San Dimas Canyon Nature Center

San Dimas Canyon Nature Center The San Dimas Canyon Nature Center was the first nature center in the Los Angeles County Park system.

Visitors have come to discover the center’s unique artifacts, animal ambassadors, and learn exciting info about the area and its rich history. The San Dimas Canyon Nature Center was the first nature center in the Los Angeles County Park system opened in the 1950s. For decades, nature enthusiasts have come to discover the center’s unique artifacts, fun facts about the native animals, and learn exciting information about the area and its rich history.

Congratulations to our 2026 Docent Class! 🎓🦉🌳Today our docent class graduated after 10 weeks of taking the volunteer tra...
08/29/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Docent Class! 🎓🦉🌳

Today our docent class graduated after 10 weeks of taking the volunteer training course. Our new docent class will get to volunteer their time at the nature center from outreaches to programs.

Join us at San Dimas Canyon Nature Center for our annual park Community Meeting. Come meet park staff, learn about upcom...
08/28/2026

Join us at San Dimas Canyon Nature Center for our annual park Community Meeting.

Come meet park staff, learn about upcoming events, programs, and activities. We want to hear from you about your park priorities. 🌳

Hope to see you on Thursday, September 10th from 6:30pm-7:30pm!

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our Family Fireside event. We played games, learned from our animal am...
08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our Family Fireside event. We played games, learned from our animal ambassadors, and made s’mores! 🏕️🔥

Thank you to our exhibitors:
Healthy Footprints Adventure Community for hosting the Camping 101 workshop
Pomona Valley Pride
San Dimas Mountain Rescue
San Dimas Raptor Rescue
Friendship Park
Pomona Valley Bird Alliance

*reposted to correct a typo* San Dimas Canyon Nature Center Associates invite you to join us on Saturday, August 22nd fo...
07/28/2026

*reposted to correct a typo* San Dimas Canyon Nature Center Associates invite you to join us on Saturday, August 22nd for an exciting event filled with games, smores, a camping 101 workshop, and more! 🏕️🌌

The workshop will take place at the outdoor amphitheater between 4-5:30pm.

The workshop and educational exhibits are free of charge. Games will require purchase of tickets from gift shop, which will also be open for shopping during the event.

No registration required.

You won’t want to miss this week’s Nature Knowledge Nights 🌲🌙🎞️San Dimas Canyon Nature Center and Healthy Footprint Adve...
07/27/2026

You won’t want to miss this week’s Nature Knowledge Nights 🌲🌙🎞️

San Dimas Canyon Nature Center and Healthy Footprint Adventures (Healthy Footprints Adventure Community) have the privilege to screen the documentary, Hawk Watch.

Join us this Wednesday, July 29th and Friday, July 31st to learn about the conservation of the Swainson’s Hawk. Friday’s screening will feature a Q&A.

San Dimas Canyon Nature Center Associates invite you to join us on Saturday, August 22nd for an exciting event filled wi...
07/25/2026

San Dimas Canyon Nature Center Associates invite you to join us on Saturday, August 22nd for an exciting event filled with games, smores, a camping 101 workshop, and more! 🏕️🌌

All funds will support our animal ambassadors.

This week’s Nature Knowledge Nights will be focused on nocturnal wildlife 🌙🌌 Join us this Wednesday, July 22nd & Friday,...
07/20/2026

This week’s Nature Knowledge Nights will be focused on nocturnal wildlife 🌙🌌

Join us this Wednesday, July 22nd & Friday, July 24th from 6pm-7pm to learn about these fascinating nighttime creatures.

What an incredible summer at our Wild About Nature Summer Camp! ☀️ As we wrap up another amazing summer camp, we’re fill...
07/14/2026

What an incredible summer at our Wild About Nature Summer Camp! ☀️ As we wrap up another amazing summer camp, we’re filled with gratitude for all the curious, adventurous, and enthusiastic campers who joined us. Throughout the two sessions, participants explored the wonders of nature through hands on activities, met our animal ambassadors, discovered local wildlife, and created nature inspired crafts.

Until next summer 👋 keep exploring, keep asking questions, and always stay wild about nature! 🌻🌲

Join us this week to learn about the San Dimas Raptor Rescue (San Dimas Raptor Rescue)! 🦉 Learn more about our local rap...
07/14/2026

Join us this week to learn about the San Dimas Raptor Rescue (San Dimas Raptor Rescue)! 🦉 Learn more about our local raptors and how you can help coexist.

REMINDER ‼️ If you find a sick or injured bird of prey, please call our Raptor Rescue line at (626) 559-5732.

🦌 Come and learn about the Mule Deer at our Nature Knowledge Night on July 8th and 10th at 6-7pm. Learn how they forage ...
07/06/2026

🦌 Come and learn about the Mule Deer at our Nature Knowledge Night on July 8th and 10th at 6-7pm. Learn how they forage and thrive in the Angeles National Forest. 🌲

Address

1628 Sycamore Canyon Road
San Dimas, CA
91773

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 7:30pm
Thursday 8am - 7:30pm
Friday 8am - 7:30pm
Saturday 8am - 7:30pm
Sunday 8am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+19095997512

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