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San Diego—The Nat’s anniversary year kicked off last Friday with the official groundbreaking of a new, native plant garden—Nature Trail at The Nat. This project is a cornerstone of the Museum’s sesquicentennial—150 years of studying, protecting, and bringing people closer to nature.

The 22,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit, scheduled to open in early summer, will introduce visitors to the beautiful and beneficial native plants that support the incredible diversity of life in our region.

“The garden will be a gift to the community that has supported us for almost 150 years, and it also marks our 150 years of commitment to nature and people in San Diego,” explained Judy Gradwohl, the Christy Walton President and CEO at the San Diego Natural History Museum. “We are delighted to welcome more biodiversity into Balboa Park, inspire visitors about water conservation, and share the importance of our region’s native plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.”

For those who want to stay in the know on anniversary events and activities, the Museum is inviting people to visit their website, sign up for email updates, or follow them on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

San Diego—The Nat’s anniversary year kicked off last Friday with the official groundbreaking of a new, native plant garden—Nature Trail at The Nat. This project is a cornerstone of the Museum’s sesquicentennial—150 years of studying, protecting, and bringing people closer to nature.

The 22,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit, scheduled to open in early summer, will introduce visitors to the beautiful and beneficial native plants that support the incredible diversity of life in our region.

“The garden will be a gift to the community that has supported us for almost 150 years, and it also marks our 150 years of commitment to nature and people in San Diego,” explained Judy Gradwohl, the Christy Walton President and CEO at the San Diego Natural History Museum. “We are delighted to welcome more biodiversity into Balboa Park, inspire visitors about water conservation, and share the importance of our region’s native plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.”

For those who want to stay in the know on anniversary events and activities, the Museum is inviting people to visit their website, sign up for email updates, or follow them on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

Kids in Grades 1-8 are invited to Summer Camp at the Japanese Friendship Garden an Museum in Balboa Park! Grades 1 & 2 are set for June 24-28; Grades 3-5 run June 24-28 and Grades 6-8 will have camp July 8-12. Sessions are half-days and topics include Calligraphy, Taiko (art of Japanese drumming), Koto (Japanese harp), Ikebana (create a work of art using flowers, leaves and branches), Yukata Dressing (sometimes described as yukata kimono, a type of summer kimono) and more. Registration for each grade level group is first come first serve. View the schedule and here.

Soar into summer with hands-on fun at at the San Diego Air & Space Museum’s In-Person Camps running weekly from June 10-Aug. 2, 2024. Future aviators or astronauts in grades 1 through 12 can participate in hands-on activities such as building rockets, constructing spacesuits and trying out flight simulators. View detailed camp descriptions and dates here. Registration begins March 4, 2024. The museum is open from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Enjoy $4 off regular adult admission here: San Diego Air & Space Coupon