Mary Vagle Museum & Nature Center
11501 Cypress Avenue Close to Jurupa Swim Lagoon (909) 428-8386

Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday	12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Hours:
CLOSED	December 24 - January 2
School Programs
Monday - Friday (with prior registration)

The Nature Center, located in the beautiful Jurupa Hills area, will introduce students and families to the many wonders of the outdoors. Your child or class will love our walking tours, clubs, and guided field trips. Please call today to register or find out more.
For various subjects including art, music, astronomy, etc.
For more information please call (909) 428-8386



A Night at the Museum
Join our fearless families of “trick or treaters” who will wander through a spook-filled museum and venture out on our Haunted Hike. It is a night filled with ghosts and goblins, costume judging, treats and prizes.



Join the Nature Center and the Riverside Astronomical Society on a tour through summer’s night sky. Amateur astronomers from the society will be on hand with their telescopes to show viewers planets, galaxies and nebulae. An exciting evening for both budding and experienced amateurs.
The Nature Center offers activity-based science and history programs, keyed into CA Content Standards, for grades K-12. Students will tour the Mary Vagle Museum, Nature Center, and pond. Our interactive activities will introduce students and teachers to the large variety of species and vegetation in Fontana.



The Nature Center offers a variety of opportunities for young scouts to work on merit badges, pins and belt loop requirements. Scout groups are also welcome to come and enjoy exciting outdoor activities.
Individuals with an interest in becoming a part of an exciting new environmental education program are needed to apply for our volunteer docent group. Retired or part-time teachers are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information please call Rick at the Nature Center.
Designed for elementary school students, this trip will provide students with a tour of the Mary Vagle Museum & Nature Center and a short walk around the Nature Center's pond (weather permitting) to provide students with wonderful sights, sounds, and an exciting nature experience. The tour also includes live reptiles for viewing.

Fee:	$75 per group Adult Chaperones & Teachers - No charge
When:	By advanced reservation only
No more than 30 students. Three (3) weeks advance reservation and payment required. (Checks, credit card, money order accepted) Don’t forget to bring lunch! We have a nice pond with ducks to picnic with!

For more information and reservations please call (909) 428-8386.