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!

Nature School

Nature Camp

Come join us for summer adventure and fun!

  • Learn about the mysteries of the earth from rocks to dinosaurs.
  • Become a Paleontologist for a day. Learn about ancient life preserved as fossils.
  • Make your own pictograph using some of the same materials used by Native Americans.
  • Learn about the California Gold Rush, pan in a real sluice box and keep the gold and pyrite found.
  • Learn about minerals, how rocks and fossils are formed, collect specimens to keep and take home.
  • Learn the history of Early American arts and crafts and how they made their tools and clothing.
  • Make adobe bricks, learning about the history and importance of adobe bricks to the California Missions.

Week-long camp sessions each summer, with each week featuring a special subject or event such as:

  • Dinosaurs
  • Fossils
  • Rocks and Minerals
  • Gold Panning
  • Adobe Brick Making
  • Native American Lore and Pioneer Skills
  • Ethno-Botany
  • Star Gazing
  • Ice Age Mammals
  • Team Building Skills
  • First Aid
  • Insects
  • Camp Out at The Dinosaurs
  • Games, Crafts and Much More!

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

Click here to download a complete class schedule and rates