bats and Tarantulas in Orange County

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I woke up to the following request from a mom: “I have a toddler who is obsessed with bats and tarantulas. Do you know of any places we can view either or both? I’ve been searching online for some info but haven’t come across much so far. We’re willing to travel a bit for a [...]

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