Environmental Discovery Center

The EDC will be closed October 10-21, 2018.

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

Science Saturday
When: October 6, 2018 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!
Science Saturday
When: November 3, 2018 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
When: November 17, 2018 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Spring Lake Regional Park - Environmental Discovery Center
Explore the park in your own backyard while learning about the plants and animals of Spring Lake Park and our community.
Thanksgiving Week Day Camp
When: November 19, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Spring Lake Regional Park - Environmental Discovery Center
Monday & Tuesday, November 19 & 20
Join parks staff for crafts, nature, and fun! Campers will hike, create art, play games, and hear stories of the harvest.
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