Fri. Nov 22nd, 2024

Park Santiago Neighborhood resident Béa Tomaselli Tiritilli will likely be teaming with The Green Being Project/Santa Ana People’s Garden to run her annual environmental-science summer camp this year. Once again, scholarships will be available to families in need. Please spread the word with friends who have kids:

Eco E’s 2013 Summer Day Camps: June 24-June 28 and July 8-July 12, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Students in our ecology/environmental-science camp learn conservation fundamentals as they explore habitat of the Santiago Park Nature Reserve on the Santa Ana-Orange border (see map to the left). This reserve hosts a diverse ecosystem which includes native plants, riparian woodlands, a natural creek, and all sorts of wildlife, including squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, owls, songbirds and more! The lead instructor is an experienced, credentialed science teacher and wilderness guide. Student-teacher ratio will be no more than 10:1.

Topics covered include: introduction to the local native ecosystem; basic scientific and ecological principles; examination of microscopic organisms in the park and its creek; conservation importance (energy, water, resources); and reasons and ways to avoid pollution while protecting wildlife. Learning will also include nature- and ecology-themed games and crafts. Students will hike up to three miles per day during their explorations, so weather-appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes are essential.

Mon.-Fri. Sessions beginning this June
9 a.m.-2 p.m. daily

Sign ups for this camp are handled via the City of Santa Ana’s Parks & Rec. Dept. Until their website is updated, you can learn about updates and camp specials via sending an email to btiritilli@yahoo.com, filling out the form on our Contact page, or phoning 714-292-2899.

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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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