Rotary Nature Center Interpretive Programs

Continuing in a long tradition of education, the Rotary Natural Science Center offers a variety of outreach nature programs - all instructed by our dedicated naturalist staff.

Interpretive Program Topics:

  • History of Lake Merritt - How Lake Merritt became America's oldest wildlife refuge, its transformation over the years, and the wildlife that calls it home.
  • Plants & Pollinators - The plant-pollinator relationship and a walk through the pollinator gardens.
  • Birds of Lake Merritt - The Pacific Flyway and the many bird species in and around Lake Merritt (species focus varies seasonally).
  • Life Beneath the Surface - Fish and invertebrates living in Lake Merritt
  • Trees of Lake Merritt - Tree species native to the area and from around the world found at the lake, their origins, and how they got here.
  • Lake Merritt Animal & History Tour - A bit of everything: the history of Lake Merritt plus an outdoor walk to spot birds.
  • City Wildlife - Wildlife thriving within city limits: shelter, food, survival needs, adaptation, and migration.

With the wide variety of programs that we offer there's something for every occasion and interest group: field trip or presentation for your school or classroom, community group, youth group, adults, seniors or birthday parties!

Program Costs for One-Hour: $60

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