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Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

www.rsabg.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
To conserve, protect, study, and display native California flora

Contact:
Ann Joslin, Public Relations Officer
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
1500 N. College Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: (909) 625-8767
Fax: (909) 626-3489
ann.joslin@cgu.edu

Geographical Focus:
State

Counties Served:
Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego

Activities:
Research, Education, Conservation

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Posters, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Guidebooks, Exhibits/Displays, Speaker/Lecture Series

Education Programs:

Special Programs
•  Native Partners: Plants and the California Indians (4th grade)
•  Web of Life: The Study of Ecological Relationships and Diversity of Life (4-6th grades)
•  Feathered Friends: The Biology and Behavior of Birds (3-6th grades)
•  California’s Sizzling Deserts (3-6th grades)

Guided Tours
School Groups $35 per class, Youth Organizations $3 per person
•  General Tour, all ages
•  Sensational Walk, K-3rd grades
•  Discovering Fall, K-3rd grades
•  Wonders of Spring, K-3rd grades
•  Indian Uses of Native Plants, 3-6th grades

Outreach/Tour Programs
•  Native Partners: Indian Uses of Native Plants (teacher kit)
•  Reach out to Nature (teacher kit)

Resources for Teachers
•  Workshops
•  CALALIVE

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Student, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 100

Other Languages:
Written materials
Spanish: Garden Guide

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Naturalists, Students/Interns, General Public:
Training courses vary from workshops to several weeks for schooling.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
Volunteers at RSABG play a vital role at the Garden. Volunteers are essential to educational programs, leading tours for visiting school children and adults. Volunteers assist our horticultural staff to maintain the 86 acre living collection and our nursery staff to propagate our native plants. Volunteers assist in the research library and herbarium. Volunteers help plan and coordinate fundraising events to add financial support to the garden. Positions are available in the following areas:
•  Education/Tours
•  Fundraising and Events
•  Garden Shop and Visitor Center
•  Horticulture
•  Research-Herbarium
•  Research-Library
•  Other
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Interested persons
  Commitment Required:
20 hours a month
  Application/Training:
A Volunteer training and orientation course is conducted each fall. Additional training to lead tours as a docent is offered immediately following basic training.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Brenda Bolinger, Manager of Volunteer Programs
(909) 625-8767 ext. 256
brenda.bolinger@cgu.edu


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Contact Richard Chute if interested
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
Yes
  Stipend:
Yes
  Credit:
Yes
  Contact Name:
Richard Chute
(909) 625-8767 ext. 222
richard.chute@cgu.edu


Videos:
For use on site

CD-Rom:
For purchase
•  CAL Alive!

Slideshows:
For use on site, free of charge
•  Walking Tour of the Garden

Service Fee:
Classes, lectures, and craft workshops all have fees and registration requirements

General Services:
Restrooms, Bookstore/Gift Shop

Parking Availability:
No charge for parking

Public Transit Access:
Foothill Transit Metro Link

Disabled Access:
Limited areas in the garden area are wheelchair accessible, accessibility guide published for more information


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