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The Environmental Discovery Center will be closed from February 1st through the 14th as we prepare for our “Only Rain Down the Drain” exhibit.  We will reopen February 15th with our regular public hours of noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday.
Bring the kids and learn about the wildlife of Spring Lake on new, naturalist-led hikes at the Environmental Discovery Center. The hikes are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month at 1 and 3 p.m.
Environmental Discovery Center
Free admission with paid parking at Spring Lake Regional Park.

Environmental Discovery Center
A project of the Sonoma County
Regional Parks Foundation!

Hours: Noon – 5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday

  • School groups -Various times, see "School Field Trip Program" below.
  • Nosotros hablamos español los miércoles.

For group information call (707) 539-2865

Only Rain Down the Drain

Only Rain Down the Drain

Follow a raindrop's journey from cloud to creek at the "Only Rain Down the Drain" exhibit showing Feb. 15-June 3. Children can learn about the Sonoma County watershed, the water cycle, seasons, erosion and the effects of water pollution. This exhibit reinforces grade-specific science standards and includes fun, hands-on activities.

Event Poster (PDF: 191 kB)

 

Teachers! School Field Trips!
Register Now for the 2011-2012 School Year
In Parks and at the Environmental Discovery Center

School Field Trip Brochure (PDF: 628 kB)
Field Trip Information (PDF: 94 kB)
Request a Field Trip (PDF: 160 kB)

NOTE: Because these are outdoor hiking field trips, the Environmental Discovery Center reserves the right to cancel due to weather conditions.


The Center

The Center offers multi-sensory, hands-on activities for people of all ages. Rotating exhibits focus on a different aspect of the natural resources of Sonoma County.

 

 

touch Discovery Center
 

Location

Map - Directions: From Montgomery Drive in Santa Rosa, turn south onto Channel Drive. Take the first right onto Violetti Road. Turn right into Spring Lake Regional Park. The Environmental Discovery Center is located to the left of the parking lot.

 
EDC Cavern


Center's Features

  • Nature Trails
  • Outdoor Amphitheater
  • Storytelling Cavern
  • Science Activities
  • Technology Tent - interactive computer games
  • Theater - Educational videos
 

Discovery Circle Partners

The Environmental Discovery Center of Sonoma County is a partnership established by the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation.

Sponsors

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