A successful partnership of life, community, and the City of Torrance.
A successful partnership of life, community, and the City of Torrance.
Trained docents lead two-hour tours for preschool through college students from October through May. Basic tours include guided visits through the Preserve and the Nature Center. On-site facilities include restrooms in the Nature Center, drinking fountains, and a small picnic area.
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The Preserve is a natural habitat that is home to many species. All visitors are expected to understand that they are in an area where all life is respected. The animals a visitor may encounter include birds, insects, amphibians (frogs, reptiles, lizards, and snakes).
In the Native Garden and throughout the Preserve, visitors will see native plants that have adapted to live in the Southern California climate.
What to wear: closed-toe walking shoes, a hat with a brim, sunscreen, and long pants.
The charge for tours is 50ยข per student. There is no charge for Torrance schools.
Would you enjoy becoming a volunteer docent and leading school tours? Guided tour docents are storytellers, creating positive connections between learners of all ages and our unique Preserve. Guided tour docents have a love for both our place and our audience.
Docents must be 18 years of age or older and pass a background check. We offer a series of docent training workshops during the summer and fall; we provide lots of support and encouragement all year long.
There are usually 5 training workshops, each of which is approximately 2 hours long. The workshops cover various topics. There will be ample opportunities to tour with an experienced docent.
Necessary preparation:
Commitment: available to conduct two to six tours a month from January - May
