Our Operating Hours are…

We get a lot of calls asking when we're open. Our normal operating hours are: Tuesdays through Saturdays 8:00am - 5:00pm Sundays 12:00noon - 5:00pm Or you can call us at (951) 685-5818. No Admission fee.

SUMMER NATURE CAMP for 7-13 year olds...

Call us now to register your child for our Summer Nature Camp program. Four (4) weekly sessions beginning July 9th. Week #1 – “Let’s Rock!” July 9 – 12 Week #2 – “Dirt Made My Sandwich!” July 16 – 19 Week #3 – “Go Green!” July 23 – 26 Week #4 – “Cultures & Critters!” July 30 – August 2 Call now to register: (951) 685-5818.

ADOPT A TREE…Sponsor a new tree in our Biblical Garden!

One of our oldest gardens will also be one of our newest! New trails, fountains, pergolas and pathways will treat our guests to many plants and trees mentioned in the books of the Bible. Date Palms, almonds, pistachios, mulberry, the list goes on. Go to "downloads" for a complete list of trees and plants, or you can call us at office at (951) 685-5818. Reserve your tree now!

Educators

Educator Resources

Hands-on Educational Sets

We offer a full line of interactive, hands-on education kits that are designed to actively engage the student in the learning process.

Rock and Mineral Sets

Each of our Rock and Mineral sets provide a well organized, documented and subject-focused learning tool for your classroom. Your students can progress from the basics of specimen identification and mohs hardness to learning about the unique properties of various minerals, to even growing their own crystals! In all, we have over 30 different rock and mineral sets designed to intrigue and inform your students.

Fossil and Paleontology Sets

Ready to unleash your student’s inner explorer? These sets contain unique specimens from around the world. Dinosaur bones, petrified wood, shark teeth and Cambrian algae are just a few of the things we have assembled into these kits to pique your students natural curiosity about the past.

Miscellaneous Sets

Let your students experience the rich heritage of Native American culture with our arrowhead sets! On a more artistic note, our Native American paint sets let your students make their own natural paint, just like it was made thousands of years ago!

We are always adding to and updating our kits to keep them interesting and exciting. We will also be making a variety of educational resources available for download, so check back often!

For additional information, please call 951-685-5818. You can also request information by emailing natureschool@jmdc.org

Click here to download a complete list of kits and their prices