We partner extensively with local agencies that serve youth in order to support them in their work. We provide natural science education programming, including staff, transportation and meaningful experiences all around Monterey County, at no cost to families.
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Special Programs Offered through MPRPD's Let's Go Outdoors!
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We are happy to announce that Ventana Wildlife Society has partnered with Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) to lead special programs for their Let's Go Outdoors program!
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VWS Lead Programs in Partnership with MPRPD:
Exploring Nature with Children - Palo Corona Regional Park Join us to learn engaging ways to connect your child with nature. An experienced Ventana Wildlife Society Educator will cover fun, educational and reflective activities to help all ages engage meaningfully with nature. Parents and children of all ages welcome! Check registration for availability. |
Meet Us at the Farmer's Market
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Offering FREE Natural Science Education with arts and craft activities - while you shop, drop off your children (age 6 and up) to explore our nature table and create a craft to take home.
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 11:00AM - 4:00PM WHERE: 632 East Alisal, SALINAS In the parking lot of the WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) Center WHEN: Every Thursday, 2:30PM - 8:00PM WHERE: 11261 Crane Street, CASTROVILLE located in the parking lot of North Monterey County Parks and Recreation |
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Class Programs for Teens and their Teachers
Teens involved in alternative education programs are often facing the harsh realities of poverty, homelessness, drug addiction, violence and more. They need and deserve opportunities to de-stress in the beauty of nature, help to make better life choices, and guidance to be motivated and empowered to contribute towards a better community. Our program partnerships with alternative education programs complement in-class curriculum, and increase watershed literacy, school attendance, and grades.
This program is funded by NOAA B-WET.
This program is funded by NOAA B-WET.
• A full school year of meaningful watershed education experiences!
Students in each of these programs can ask their teachers about us:
- John Muir Charter School at the Taylor AgVoc Center and Drummond Academy
- Monterey County Office of Education, Alternative Education Programs
- Monterey Peninsula Unified School District's Central Coast Community School
Students in each of these programs can ask their teachers about us:
- John Muir Charter School at the Taylor AgVoc Center and Drummond Academy
- Monterey County Office of Education, Alternative Education Programs
- Monterey Peninsula Unified School District's Central Coast Community School
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Meet Samantha Schmitt
Teen & Teacher Program Coordinator |
Education Partners
We have worked with youth and family focused organizations and programs since 1999 to provide free, meaningful outdoor experiences for underserved communities. Our current partners are highlighted in BLUE.
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Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County
BSA Scouts of America Cachagua Community Center City of Gonzales Parks & Recreation City of Marina Teen Center City of Marina Youth Center City of Salinas Public Library Community Human Services Community Partnership for Youth First Tee of Monterey County Gilroy Youth Center Girl Scouts of America Gonzales Leadership Club Greenfield Community Center Jacob's Heart |
John Muir Charter School
King City Police Activity League LIFE Program Monterey County Free Libraries Monterey County Office of Education Alternative Education Monterey County Home Charter School Monterey County Office of Education Migrant Education Monterey County Probation Youth Center Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Alternative Education North Monterey County Recreation District Recruitment in Science Education Salinas Police Activities League Salvation Army, Kids Café San Jerardo Migrant Camp Soledad Mission Recreation District |
