Parks > Whittier Narrows Nature Center
Whittier Narrows Nature Center
1000 North Durfee Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
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Map and Driving Directions
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Park Telephone: (626) 575-5523
Fax: (626) 443-5359
For Park Reservations Please Call:
(626) 575-5523
Open From Sunrise to Sunset
Nature Center Museum:
Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Closed Christmas Day
Phone (626) 575-5523
Free Parking
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Bordering the San Gabriel River, this 400-acre sanctuary of riparian woodland, features four lakes, including many plants and animals native to wetland communities. The lakes provide a winter sanctuary for migrating waterfowl and are available by special permit for birding and photography. Other activities include: hikes, walks, seasonal special events, naturalist docent trainings, Junior Ranger Programs, and nature day camps. School group tours are available by reservation. Wheel chair and stroller accessible trails are also available. Binoculars are available for loan for guided walks, field trips in Nature activities, and for self-guided walks.
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Park Features
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• Bird watching
• Docent Naturalist Training
• Hiking
• Picnicking
• School and Group Tours (reservation required)
• Seasonal Special Events
• Wheelchair and Stroller accessible Trails Available
• Gift shop
• Live and Taxidermy animal exhibits
• Museum
• Nature Center
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Special Events
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National Public Lands Day
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September 25, 2010
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Come out and celebrate National Public Lands Day and give recognition by planting shade trees as part of a grant program from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. This program will provide nearly 800 California native trees for planting at paticipating Los Angeles County Parks. For more information please contact the park office at:
626-575-5523
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Free to all ages
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Park Programs
(Program and event fees,dates and times subject to change)
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Bird Walks
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2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
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All Ages
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8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
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Fee: No charge
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Family Nature Walks
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1st Saturday of each month
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All ages
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9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Fee: No Charge- Donations accepted
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Family Night Hikes
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For additional information, please call the Nature Center at (626) 575-5523
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All Ages
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Fee: No charge
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Field Trips in Nature
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All Ages
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By Appointment Only
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Outreach Events
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All Ages
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By Appointment Only
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Fee: No Charge
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High School Community Service Projects
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For additional information, please call the Nature Center at (626) 575-5523
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Scouting Projects and nature based Badge requriements
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All levels – Call the Nature Center for details (626) 575-5523
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