Docent Tours
Madrona Marsh Docents provide groups with fun, interactive experiences
Trained Docents introduce learning groups to one of the last remaining vernal freshwater marshes in Los Angeles County through fun, interactive experiences. Learn about the diversity of life in the Reserve, how these plants and animals are specially adapted to the challenging conditions of their unique habitats, and what your group can do to help protect and restore this unique community resource.
Student Study Tours For School Groups
Your visit includes a two-hour tour visiting the Nature Center and the Reserve.
Typical Program Includes:
- Program Length: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Month(s) Offered: October through May
- Day(s) Offered: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Time(s) Offered: 10 am – 12 pm
- Grades: K – 12, College, Adults
- Maximum number of Participants: 60 per day, students + adult chaperones
- Recommended: 1 adult chaperone per 10 students
- Fee: Free, but donations are gladly accepted
Add-on options include:
- A hands-on, interactive Water Lab – for 5th graders and older. (seasonal, wet season only, please ask)
- Nonfiction book read-aloud – for students in grades TK-2
- Customized tours can be discussed on request
Tour Experiences For Scouts
Various Merit Badge experiences are available for Girl and Boy Scouts at all levels.
Typical Program Includes:
- All days and times are dependent on docent availability
- Program Length: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Half the class time is in the classroom; the other half of the time is in the Nature Preserve
- Month(s) Offered: Year-Round
- Day(s) Offered: Tuesday – Saturday (dependent on docent availability)
- Time(s) Offered: 10 am – 12 pm (can be personalized based on docent availability)
- Maximum number of Participants: 6-14 scouts per class (no siblings, please)
- Customized tours can be discussed on request
- Program Cost: $50.00 per group
Tour Experiences For Groups
If you are interested in a tour for your organization or a large family group, please contact us.
Program Includes:
- All days and times are dependent on docent availability
- Program Length: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Time in both the Nature Center and the Preserve
- Month(s) Offered: Year-Round
- Day(s) Typically Offered: Tuesday – Saturday (dependent on docent availability)
- Nights: By special request and limited availability
- Time(s) Offered: 10 am – 12 pm (can be personalized based on docent availability)
- Maximum number of Participants: 10-15 persons, children must be accompanied by an adult
- Program Cost: Free, but donations are encouraged.
For more information about our classroom or organization programs, please get in touch with the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at (310) 782-3989.