www.chulavistanaturecenter.org
Organization Type:
Government Agency, Non-Profit
Mission:
The mission of the Chula Vista Nature Center is to serve the public by providing a quality nature center/living museum in order to promote coastal resource conservation and environmental stwardship through education.
Contact:
Tina Matthias
Chula Vista Nature Center
1000 Gunpowder Point Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: (619) 409-5905
Fax: (619) 409-5910
tina@cvnc.us
Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional
Counties Served:
Imperial, Riverside, San Diego
Activities:
Education, Recycling, Conservation, Tourism, Recreation, Restoration, Resource Management
Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Coastal Sage Scrub Habitat
Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Website
Speaker/Lecture Series:
Outreach for service groups, schools, community events
Education Programs:
Educational Tours of various types and duration focusing on the total marshland ecosystem.
• Field journaling
• Docent Training
• Birdwatching
• Eco-tourist trips
• Birthday parties
Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Students, General Public
In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, Naturalists, Students/Interns, General Public
Field Trip Orientation workshops for teachers. Sweetwater Safari backpack program for 4th grade, bird walks and birding skills classes, docent training.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed for a variety of jobs, including gift shop staff, arts and
crafts leader, animal caretaker, and docent. Please contact the Nature Center for
current opportunities: Tina Matthias, (619) 409-5905, tina@cvnc.us
Service Fee:
$6 adult, $5 seniors, $4 junior 12-17, $3 children 4-11
Fees are subject to change.
Programs and events: fees vary.
General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Gift Shop
Parking Availability:
Off-site parking, with shuttle bus
Public Transit Access:
San Diego Trolley stop at Bayside E Street Station
Disabled Access:
Nature Center shuttle bus is wheelchair accessible. Please park in the outer parking lot and ride the shuttle.
