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[ May 23, 2008; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. May 24, 2008; 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] Join the Idyllwild Nature Center, as we celebrate 30 years of Wildflowers extravaganza! We will be hosting a meet and greet with the Filmmakers & Photographers of “Season of the Sand Blossoms,” Peter and Melanie Rhalter. This award winning 12 minute environmental art film is set to music and sounds of nature. The film immerses [...]

Idyllwild Nature Center’s Jr. Naturalist Program runs Saturdays beginning June 7th ending August 23rd. Programs will include a nature walk, craft and snack.
Cost is $2.00 per child.
10:00am - 12:00pm
Topics to include:
Planter’s Potpourri - Walking through the world of plants, learn how their plumbing system works, the variety of products that come from [...]

[ May 24, 2008; May 25, 2008; May 26, 2008; ] This annual event at the Idyllwild Nature Center features a kaleidoscope of color as native flowers and local artists display unique style and attributes dedicated to the flora of the Desert, San Gorgonio Pass and Mountains of the San Jacintos.

Volunteers will gather wildflowers from the desert to the San [...]

[ October 25, 2008; 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Join Archaeologist Daniel Mc Carthy and others at the Idyllwild Nature Center for a hands on experience as we learn about native usage of the acorn. Join in the fun as we gather, sort, shell, and ground acorns and make wiwish, the tradional meal for the Cahuilla. Bring and share your favorite acorn receipe. [...]

[ August 30, 2008; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. August 31, 2008; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. September 1, 2008; 12:00 pm; ] Enjoy Labor Day weekend at the Idyllwild Nature Center with guest speakers, guided naturalist walks, crafts for the kids , relaxation and the fresh scent of pine surrounding you. Click the nature center link above for directions, or continure reading for event details.
Guest speakers and activities are :
Saturday August 30, 2008- 10:00am [...]