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

 
December 2010 - January, 2011

Christmas Bird Counts

January 4th, 2011 Bensten CBC Pontoon Boart Trip
January 8, 2011 - May, 2011

Kid's Nature Club

January - March, 2011 Speaker Series

January - March, 2011

Birding Field Trips

Jan - Dec , 2011 2011 Monthly Birding Excursions
- COMING SOON - Family Nature Day
February 19, 2011 Bird Banding Demo
February 22, 2010 Live Raptor Show
May 14-16, 2010 Dragonfly Days
June 2011 Summer Nature Camps
July 2011 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