BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML WPForms//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Feeds v3.12.1//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Junior Naturalist Camp X-WR-CALDESC:Friends of Madrona Marsh X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 DTSTART:20260308T100000 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 DTSTART:20260308T100000 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Junior Naturalist Camp DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2026 Junior Naturalist Program for students e ntering grades 6–8 in September 2026. The program will take place at t he Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center\, located at 3201 Plaza del Amo\, Torrance\, CA 90503. For additional information\, please call 310- 782-3989.\n \;\n\n\nWe are very excited that your child will be part icipating in this program. We have planned a week full of fascinating\, exciting\, educational\, and engaging activities for our Junior Naturali sts. We look forward to sharing our love of nature\, science\, and envir onmental exploration with your child.\nARRIVAL AND PICK-UP INFORMATION\n \nParents/guardians\, please drop off and pick up your child each day in the Nature Center Classroom on time.\n• Drop-off: 9:00 AM\n• Pick-u p: 3:00 PM\nIf someone other than a parent or caregiver will be picking up your child\, that person must be at least 18 years old. Please provid e written permission including the individual's name.\n\nREGISTRATION/EN ROLLMENT\n\nThe registration fee is $170 per student. The fee includes l unch and all program supplies for the week. The program is limited to 15 students. Payment is required to reserve a student’s place in the pro gram. To enroll\, please bring a check for $170 to the Madrona Marsh Nat ure Center. We also accept Zelle and Venmo.\n\nMINIMUM ENROLLMENT REQUIR EMENT\n\nA minimum of 10 students is required for the Junior Naturalist Program. If minimum enrollment is not met\, families will be notified ap proximately 3–4 days before the start date regarding any program cance llation.\n\nJUNIOR NATURALIST GOALS\n\nThrough hands-on scientific inves tigations\, field observations\, and stewardship activities\, students w ill develop an appreciation for the natural world while learning how to protect and conserve local ecosystems.\n\nStudents will gain experience using scientific tools\, collecting environmental data\, recording obser vations\, and communicating their discoveries as Junior Naturalists.\n\n PROGRAM DETAILS\n\nThroughout the week\, students will participate in gr oup and individual activities focused on ecology\, biodiversity\, water quality\, climate change\, conservation\, habitat restoration\, and scie ntific research. Students will maintain a field journal to record observ ations\, scientific data\, sketches\, and reflections. Each student will also complete a project related to nature and Madrona Marsh.\n\nActivit ies are designed to help students better understand what it means to be a naturalist while developing observation\, research\, communication\, a nd stewardship skills.\n\nThe program provides a light lunch consisting of a sandwich\, fruit\, chips\, and a cookie. Drinking water will be ava ilable throughout the day.\n\nPROPOSED WEEKLY SCHEDULE\n\nDay 1: Ecology and Biodiversity\nEcological pyramids\, food webs\, species classificat ion\, marsh exploration\, and biodiversity surveys.\n\nDay 2: Water Qual ity and Wetlands\nWater chemistry investigations including pH\, dissolve d oxygen\, nitrate\, and phosphate testing. Students will collect water samples and explore wetland habitats.\n\nDay 3: Native Plants\, Restorat ion\, and Invasive Species\nNative plant identification\, propagation te chniques\, habitat restoration\, and invasive species management.\n\nDay 4: Climate Change and Conservation\nClimate science\, carbon sequestrat ion\, wetland importance\, conservation challenges\, and environmental m onitoring activities.\n\nDay 5: Research and Stewardship Day\nStudents w ill prepare and present mini-projects or posters based on their observat ions and investigations conducted throughout the week. Students will als o participate in a stewardship activity and celebrate their accomplishme nts during the Junior Naturalist Certificate Ceremony.\nWHAT TO BRING\nâ €¢ Jacket\, hat\, and sunscreen.\n• Closed-toe shoes.\n• Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities and nature exploration.\n• S mall snack (optional).\n• Reusable water bottle.