Idyllwild Nature Center, Idyllwild County Park

Idyllwild Nature Center, Idyllwild, CA Idyllwild Nature Center
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The Idyllwild Park County Nature Center shares the magnificence of the San Jacinto Mountains with visitors of all ages. The Center offers over five miles of hiking trails that wind past stunning vistas in every direction.
Inside the Center there are a variety of exhibits on local nature and history and a gift shop. On the deck visitors enjoy a variety of birds feed and socialize. The Center is available to schools scout troops, and other organizations for guided hikes, Jr. Naturalist programs and field trips.
The Center also has several special events, including the Wildflower and Art Show, usually held on Memorial Day. Winter or Summer, there is always something to do.
Our spacious auditorium is available for receptions, parties and community functions and we are located within the Idyllwild Country Campground where both tent sites and hookups are available. There is a fee for day use in the park which helps the Center programming and facilities. You day use fee allows you to tour the museum. hike the trails, picnic and use off the facilities. Camping Reservations: www.Riversidecountyparks.org

Shelley Kibby, Park Ranger for Idyllwild Nature Center,, was a featured guest on SouthwestBlend.com’s ‘Champagne Sundays’ Online Radio Show. This show was a special Nature & Wildlife Show that aired live on April 6th, 2008. To listen to the entire, unedited show, please click here. To Listen to Shelley’s interview, please Double Click on the Play Button below.

Idyllwild Country Park Nature Center
25225 Hwy 243, PO Box 341, Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 659-3850
www.Idyllwildnaturecenter.net
Adults: $2.00; Children under 12: $1.00, Dogs (on leash): $1.00Summer Hours: Thursday-Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Fall hours: Friday Sunday from 9 am to 4:30 pm

Idyllwild Nature Center Events & Special Programs - 2008
Oct. 25: Acorn Day 2008: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Join Archaeologist Daniel Mc Carthy and others at the Idyllwild Nature Center for a hands on experience as we learn about native usage of the acorn. Join in the fun as we gather, sort, shell, and ground acorns and make wiwish, the traditional meal for the Cahuilla. Bring and share your favorite acorn recipe. For the kids, a craft and various games will be on going through the day.

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