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Environmental Discovery Center

The Environmental Discovery Center will be closed Jan. 27-Feb. 11 and will re-open Feb. 12, 2020 with our "Down the Drain" Exhibit.

The Environmental Discovery Center at Spring Lake Regional Park is a natural history center featuring hands-on displays and exhibits designed primarily for children in elementary school.

Things to Do

At the Environmental Discovery Center, kids can:

Learn about Sonoma County's ecosystems through exhibits that invite them to touch, climb, crawl, and imagine
Explore a tide pool with live sea creatures, see live turtles, snakes and fish, and get up close to taxidermy wildlife like mountain lions and coyote
Conduct earth science experiments and learn to look at surroundings in new ways
Hike with a naturalist and learn about local plants and animals

The Environmental Discovery Center was established in partnership with the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation and Sonoma County Water Agency.

Upcoming Events

Spring Cleaning for the Birds
When: February 2, 2020 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Spring Lake Regional Park - Environmental Discovery Center
Our feathered friends will be returning home soon, so let’s give them a helping hand. Help clean out nesting boxes, discover the talents of nest building, learn to identify migrating bird species and finally, make your very own birdhouse to take home.
Science Saturday
When: March 7, 2020 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Spring Lake Regional Park - Environmental Discovery Center
The first Saturday of each month is Science Saturday at the Environmental Discovery Center at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa. Embrace your inner scientist and discover the wonders of environmental and physical science!
Family Hikes at Spring Lake
When: March 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Spring Lake Regional Park - Environmental Discovery Center
Explore the park in your own backyard while learning about the creatures of Spring Lake and our community.
Nature Craft Series: Spring Wreath Tutorial
When: March 29, 2020 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Spring Lake Regional Park - Environmental Discovery Center
Are you feeling crafty? Express your creativity and learn a new skill during our nature crafts series. All ages welcome.
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