Friends of Madrona Marsh

🌿 Discovery Zone – Explore, Discover, Wonder!
2026-01-17 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA, 90503, United States
Welcome to the Discovery Zone at Madrona Marsh — a hands-on space where young explorers can learn about nature through play, curiosity, and discovery! Kids can touch, observe, and investigate real objects from the marsh, including feathers, seeds, animal tracks, shells, and plant samples. Interactive displays and simple science activities help children learn how plants and animals survive, why wetlands are important, and how people can help protect the environment.
Whether you’re looking through a magnifier, matching animal footprints, or building a food web, the Discovery Zone encourages questions, creativity, and respect for wildlife. It’s a fun way for kids of all ages to connect with nature and become future environmental stewards.

Friday Fun
2026-01-16 10:00 - 12:00
Friday Fun is a hands-on program for preschoolers, age 3-6, and their parents or guardians. The program is offered at no charge every Friday. The program will incorporate story time, science, art, and a tour emphasizing the chosen topic.

Some weeks, there will also be potting or other activities. The topics emphasize respect for all living things and prepare the children (and parents) to be good stewards of the planet.

Pre-registration is required.

Registration for the Friday event begins on Tuesday at 10:00 am of the same week.Call the Nature Center to register at (310)782-3989.

Space is limited to the first 20 people who sign up

Tyke Hike
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:30
Bring your young child (ages 0 – 6 yr.) for a walk around the Preserve and an introduction to nature. Listen to birds, look for frogs, and get refreshed in the sun and our cool breeze.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
It’s held in the Preserve. Meet in front of the Nature Center.
This is an outdoor event.

Nature Storytime
2026-02-12 10:30 - 12:00
Nature Storytime is a hands-on program for preschoolers ages 2-5 years.
Explore the wonders of Madrona Marsh through engaging stories and educational learning activities. Each program is designed to teach the importance of nature in a caring, nurturing environment.
Pre-registration is required. Call the Nature Center to register at (310)782-3989.
Must be accompanied by an adult.
