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Time and the Land: The Geography of Pleasure

February 03, 2010

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Time and the Land: The Geography of Pleasure

January 18–April 2, 2010

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Shangri-La, the Garden of Eden, Fantasy Island: landscapes of paradise have appealed to us since ancient times. The Spanish land grant Rancho Santa Anita, later the Arboretum, has been a pleasure destination and an oasis for birds, wildlife, and man for hundreds of years.

This display presents evidence of man's interaction with the Arboretum site. See a Tongva pestle for grinding acorns, a photograph depicting hay harvesting to feed Victorian-era Ranch horses, a letter hawking exotic Saurus cranes for sale for the site. Used as a film location since the 1930s, the exotic landscape of the Arboretum is familiar to people all over the world although they may not be aware of it. Travel back in time to experience the early wonders of this place of pleasure.

Register Now For Summer Nature Camp - Spaces Still Available

February 05, 2010

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Plan now for summer fun and nature adventures!

The Arboretum Summer Nature Camp is a chance for your child to experience the wonders of nature through outdoor, hands-on experiences. Our adventure-packed sessions are spent hiking through the 127 acre Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden discovering the amazing animals and plants from around the world found here. Your child will get to discover the science behind gardening, cook with fresh organic veggies from the children’s gardens, and explore their creative side with nature crafts. Our small counselor to student ratio ensures that your child will experience summer fun in a safe and personal environment.

Age Group

5-10

Dates

 One Week Summer Sessions (Monday – Friday)
Session 1 6/14-6/18: The Earth Our Friend
Session 2 6/21-6/25:  Over the Land and Under the Sea
Session 3 6/28-7/2:  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Session 4 7/5-7/9:  From Storybooks to Real Life
Session 5 7/12-7/16:  Earth Works, Team Works
Session 6 7/19-7/23:  One World, International Week
Session 7 7/26-7/30:  We are The Arboretum!

Time

Session: Full Day: 9:30am-3:30pm | Half Day: 9:30am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm

Fees

Session: Full Day: $300 members / $335 non-members | Half Day: $150 members / $168 non-members / 10% Sibling discount

Extended Hours

Extended Hours are available (per session):
Members: $25 for AM (8am-9:30am) / $30 for PM (3:30pm-5:30pm)
Non-members: $30 for AM (8am-9:30am) / $35 for PM (3:30pm-5:30pm)
Extended Hour Drop-in: $10.00/$15.00

NOTE: T-shirts included in the price of registration

Daily Schedule

8:00-9:30  Extended Care
9:30-12:00  Morning Session - Wilderness Adventures / Youth Gardening
12:00-1:00  Lunch supervision provided for full day campers. Campers must bring a sack lunch or purchase food from the Peacock Cafe
1:00–3:30
Afternoon Session - Arboretum Art / Cooking from the Garden
3:30-5:30  Extended Care

There will be a $25 processing fee for all cancellations before May 1. No refunds after May 1.

For more information, please contact Ted Tegart: ted.tegart@arboretum.org OR 626.821.5897

Call 626.821.4623 to regsiter for Summer Camp!

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