Join The Children’s Nature Institute for Tykes on Trails: Workshops for children 2-4 years old and their parents. Enjoy hands-on discovery, stories, crafts, and walks at some of LA’s most beautiful natural parks.

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.

Here's what others are saying:

We attended the first class today and just wanted to say that we REALLY loved it. Christina really did a great job and we are looking forward to the remainder of the session. - Mary

We really love the class and look forward to it every week. - Kimberly

Christina is amazing and the walks are a lot of fun. We're so glad there are more coming up. - Michele

I am eternally grateful to you and CNI for what you do! - Erin

Multi-week series:
Each workshop is held on a particular day of the week and is two hours long . The same series of themes will be presented at different locations so that you may attend the one nearest you. The workshops will vary a little by location because of the different natural features at each park. Each series of four classes brings a new theme and a nature badge to collect on graduation day!

Price to attend each individual day $20 for the 1st child ($17 for members) $10 for each additional child

Price to attend all 4 days in the series $60 for the 1st child ($50 for members) $30 for each additional child

June Summer begins this month and the weather is getting warmer! What do animals do to keep cool? Where do they go to relax away from the sun's rays? This month we'll be exploring life below ground and in the water! We'll learn all about animals that burrow or make their homes underneath logs, rocks or in streams! Join us for an exploration of amphibians, insects, geology and learn how to stay cool just like our animal friends do! Series 1: 10am Mon 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 at Malibu Lagoon < Join this series Series 2: 10:30am Mon 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 at Griffith Park < Join this series Series 3: 10am Tue 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 at Franklin Canyon < Join this series Series 4: 10am Wed 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1 at Temescal Canyon < Join this series Or, sign up using the calendar

July - Summer Safari! Summer is here! Join us for a month long exploration of summer in the canyon! This month, we値l be using real scientific tools for our adventures in nature! Together we値l learn how to use thermometers to measure temperature and to discover the hottest and coolest places along our path. We値l also practice using measuring tapes to track plants as they grow and examine animal prints! We値l practice early math and language skills while we explore and, by the end of the month, we値l be able to use our scientific tools like a pro! Series 1: 9am Tue 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 at Franklin Canyon < Join this series Series 2: 9am Wed 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 at Temescal Canyon < Join this series Or, sign up using the calendar

August - Nature Spies: Using our senses! For the month of August, we値l be taking an in-depth look at perception and sensations. Come find sweet smelling flowers, soft grasses, smooth seeds and trees of all different textures! We値l even learn about how all different parts of our bodies work to help us learn about our world! Series 1: 9am Tue 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 at Franklin Canyon < Join this series Series 2: 9am Wed 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 at Temescal Canyon < Join this series Or, sign up using the calendar

Workshop Format:
Hands-on learning activities
Guided trail walk
Snack (please bring your own!) and story time
Parent mentoring activity

What to bring:
Snack
Closed toe shoes
Hat
Water

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