Come join the coolest Jr. Naturalist Club in the Desert! Gecko Explorers offers children the unique opportunity for exploration through direct observations and hands-on experiences of our desert plants and animals. Come see for yourself how cool the desert can really be! Classes will include a behind-the-scene tour at The Living Desert, an opportunity to get up close and personal with a critter. Come see what it's all about!

Classes are taught on select Saturdays beginning October through May. Sessions run from 9:30am to 12:00 noon for ages 5 - 12. Please bring a snack and water bottle.

Gecko Explorer activities vary weekly, and may include:

• Exploring behind-the-scenes at The Living Desert


• Creating enrichment objects for the animals


• Studying animal behavior and habitats


• Geology hikes (formations of mountains, rocks, sand)


• Nature related crafts, games and songs

Daily tuition costs are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Register online for 6 classes and get one free! Registration begins October 1st.

For more information, please contact the Education Department at 760-346-5694 ext. 2505, or send an e-mail to GeckoExplorers@livingdesert.org.

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