Natural Science Education
Ventana Wildlife Society, 9699 Blue Larkspur Ln, Ste 105, Monterey, CA 93940
About
Natural Science Education offers Wee Ones in the Woods, Natural Science Discovery Camp, Outdoor Leaders in Training (OLT), Single Day Adventures, and free Natural Science Education with arts and craft for kids at the Farmer's Market. The program also lists year-round youth offerings, including weekly off-site nature classes during the school year, monthly on-site Community Outdoor Club meetings, single-day field trips, and overnight campouts.
Programs
- Wee Ones in the Woods — Ages 4-7 · Three-hour drop-off program; offered at various locations
- Natural Science Discovery Camp — Ages 8-12 · Week-long day camp with a Thursday night campout in Big Sur
- Outdoor Leaders in Training (OLT) — Ages 13-17 · Week-long Discovery Camp as a youth leader; two registrations each week are reserved for teens
- Single Day Adventures — Ages 8-12 · One-day adventure program
- Free Natural Science Education with arts and craft for kids at the Farmer's Market — Age 6 and up · Every Tuesday, 11:00AM - 4:00PM
At a glance
- Ages: 4–17 years old
- General schedule: Since 1992, the organization has focused on providing meaningful outdoor experiences to youth. Youth programs are offered year-round, including weekly off-site nature classes during the school year, monthly on-site Community Outdoor Club meetings, single-day field trips, and overnight campouts. Natural Science Discovery summer programs have been offered since 1997.
- Facility hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM
About the provider
Natural Science Education was founded in 1977 and incorporated in 1982. Since 1992, it has focused on providing meaningful outdoor experiences to youth, and its Natural Science Discovery summer programs have been offered since 1997. It states a mission to conserve native wildlife and their habitats through science, education and collaboration. The program provides free programs for historically marginalized and underserved communities and partners with communities throughout Monterey County to offer youth nature classes and with youth and family focused organizations and programs.
Access to nature and the outdoors is described as essential to well-being. Participants are picked up from communities stretching from Castroville to Salinas, and inland from Prunedale to Greenfield. The free Farmer's Market activity is for children age 6 and up and includes drop-off. Teens in OLT have two registrations each week reserved for them.
What families say
“Once again the boys not only had a lot of fun, they now really have a very strong interest in wildlife conservation.” — What Parents Are Saying
“...they want to go every week! Thank you for providing a nourishing summer program!” — What Parents Are Saying
“Thank YOU all for providing a fun-filled week for the kids. Nothing but good stories have been told. Keep up the good work and we will see you all in the wild!” — What Parents Are Saying
Last updated September 23, 2026.
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