We offer a wide variety of exceptional educational programs and events throughout the year.  Our scheduled events include:

December 2009 - January 2010

Christmas Bird Counts

December 6, 2009 - May 27th, 2010

Kid's Nature Club

January - March 2010 Speaker Series

January - April 2010

Birding Field Trips

Jan - Dec 2010 2010 Monthly Birding Excursions
January 21, 2010 25th Anniversary Family Nature Day
February 13, 2010 Bird Banding Demo
February 22, 2010 Live Raptor Show
May 14-16, 2010 Dragonfly Days
June 2010 Summer Nature Camps
July 2010 Kids' Nature Photo Camp with Ruth Hoyt
  

We also have ongoing projects of interest to those 

who might want to join in and help or just observe and learn:

  • We operate the interpretive tram at Santa Ana NWR.  The tram runs from Thanksgiving to the end of May and offers interpreter and driver opportunities for dedicated VNC volunteers.

  • Plantings representing the diverse biotic regions of the Valley

  • Remodeling of the exhibit hall

  • Ongoing program development