Environmental Education

Outreach and Education

One of the key activities of the County Parks and Recreation Department is educating the public about the County’s invaluable natural resources. Rangers and volunteers are trained in the Environmental Education program to provide multiple interpretive services to the public. Presentations are available to people of all ages, including schools, parks, campgrounds, interpretive centers, camps, scout groups, and churches.

Among these entertaining and informative programs are:

• Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP)
  
• Discovery Kit program
  
• Wildlife conservation programs with live animals
  
• Environmental slide programs
  
• Safety talks
  
• Ranger-led nature walks
  
• Plant Propagation program
  
• Community Service
  

To find out more about the MSCP and related events, go to the County's MSCP web page here

To make appointments or program reservations, call Park Ranger Melinda Taini at  619-956-4703
1840 Weld Blvd., El Cajon 92020

If you are hosting an event and would like the Parks Department to participate, contact Mina Nguyen, Public Affairs Officer, at 858-966-1331.

To see a complete list of current programs and activities in our parks, go to this page.