Educational Experiences at the Madrona Marsh in Torrance

For Teachers

Madrona Marsh Docents give students fun and interactive experiences with our unique freshwater marsh ecosystem!

Trained Education Docents introduce students 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 students can do to help protect and restore this unique community resource.

This two-hour tour will visit the Nature Center and the Preserve. Add-on options include:

A hands-on, interactive Water Lab can be added for 5th graders and older. (seasonal, wet season only, please ask)
A nonfiction book read-aloud can be added on for students in grades TK, K, 1.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Program Length: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Month(s) Offered: September 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
Program Cost: $0.50 per student for non-Torrance schools

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Girlscout posing for a photo while her scout leader and other members sit in the background.

For Girl Scout Leaders

Various Merit Badge experiences are available for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, or Cadettes.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Program Length: 2 - 2.5 hours
6-14 girls per class (no siblings, please)
Program Cost: $50.00 per group
Must wear closed-toed shoes
Half the class time is in the classroom; the other half of the time is in the Reserve.

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