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Environmental Discovery Center

Santa Rosa

The Environmental Discovery Center inside Spring Lake Regional Park offers free hands-on nature education for children.

Exhibits

  • Live Tide Pool: Touch sea stars and other marine creatures
  • Fish Displays: Local aquatic species
  • Taxidermy Wildlife: Mountain lion, bobcat, coyote
  • Water Cycle: Interactive watershed exhibits
  • Sonoma County ecosystems education

Programs

  • School field trips available
  • Weekend family activities
  • Science Saturday walks
  • Seasonal special events

Hours

  • Thursday-Friday: 1pm-4:30pm
  • Saturday-Sunday: 10am-4:30pm

Admission

Free admission to the center; Spring Lake park entry fee required ($8-10).

Features

  • Free admission (park entry fee required)
  • Live tide pool with touchable sea creatures
  • Live fish displays
  • Taxidermy wildlife (mountain lion, bobcat)
  • Interactive watershed exhibits
  • School field trips and weekend programs