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Ballona Discovery Nature Camp

★★★★★ 4.7 · 3 reviews📍 211 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, CA 90293
NatureHikingFarmingField TripsArt & CraftsAges 5–15+5 more

About Ballona Discovery Nature Camp

In 1978, Ruth Lansford formed Friends of Ballona Wetlands to protect what remained of the 2,000 acres of wetlands that had been drastically affected by housing and development during the 20th century. With their nonprofit status in place, Friends of Ballona Wetlands took up a battle against a series of developers, using litigation and activism to push for preservation of the area. Finally, in 2003, the State of California, the developer of Playa Vista, and the Friends reached an agreement to save 600 acres of the wetlands. Through their relentless efforts, the Friends of Ballona Wetlands have become a leading voice in the struggle to protect the wetlands, working with other NGOs, creating community restoration and educational programs, and advocating for the environment.

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Nature Camp
For many, attending camp is right of passage where you are challenged to grow and make friends for life. Since 2016, Explore Ballona! Nature Camp has brought together campers from all walks of life to explore how everyone can discover nature and is connected by it. But of course, with camp occurring during summer break, we make sure the learning is hidden in fun games, challenges, art projects, and more!

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🗺️ 211 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, CA 90293 — open in Maps

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★ 4.7 · Playa del Rey, CA