All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
June 2019
Summer Concerts at El Dorado Nature Center
Enjoy a sunset picnic by the El Dorado Nature Center lake. Bring low chairs or blankets and an earth-friendly picnic dinner.
Summer Solstice Celebration at El Dorado Nature Center
El Dorado Nature Center will be recognizing 50 years of history with an evening of honoring the land and people who have helped make this place special.Singers, dancers, and storytellers will be performing as we welcome the summer solstice.
July 2019
Annual Butterfly Count in Long Beach
Help gather important data about which species are calling the Nature Center home. Beginners welcome. Bring water, sun protection, and a sack lunch.
September 2019
El Dorado Nature Center One-day Parent and Me Workshops
Bring your imagination and sense of adventure as you and your child celebrate the seasons with a special mornings of crafts, stories, songs, and outdoor exploration. Learn about hummingbirds, spiders, bats, owls and more.
California Coastal Clean-up Day
It's time to make a difference! Join the community and take an active role in keeping the coastline clean and healthy.
October 2019
Howl-oween Festival in Long Beach
Dress as your favorite creature and mingle with theirs when you visit the boo-tiful El Dorado Center for a hare-raising good time!
December 2020
El Dorado Nature Center Winter-Break Workshops – Registration Starts December 1
Workshops for ages 5-8 include Batty for Bats, Winter Wonders, Wildlife Workbench, By the Light of the Moon, Tasty Tree-ets and more. Registration begins December 1. Register early as workshops fill up fast.
March 2021
Nature Detectives Spring Camp at El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach
MARCH 16 - APRIL 15: Is your child up for the challenge to solve a Nature Center mystery? The City of Long Beach is offering an after school camp program called Nature Detectives, at El Dorado Nature Center for Kindergarten-5th Grade. As detectives, kids will use their observational skills, conduct research, and make new discoveries while exploring the trails.
July 2021
Summer Concert Series at El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach
The El Dorado Nature Center outdoor concerts will open for picnicking at 6:30 p.m. with live music from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring low chairs or blankets and a picnic dinner.
October 2021
Family Night Walks at El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach
THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 7 - DECEMBER 16: Join a guided after-hours walk to see all the nocturnal creatures that call the Nature Center home. Pre-registration required and fills up fast!
Turtle and Tortoise Show at the El Dorado Nature Center, Long Beach
OCTOBER 9: Members of the Southern California Turtle and Tortoise Club will display turtles from all over the world. Free event, Parking $8
Howl-o-Ween Storytelling Event at El Dorado Nature Center
OCTOBER 23: Delicious Shivers and Startled Gasps by South Coast Storytellers Guild. Join them for spooky stories as the sun sets over the Nature Center. Free Event, Parking $8.
December 2021
Winter-Break Fun at El Dorado Nature Center
DECEMBER 20 -24 and 27 – 31: Children, ages 5-8, will enjoy two different camps: Wild Journeys and Superpower Senses. Register early as these fill up fast.
March 2022
Parent & Me Workshop at El Dorado Nature Center
MARCH 9 • APRIL 13 • MAY 11, 2022: Bring your imagination and sense of adventure as you and your child celebrate the seasons with a special morning of stories, nature play, and outdoor exploration.
May 2022
Spring Turtle Show at El Dorado Nature Center
SATURDAY, MAY 14: Visit with members of the California Turtle and Tortoise Club to learn about one of the Nature Center's favorite animals.
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