Friends of Shipley Nature Center

Friends of Shipley Nature Center Protected Wilderness

To restore, maintain, and enhance the Shipley Nature Center’s unique natural habitat and native flora and fauna for the enjoyment, enrichment, and education of present and future generations of all ages.

FREE community event in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall. Join us for a day of connection and hope as we...
09/14/2026

FREE community event in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.

Join us for a day of connection and hope as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall. Let’s walk in Dr. Jane Goodall’s footsteps together as we explore the nature center, learn more about Jane and her work, enjoy nature crafts, story time, and more.

This free community event brings people together outdoors to celebrate Jane’s legacy and look toward the future with hope.

This event is offered in collaboration with Roots & Shoots LA Basecamp and the Jane Goodall Institute USA.

🗓️SAT: OCT 03, 2026
🕘9:00am - 1:00pm

Ongoing activities:
- Self-guided trails celebrating Jane’s impacts
- Nature crafts
- Storytime in the redwoods
- Live Animal Ambassadors by Inside the Outdoors Foundation

Sign up upon arrival:
- Milkweed seed potting (10am & 12pm)
Space limited to 20 participants per session.

🅿️in the main lot: 17851 Goldenwest St. Alternate parking available at 6741 Central Park Dr.

To join the event, register at the link in our bio or at shipleynature.org.

We sat down and talked with Greenfoot about their visit to Shipley Nature Center last week. They offered some insight in...
09/11/2026

We sat down and talked with Greenfoot about their visit to Shipley Nature Center last week. They offered some insight into the best way to observe wildlife, both for the success of the observer and with respect to our local animals who live here at Shipley. When looking for wildlife, it’s best to be silent and look around you; even stopping and sitting on a bench quietly may make it easier to notice squirrels and hawks moving nearby. If we chase animals off-trail to get a better look, we just frighten and stress them out, and alert other wildlife in the area to our presence. The more we respect wildlife and their habitat, the more we can live in harmony with them.

Explore how we can connect ourselves through our five senses, ultimately more than five senses, to the outside world, Na...
09/10/2026

Explore how we can connect ourselves through our five senses, ultimately more than five senses, to the outside world, Nature. Walk less than a 1⁄2 mile through the trails with stops to explore, “follow” our senses, engaging in mindful, nature connection “invitations,” (activities) structured in a carefully designed sequence that aims to slow down our busy minds, create experiences that enhance nature and our inner nature connectedness and strengthen social relationships, boosting the therapeutic and restorative effects of nature for health and well-being. 🌲

Some activities may invite quiet stillness for up to 10 minutes.

SAT | Sept. 12 11am - 12:30pm

✨️ FREE community offering. There are a limited number of spots available. Please register to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are accepted if space allows.

Register on our website at shipleynature.org
This is offered in collaboration with wôkNnature, Nature Therapy Experiences

Pssst! We heard Greenfoot is migrating soon, and you could catch a glimpse of this gentle, not so giant, rare species at...
08/27/2026

Pssst! We heard Greenfoot is migrating soon, and you could catch a glimpse of this gentle, not so giant, rare species at the nature center during the upcoming migration window, September 01-05! Good thing we’re about to expand our hours - more hours, more fun!

Check out the post for details about Greenfoot’s habitat, behavior, food and range. This is a great chance to practice responsible observation of Greenfoot in the wild. And if you happen to catch a glimpse, snap some photos, which can be entered into our photo challenge.

Terms & conditions apply per the post.

🪶BIRD OF THE MONTH: American Barn Owl This stealthy hunter isn't always observed due to its nocturnal lifestyle. With sp...
08/26/2026

🪶BIRD OF THE MONTH: American Barn Owl

This stealthy hunter isn't always observed due to its nocturnal lifestyle. With specialized feathers perfect for hunting in complete silence, the American Barn Owl is an incredible sight to see. 🦉

Every month, a group of local birders come to Shipley to conduct a bird survey to talley the birds observed within the nature center. Betty Kanne, the author of the included document, organizes this birding group and shares the monthly survey counts! These surveys are posted on our bird bulletin board, just outside our interpretive center.

Document written by: Betty Kanne
Photos: James Kendall

🌱More hours, more fun! Starting Thursday, September 03 we’ll expand our open hours to include Thursdays!🎉You’re invited ...
08/21/2026

🌱More hours, more fun! Starting Thursday, September 03 we’ll expand our open hours to include Thursdays!

🎉You’re invited to the first Thursday of expanded hours to mark this moment with us in Shipley Nature Center history! Explore the trails, take in relaxing views overlooking Blackbird Pond, enjoy the Shirley Dettloff Interpretive Center and participate in activities that celebrate the start of more opportunities to visit Shipley.

Our ability to expand our hours depends on a large greeter base. If you are interested in being a greeter, please visit our website to learn more.

SAVE THE DATE
Starting Thursday Sept. 03
🕘 Weekly Hours
9AM-1PM
Tuesdays - Saturdays

📍Shipley Nature Center
17851 Goldenwest St
Huntington Beach 92647
Free Parking
🅿️Main Parking: 17851 Goldenwest St
🅿️Alternate parking: 6741 Central Park Dr

07/18/2026

We are one week away from Shipley Summer Games!😎☀️💚

Unplug and play!
🗓️SAT / JULY 25
🕒3:00-6:00 PM

🌱Nature-based carnival games🎯
🌞Summer fun on the trails🥾
🎵Music, food & community✌️

Shipley Nature Center
17851 Goldenwest Street
Huntington Beach

🅿️If parking in the main lot is full, go to the alternate lot at 6741 Central Park Drive

Entry is $5 suggested donation per person. Donations support the work of the Friends of Shipley Nature Center including habitat conservation, environmental education, and keeping activities and events free and low-cost for our community.

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Hope to see you there!

Discover the art of natural dyeing using plants that you can easily access. Explore how you can use pounding to extract ...
06/22/2026

Discover the art of natural dyeing using plants that you can easily access. Explore how you can use pounding to extract dye and even make a print. Learn a few basic concepts about how to naturally dye fabrics.

For your nature craft, we will make 💌CARDS & 🪄WANDS!

🗓️Friday, July 10
🕛12:00-1:30
🕞3:30-5:00

☀️This activity is designed for ages 5+
☀️Families are encouraged to craft together.
☀️Adults without children are welcome to attend.

$10 per ticket
🌱Each ticket represents a dye kit. If you wish to make your own card and wand, please purchase a ticket. Ticket fees cover the cost of the dye kit.

Register at the link in our bio or on our website.

Note: On Friday, July 10th, we will be open until 6PM since that is our rescheduled First Friday for extended hours. We will be open from 9-1 on Friday, July 3rd, and we will be closed on Saturday, July 4th due to the holiday.

DM or call with any questions.

Congrats to Elliott Chi, Troop 319 for completing his Eagle Scout project! Elliott wrote a research paper on seasonal gr...
06/16/2026

Congrats to Elliott Chi, Troop 319 for completing his Eagle Scout project! Elliott wrote a research paper on seasonal growth, which is linked via QR code to a sign that he designed and built for our trail. Thanks to Troop 319 for coming to help Elliott install the sign.

You can see the sign near the sages by trail marker 14.

06/04/2026

Nature Meditation Summer Walks are here. More info at the link in our bio.

Address

17851 Goldenwest Street
Huntington Beach, CA
92647

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17148424772

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