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Custom Outdoor Learning Experiences


Build Your Own Experience
​10 CLASSES: Wednesdays 9:30AM-11:30AM
DATES: September 17 - December 17 (no class on 10/15 and 11/26)

COST FOR 10 CLASSES: $310 / semester
DROP-IN COST: $35 / class
10% DISCOUNT: for Military Families 
SCHOLARSHIPS: Available and offered on a sliding scale
Weekly nature classes meet at different locations around Monterey County. Increase nature awareness through observation, exploration, and “dirt time”. Explore important habitats and observe the plants and animals that live there. Identify flora and fauna and gain a broader understanding of the local watershed and the relationship we have with the environment.

CONTACT: Gracie Rodriguez 
to register, request an application, and questions
2026 registration - n/a

Policies
Reservation Policy
You may reserve a space in any of our regularly scheduled programs with a non-refundable program fee (15% of program cost). Balance must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to the start of any regularly scheduled programs or at the time that the program becomes full, whichever occurs first. For privately scheduled activities such as tours, youth programs or presentations, a non-refundable 50% deposit must be received 30 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy
Up until two weeks before a regular program’s start date you may receive a full refund, less processing fees (15% of program cost), if you cancel your reservation. Should a program need to be cancelled due to incremental weather or dangerous conditions, Ventana Wildlife Society will issue either a credit or a full refund.
Refund Policy
It is VWS policy that no refunds will be made for cancelations within the two weeks prior to programming, or as related to 'no show's', late arrivals, early withdrawals, or participant dismissals due to misconduct (see below). Refunds requested in writing, by fax, mail or email, will be considered according to these guidelines. Refund requests should be directed to:

Mail: Ventana Wildlife Society, 9699 Blue Larkspur Ln Ste 105, Monterey CA 93940
​Fax (831) 455-2846 or
Email [email protected]


Participant Misconduct 
Ventana Wildlife Society has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy towards any type of violence (hitting, pushing, kicking, verbal assaults, etc.) and will not hesitate to dismiss a participant from a program due to violence or other misconduct, in order to maintain a high level safety and comfort for our other participants. Participants with discipline issues consistently require our staff to direct their time and energy from the rest of the program - this is unfair to the other participants who enrolled to be in a fun, educational and safe environment.
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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Our Story >
      • Our Beginning - Bald Eagles
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
    • Wildlife Sanctuaries
    • Annual Reports / Documents
  • CONDORS
    • Condor Overview
    • Biology
    • Bios >
      • My Condor Bios
      • In Memoriam Bios
    • Field Work
    • Live Cams
    • Nesting
    • Releases
    • The Condor Chat
    • Threats
    • Vultures of the World
  • Education
    • Education Overview
    • PUBLIC PROGRAMS >
      • Youth Programs
      • Community Hubs
    • PARTNER PROGRAMS >
      • Teen Watershed Program
      • Educator Support
      • Wellness Through Nature >
        • Nature Coach
      • Salud Y Naturaleza >
        • Coach de Naturaleza
    • Big Sur Discovery Center
    • SMORE in Big Sur
  • Services
    • Presentations
    • Ecological Services
    • Non-Lead Ammunition
    • Wildlife Data Management Tools
  • Media
    • Condor Films >
      • 2025: Condor Canyon >
        • Order Copy of Condor Canyon
      • 2022: Giants of big Sur
      • Full Collection
    • Condor Chat Podcast
    • Media Coverage
    • Short Clips
    • Top YouTube Videos
  • How You Can Help
    • Donate >
      • Adopt-A-Condor
      • Donate
      • Stewardship Circle
      • Legacy Society
    • EVENT - Feathers in Flight
    • Save The Condors
    • Subscribe
    • Supporters
    • Volunteer
    • Your Opinion Matters
  • donate
  • Shop