This summer PAL offers a Natural Science Discovery Camp, hosted by the Ventana Wilderness Society. The Harden Foundation has generously offered us the opportunity to provide our members between the ages of 8 to 12 the chance to explore nature hands-on. The camp offers kayaking on Monterey Bay, exploring the mud flats at Elkhorn Slough, horseback riding in Andrew Molera State Park, tide pooling at Point Lobos, bird banding at the ornithology lab, visiting the Point Sur Lighthouse, swimming in the Big Sur river, creating a nature journal, hiking through redwood forest, native gardening, and much more. Each fun filled week also includes an overnight adventure where campers spend an evening exploring nature at night, camping under the stars and appreciating the world around them.

Projected dates for 2008 are June 30th to July 4th and August 11th to 13th. For more information contact PAL Board member Liz Serrano-Hill at 775-4507.

email: Ventana Wilderness Camp