School-yard and NGSS based nature lessons!

The San Diego Children and Nature Collaborative has introduced a new series of nature lessons available for educators!  

All lessons, like the one at left, are based on NGSS and are created to be implemented in the school yard itself. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to remind your students that nature is around them everywhere, not just on a hike or at the zoo.  Download the Curriculum

Next Generation Science Conference

San Diego Science Educators Association is proud to host a Next Generation Science Conference for science educators. Join us as we explore new directions from the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.  The conference will be March 1, 2014 at Grossmont College.  For information or to register go to  SDSEA.org

Living Coast Discovery Center Holiday Day Camp!          

The Living Coast Discovery Center offers safe, affordable and fun Day Camps programs year-round during school breaks for kids ages 4-18.

 This holiday season, enroll your young naturalist in a Holiday Day Camp and see how the world of our amazing native wildlife comes to life!

Through animal  encounters, outdoor exploration, and educational crafts, your kids will be excited to talk about what they learned at the Living Coast Discovery Center. More information.

The Conservation Garden Wins Award!

The Water Conservation Garden's Ms. Smarty-Plants™ program was recognized this week with the state of California's highest environmental honor, the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA).

Established in 1993, GEELA honors individuals, companies and organizations that make significant contributions to the state by developing environmentally friendly practices while contributing to the local economy.

The Garden's Ms. Smarty-Plants™ program, created by The Garden's education director, Pam Meisner, serves over 30,000 grade-school children annually, and is expected to serve over 55,000 children in 2014.  Children pledge to become Ms. Smarty-Plants™ "Earth Heroes" where they care for water and wildlife, save energy, recycle resources and pick up trash.  For more information visit Water Conservation Garden.