\n• Small backpack f or personal belongings.\n• Markers or colored pencils for drawing and journaling activities.\n• Students may bring an iPhone\, tablet\, or c amera with the necessary charger only if needed       for their proje ct. Students are solely responsible for their equipment.\n• Labeling b elongings is highly recommended.\n\nWHAT NOT TO BRING\n\nPlease leave el ectronic games\, iPods\, fidget spinners\, or other distracting items at home.\n\nDangerous items that may be considered weapons\, including mat ches or pocketknives\, are not allowed.\n\nJUNIOR NATURALIST BEHAVIOR EX PECTATIONS\n\n• Stay within sight of the group at all times.\n• Be r espectful of teachers\, staff\, volunteers\, other students\, and yourse lf.\n• Keep your hands to yourself. Do not touch other people or their belongings without permission.\n• Come prepared for the day’s activ ities with appropriate clothing and equipment.\n• Apply sunscreen and bug spray at home before arriving.\n• Help keep the Nature Center and Preserve clean by picking up your belongings and disposing of trash prop erly.\n• Be willing to experience new activities\, places\, and friend ships.\n• DO NOT feed the animals at any time\, including education an imals.\n\nEXAMPLES OF BEHAVIORS THAT ARE NOT ACCEPTED\n• Angry or vulg ar language\, including swearing\, name calling\, or shouting.\n• Beha vior that poses a safety risk to the student or others.\n• Unwanted ph ysical contact with another person.\n• Harassment or intimidation thro ugh words\, gestures\, body language\, or other threatening behavior.\nâ €¢ Disrespectful behavior toward group leaders\, staff\, volunteers\, or other students.\n• Theft or destruction of another person’s propert y.\nCONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR\n1. Your child will receive a warning and be redirected back to the group activities.\n2. Second occur rence — Your child may not be able to participate in the activity for the remainder of the day\, and parents/guardians will be informed at pic k up time.\n3. Third occurrence — Parents/guardians will be contacted\ , and the child may no longer be able to participate in the program. No refunds will be provided for exclusion due to unacceptable behavior.\n\n We want every child to feel comfortable\, safe\, and supported during th e program. If your child is experiencing any difficulties during the wee k\, please let us know. Our goal is to provide a fun\, safe\, and educat ional experience for all participants.\n\nHEALTH ISSUES / EMERGENCY PROC EDURES\nOur program is designed to keep students active and outdoors for most of the day. Please monitor your child’s health each morning and do not bring a sick child to the program. A child who is ill may become uncomfortable and could expose other students and adults to illness. If your child becomes sick during the day\, a parent/guardian or designated emergency contact will be contacted for pickup.\nIf a minor injury or h ealth concern occurs and your child requires medical attention\, the fol lowing procedures will be followed:\n• Parents/guardians or family mem bers will be informed of the incident at the end of the day unless immed iate notification is necessary.\n• First aid will be provided and the incident will be documented on an accident report form.\n• The child w ill be continuously observed and cared for during and after first aid is provided.\n\nIn the event of a serious injury or health emergency requi ring professional medical care:\n• Parents/guardians or emergency cont acts will be notified immediately.\n• 911 emergency services may be co ntacted.\n• A responsible adult may accompany the child to the hospita l if a parent/guardian or emergency contact cannot be reached.\n• The incident and any first aid provided will be fully documented.\n\nIf you prefer different emergency procedures for your child\, please indicate t hem on the registration forms.\nOur goal is to provide a wonderful\, fun \, safe\, and educational Junior Naturalist experience that encourages c uriosity\, scientific thinking\, environmental stewardship\, and a lifel ong appreciation for nature.\nGet ready for an exciting week of discover y at Madrona Marsh! URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com/events/junior-natura list-camp/ UID:urn:uuid:5e44cf82-e81a-4089-a14d-ef1675c4a3da STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20260720T153224Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T150000 LOCATION:3201 Plaza Del Amo END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR