2010-07-08 / Dining & Entertainment

Discovery Nature Camp introduces children to natural wonders

Mountains Restoration Trust will host Discovery Nature Camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Headwater Corners, 3815 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Calabasas.

The camp, for children 8 to 12 years old, will introduce children to the wonders of nature through hands-on activities.

The learning experiences will provide a science and environmental focus using labs, scientific tools, guided discoveries, hikes, nature crafts, games, field trips and interactive guest speakers.

Each day of each session will center on a different theme in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Session 2 will be from July 19 to 23 and cover mammals, insects, endangered species, geology and a field trip to Channel Islands Visitor Center.

Session 3 will be from Aug. 16 to 20 and will feature Native American culture, birds, paleontology, ecology and a field trip to the Natural History Museum.

Enrollment is limited and preregistration is required.

There’s a nominal fee.

For more information or to preregister, call Susan at (818) 591-1701, ext. 212.

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