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Jr. Naturalist


Go on a search for wildlife along the Santa Ana River bottom at the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area . Learn about the importance and functions of wetlands. Learn to identify venemous snakes and poisonous plants in the area. Children will make an animal track cast to take home. (Meets Weblos [...] Read more »

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American Indian Life


Find out who was living in the area surrounding Hidden Valley Wildlife Area prior to European settlement. Learn about native plants and how they were used then and now. Includes hands-on experiences. Children will make a related craft. (Meets Bear Cub Elective 24) Read more »

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Migration Highway


Join us at Hidden Valley Wildlife Area as we learn about our winged winter visitors. Take a hike using binoculars to discover some of the many species of birds who come for the winter. Children will make and take home a bird feeder. (Meets Wolf Cub Elective 13 & Bear Achievement 5) Read more »

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Nature Discovery Series (Migration Madness)


Learn about flyways, obstacles to migration, go on a bird walk and children will make and take home a bird house. Read more »

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Nature Discovery Series (Hop Around with Herpetology)


Learn about remarkable reptiles and amazing amphibians. Live animal presentations and a craft for the children. Read more »

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