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Experience a greener tomorrow, today! Young people, their families and those who educate them will discover the latest hands-on activities, ready-to-use lesson ideas, and useful resources that are easily incorporated into everyday life from leading organizations that promote environmental education and awareness. |
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Where: The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California 91007 |
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Admission: The admission fees for
the Arboretum are:
All school sanctioned groups, pre-K through 12th grade, with a ratio of one adult per ten children are admitted free of charge. Any adult chaperones over the 1:10 ratio must pay the regular adult admission. All non-school sanctioned groups, such as scouts and daycare groups, must pay the regular admission fees. Registered students participating in the competitions are admitted free! A generous grant from Bank of America has provided funding allowing us to provide travel reimbursement to qualifying schools and children’s organizations on a first come, first served basis. If you are bringing a group of at least 5 children from Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino or Orange Counties you may be eligible to have gas ($0.55) and vehicle rental reimbursed to you. For more information, please contact Gary at widdison_gary @ lacoe.edu |
Arboretum admission fee
includes Fair and all activities!
Activities for Everyone!Live entertainment with music, crafts, hands-on activities, and storytelling will make this a fun-filled day for all. Visit wild animals, pick-up a free pine seedling, participate in environmental challenges, and take an “Eco-Tour” to some of the unique areas of the Arboretum. Join us for free workshops designed to teach families and children ways that they can help make the world a little greener! |
Eco-Hunt
The Ecological Treasure Hunt is open to students in grades 4 through 12. Using a map and compass, teams will explore the ecological treasures of The Arboretum, and will be challenged to answer questions about the world of nature. The Eco Hunt is open to school groups, children’s organizations and families. Contact Gary Widdison, (562) 922-6889 to participate. |
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Thanks to LAEEF's Major
Sponsors Contact Scott C. Gardner with the Los Angeles County Fire Department: Forestry Division, (909)-599-4615 if you would like to participate as an exhibitor. |
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last updated January 30, 2009