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Tuesday 8am - 7:30pm Wednesday 8am - 7:30pm Thursday 8am - 7:30pm Friday 8am - 7:30pm Saturday 8am - 7:30pm Sunday 8am - 7:30pm

San Dimas Canyon Nature Center

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San Dimas Canyon Nature Center

The San Dimas Canyon Nature Center was the first nature center in the Los Angeles County Park system.

Visitors have come to discover the center’s unique artifacts, animal ambassadors, and learn exciting info about the area and its rich history. The San Dimas Canyon Nature Center was the first nature center in the Los Angeles County Park system opened in the 1950s. For decades, nature enthusiasts have come to discover the center’s unique artifacts, fun facts about the native animals, and learn exciting information about the area and its rich history.

09/07/2026

Join us this Wednesday and Friday, September 9th & 11th, from 6pm-7pm for a presentation on Wildfire Safety for Outdoor Adventures.

Learn about staying on marked trails, avoid sparks and staying alert on changing conditions. 🥾

See you there!

09/02/2026

This week for Nature Knowledge Night, join us to learn about the wonder of Northern Mockingbirds. September 2nd & 4th from 6pm-7pm at the San Dimas Canyon Nature Center. See you there!

08/29/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Docent Class! 🎓🦉🌳

Today our docent class graduated after 10 weeks of taking the volunteer training course. Our new docent class will get to volunteer their time at the nature center from outreaches to programs.

08/28/2026

Join us at San Dimas Canyon Nature Center for our annual park Community Meeting.

Come meet park staff, learn about upcoming events, programs, and activities. We want to hear from you about your park priorities. 🌳

Hope to see you on Thursday, September 10th from 6:30pm-7:30pm!

08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our Family Fireside event. We played games, learned from our animal ambassadors, and made s’mores! 🏕️🔥

Thank you to our exhibitors:
Healthy Footprints Adventure Community for hosting the Camping 101 workshop
Pomona Valley Pride
San Dimas Mountain Rescue
San Dimas Raptor Rescue
Friendship Park
Pomona Valley Bird Alliance

07/28/2026

*reposted to correct a typo* San Dimas Canyon Nature Center Associates invite you to join us on Saturday, August 22nd for an exciting event filled with games, smores, a camping 101 workshop, and more! 🏕️🌌

The workshop will take place at the outdoor amphitheater between 4-5:30pm.

The workshop and educational exhibits are free of charge. Games will require purchase of tickets from gift shop, which will also be open for shopping during the event.

No registration required.

07/27/2026

You won’t want to miss this week’s Nature Knowledge Nights 🌲🌙🎞️

San Dimas Canyon Nature Center and Healthy Footprint Adventures (Healthy Footprints Adventure Community) have the privilege to screen the documentary, Hawk Watch.

Join us this Wednesday, July 29th and Friday, July 31st to learn about the conservation of the Swainson’s Hawk. Friday’s screening will feature a Q&A.

07/25/2026

San Dimas Canyon Nature Center Associates invite you to join us on Saturday, August 22nd for an exciting event filled with games, smores, a camping 101 workshop, and more! 🏕️🌌

All funds will support our animal ambassadors.

07/20/2026

This week’s Nature Knowledge Nights will be focused on nocturnal wildlife 🌙🌌

Join us this Wednesday, July 22nd & Friday, July 24th from 6pm-7pm to learn about these fascinating nighttime creatures.

07/14/2026

What an incredible summer at our Wild About Nature Summer Camp! ☀️ As we wrap up another amazing summer camp, we’re filled with gratitude for all the curious, adventurous, and enthusiastic campers who joined us. Throughout the two sessions, participants explored the wonders of nature through hands on activities, met our animal ambassadors, discovered local wildlife, and created nature inspired crafts.

Until next summer 👋 keep exploring, keep asking questions, and always stay wild about nature! 🌻🌲

Address

1628 Sycamore Canyon Road
San Dimas, CA
91773

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 7:30pm
Thursday	8am - 7:30pm
Friday	8am - 7:30pm
Saturday	8am - 7:30pm
Sunday	8am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+19095997512

Website

http://www.sandimasnature.org/

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