The Children's Nature Institute
 
  
 
BECOMING A NATURE WALK LEADER IS AS EASY AS A-B-C
Next Training: May 22nd and May 28th
Kid with blocksIf you love kids and love nature -- then this is the volunteer opportunity for you. Connect with children by leading nature walks for the children’s nature institute. Cni will train you to lead nature walks at trails near your home.
Join our mailing list to learn first when CNI's next Nursery Nature Workshops and other events will be held.
Email:

Nursery Nature Workshops:
MAY/JUNE WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED!

Quail familyJoin CNI for Nursery Nature Workshops for children 2-4 years old and their parents.

Children will learn about local flora and fauna while practicing early language, math and science skills. Each week will focus on a different theme. The workshops are designed to nurture children's innate curiosity about nature and give parents a chance to bond with their children in peaceful, natural settings. Reservations required.

Boy with leaves

"Nature's Night"
CNI's 2008 GALA Dinner

Thursday, June 12th, 2008, Lexus, Santa Monica

Honoring 2008 Award Winners
Doug Dutton, Rafer Johnson, and Mel Kay

The Children’s Nature Institute (CNI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides environmental education programs to more than 15,000 children, parents and teachers in Los Angeles County every year. CNI has served more than a quarter of a million people since 1985!

CNI programs focus on the important years of early childhood: birth to 8 years old. Learn more about our fun and educational programs!


Upcoming Events

Ongoing: Family Nature Walks throughout Los Angeles

CNI in the News
NBC's "your LA" captures CNI at the Promenade on Earth Day, April 23, 2007
About halfway through the video clip you'll spot Christina from CNI showing off some of the animals from our Wonder Mobile program.
More news...


Family Nature Walks
Family Nature Walks Join our volunteer guides on leisurely paced, activity filled nature walks at local parklands! Children will search for animal homes and hideaways, listen for animal activity & so much more!
Outreach Discovery
School Programs

Outreach Discovery Division CNI offers free Guided field trips, CNI Wonder Mobile visits and more for qualifying low-income schools and grooups.
Wonder Mobile
CNI Wonder Mobile Our bird, mammal, and insect units come to life with live animals, animal artifacts, stories and activities for children 3 1/2 through 8! Available for visits to schools, libraries, parent groups and private parties.
  Kids' Letters
View letters sent to CNI.

© 2007 The Children's Nature Institute. All rights reserved.
Hosting generously donated by Hosting by ZyLink