LITTLE EXPLORERS

Classes with Mrs. Samantha provide a fun introduction to nature using parent-child

interaction, music, art, storytelling, games, and/or live animal demonstrations.

Recommended ages: 3 - 5 Preregistration & prepayment is required.

9:30 – 11:00 am $5 per child – 18 months and above

$25 if registering for all classes

October 7 Deep Blue Sea Join us on an underwater adventure. Explore the underwater world of our planet through

crafts and water play.

October 21 Whooo’s Nocturnal? Discover different animals that like to be

awake while we sleep. You might even have a chance to touch some of these critters!

November 4 Fall into Fun! Leaves are falling down all around! We will

look at trees and their leaves, make our own impression of a tree and dance like leaves!

November 18 Hey Boo Boo! Let’s discover the different types of bears, look for Yogi, and have a picnic with your favorite

bear from home!

December 9 Patty Cake, Patty Cake Join us as we discover what happens when we add water to different baking ingredients. We will play with mud, flour, play dough, and salt.

January 6 Winter Wonderland Create a winter wonderland of your own! From snowflakes to snow (cones) and sledding, you

and your lil’ one will have a great time!

HOMESCHOOL WEDNESDAYS

HOMESCHOOL WEDNESDAYS Need help teaching science? Have fun hiking the Santa Ana river bottom, participating

in a variety of activities, performing experiments, enjoying a presentation, playing games, and/or creating a craft. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring water.

** Preregistrations and prepayment required – no walk-ins ** (Registration form at www.frindsofhiddenvalley.org)

Programs will begin promptly at 10:00am and 1:30pm and will be from 1½ to 2 hours in length.

Per child: $5 per session or $25 for all six AM OR PM session2.

(For students younger than the recommended age, parent participation is mandatory.)

HOMESCHOOL WEDNESDAYS Need help teaching science? Have fun hiking the Santa Ana river bottom, participating

in a variety of activities, performing experiments, enjoying a presentation, playing games, and/or creating a craft. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring water.

** Preregistrations and prepayment required – no walk-ins ** Please see website for additional information and registration forms.

Programs will begin promptly at 10:00am and 1:00pm and run 1½ to 2 hours. Per child: $7 per session

*Please note time changes and dates programs are offered* Students younger than the recommended age, parent participation is mandatory.

How’s the Weather up there? 1st Wednesdays of the Month 10am or 1pm class offering

Recommended ages 7- up

Weather…Trouble in the Animal World?

November 6 Get M.A.D.-Migrate, Adapt or Die!

Learn how animals have adapted to our ever changing environment.

Meteorology: It’s not About Meteors!

December 4 It’s about weather-whether you believe

it or not! You’ll be building a bracelet while playing the water cycle game and

making your own thermometer.

Hold Onto Your Hats-It’s Windy! February 5

Under a lot of pressure? You’re not alone-so are winds! You’ll be making

your own wind instruments, and playing the windy hats game!

Let’s Talk Science 3rd Wednesdays of the Month

1pm class offering Recommended ages 6 - up

Gotta Eat and Run! September 18

Nature is a world of eat or be eaten. Learn about predator & prey, the tools of

their trade and the food chain.

Pollution Solution October 16

Learn the various types of pollution and their cause and effects. Discover possible

solutions… Reduce, Reuse & Recycle.

Blast off to the Moon! November 20

Learn the different phases of the moon and what we see from earth. Learn about

some US Space Missions.

What’s the Matter? January 15

Explore matter and discover its various states and properties.

Home School

Astronomy Night

Special Friday Night Class October 4, 2013

7pm to 9pm Costs $3.00 per person

Keep your eyes on the sky as the Riverside Astronomical Society

shares their expertise and telescopes. Explore the amazing world of space and astronomy.

Enjoy learning about stars, planets and our solar system. A craft and light refreshment will be offered.

*Separate registration form*

Eagle Scout Recognition

Hidden Valley would like to thank the following scouts for caring and supporting us with their projects

this summer:

Dakota Aguilar-Walkway Lighting Jeffry Barbour- Tracking Area

Michael Tran- Refinishing Benches Gabriel Aguilar-Picnic Area

William Droke-Geology Cabinet

Interested in doing your project at Hidden Valley? Call us and set up

an appointment.

PHYISCAL ADDRESS: 11401 ARLINGTON AVE.

RIVERSIDE, CA 92505 (951) 785-7452

MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX # 7757

RIVERSIDE, CA 92513

www.rivcoparks.org www.friendsofhiddenvalley.org

Open Saturdays 10 am – 4 pm

(Monday-Friday groups by appointment only)

Boy Scout Merit Badge Programs $10 per scout

8:00am - 1:00 pm ~Reservations required~

Fulfill many of the requirements for three of your merit badges. Check our website for

prerequisites and bring the required items to complete each badge.

Environmental Science – February 19 & May 21

Nature – March 26 Mammals – April 16

Plan your own day – $150 minimum (1-15 scouts; $10 each additional scout)

Save the Dates:

Saturday, May 3, 2014

10am to 2pm Enjoy guided nature walks, crafts, hayrides,

games, live animals, and much more! Family fun for everyone!

SUMMER CAMP 2014

Two weeks of fun and learning will be offered summer 2014 here at Hidden Valley Nature Center! Registration begins on March 22nd.

Summer camp runs from 8am to 12pm each day. For ages 5 to 11.

June 16 – 20 AND June 23 – 27

Help support the programs here at the Nature Center and become a member of the Friends of Hidden Valley! Check out

our Friends’ website for more information.

www.friendsofhiddenvalley.org

Ask about other programs offered at Hidden Valley Nature Center:

Birthday Parties Cub Scout Programs

Boy Scout Merit Badges Brownie & Girl Scout Programs

Educational In-house and Outreaches

Parks make life better!

Join us for our 2nd annual fundraising run along the trails here at Hidden

Valley! For more information and to register for the run, follow the links at

rivcoparks.org. Receive a T-Shirt and registration

discount for registering by February 7th.

Please note that due to the ever rising costs and shrinking budgets, that this will be our

last bi-annual program mailer. Please bookmark our websites to keep informed of

our events, programs and classes offered. If you would like to receive a digital copy,

please visit: www.friendsofhiddenvalley.org and sign up for our e-mail version.

We want to thank you for all your support!

-The staff at Hidden Valley e-mail: HVNC@rivcoparks.org

March 1, 2014

BUG & REPTILE Appreciation DAY

Saturday, October 12, 2013 10am to 2pm

$3 per person

Enjoy live animal presentations as you meet and touch a variety of reptiles and

insects. Earn a Certificate of Bravery when you hold a python! Join us for

games, crafts, and face painting as we discover the wonders of these creepy,

but wonderful creatures!

Nature at Night

Saturday, October 26, 2013 6:30pm to 9pm

$4.00 per person (Reservations Required)

Learn about owls, skunks, bats, and other nocturnal critters as you are guided by our naturalist along our

nature trail. You will meet costumed “Critters” at educational stations

along the way. Other activities include live animal presentation, a

craft, and face painting. Participants are welcome to come in costume. This is an educational event, not

scary. Light refreshments will be served.