CASTROVILLE, CA
Location: North Monterey County Recreation Center
11261 Crane St

Partnering with North Monterey County, we are able to offer opportunities for local families that focus on healthy outdoor activities that help reduce anxiety and stress and increase feelings of wellness and family and community connectedness. Come and check out our free program.
Programs we offer:
- Weekly outdoor nature classes for youth around the Monterey Bay
- Monthly community nature club for all ages, planning for family camps and field trips
- Find us at Castroville Certified Farmer's Market - activities for kids while you shop
• For more information, join our ​North County Facebook Group
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Contact:
Program Coordinator
Graciela Rodriguez
for more information on how to join
Visit us at the Farmer's Market
FREE Natural Science Education with arts and craft for kids while you shop, drop off your children (age 6 and up) to explore our nature table and create a craft. 

 • Castroville Certified Farmer's Market
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This program is another community access project through the California Natural Resources Agency to improve youth access to natural and cultural resources. Funding provided by the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64) for the Youth Community Access Grant Program.
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SALINAS, CA
Location: Women Infant & Children Center (WIC)
632 E Alisal St​

Partnering with WIC, we are able to offer opportunities for local families that focus on healthy outdoor activities that help reduce anxiety and stress and increase feelings of wellness and family and community connectedness. Please come and check our free program out.
Programs we offer:
- Weekly outdoor nature classes for youth around the Monterey Bay
- Monthly community nature club for all ages, planning for family camps and field trips
- Find us at Alisal Certified Farmer's Market - activities for kids while you shop
• For more information, join our ​WIC Community Club Facebook Group
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Contact:
Program Coordinator
Patricia Castellanos 
for more information on how to join
Visit us at the Farmer's Market
FREE Natural Science Education with arts and craft for kids while you shop, drop off your children (age 6 and up) to explore our nature table and create a craft.  ​
• Alisal Certified Farmer's Market
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 11:00Am-4:00PM
WHERE: 632 East Alisal St
LOCATION: adjacent to the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Center
SALINAS, CA
​Location: LA PAZ MIDDLE SCHOOL
1300 North Sanborn Rd
Programs focus on connecting participants to nature through observing and learning about birds and their habitats. Ventana Wildlife Society partners with the Bird School Project's on-campus student-based and nature-based learning experiences, by adding a multigenerational,  community component open to all communtiy members.
Programs we offer:
- Weekly outdoor nature classes for youth around the Monterey Bay
- Monthly community nature club for all ages, planning for family camps and field trips
• For more information, join our La Paz Outdoor Adventures Facebook page
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Contact:
Program Coordinator
​Cece Gutiererez 
for more information on how to join​
What participants are saying:
“Grateful for this club because I get to spend time with my family and learn new things together.” 

“I will keep coming back to these club meetings because my family and I enjoy them so much.” 

“The nature trips are so much fun. Thank you so much!”
These programs are funded by:
The Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks,
Office of Grants and Local Services

The Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Proposition 64) for the
​Youth Community Access Grant Program​

ventana wildlife society

Conserving native wildlife and their habitats through science, education, and collaboration.