Gardening & farm for kids in Southern California

Peace of Paradise Daycare Inc.

Child care in Barstow offering early childhood activities, tutoring and gardening.

• 31582 Clay River Rd, Barstow, CA 92311
• 760-504-3029

Wild Joy Gardens

Wild Joy Gardens is located in Costa Mesa, California and designs and builds Kitchen Gardens and Pollinator Gardens. Learn how to grow veggies and herbs year round! Landscape Design focusing on California Native Plants for a Low Water Garden. Serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties - located in Costa Mesa, California

MAKE Projects

Runs a farm camp for kids through its MAKE Projects camp program in San Diego.

Pasadena Humane

Pasadena Humane is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization that provides animal care and services for homeless and owned animals in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

• 361 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105
• 626-792-7151

The Ecology Center

Our Farm Stand is open daily to meet all of your culinary and household needs. Visit for a culinary tour of our local foodshed – with an offering of local organic fruits and vegetables, artisan bread and tortillas, bulk organic pantry and housecare products, organic seedlings and kids gardening tools.

• 32701 Alipaz Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
• 949-443-4223

Ground Education

Empowering Long Beach elementary students through outdoor eco-STEAM education, gardens, and nature-based learning. Support our mission today.

• 6475 E. Pacific Coast Highway #294, Long Beach, CA 90803
• 562-426-4360

HHLA

Horses in the Hood provides horseback riding camp as a way for at-risk youth to learn new skills by learning to ride and care for horses. The experience teaches patience, new skills and confidence among the participants who might otherwise have trouble envisioning a positive future.

• 323-564-7669

Windsor Equestrian Center

Summer riding and farm camps for children ages seven and up.

• 12307 Willow Rd., Lakeside, CA 92040
• 6193344777

Kid Works Children Center

Play-based preschool & daycare in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, CA. Serving ages 2-5 for 17+years with garden learning, yoga & kindergarten readiness.

• 3621 East Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
• 562-438-4904

Orange Home Grown

The Orange Home Grown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to cultivate community and reconnect people to a healthy sustainable food system. The Orange Home Grown Foundation works to promote environmental and holistic health by providing creative environments and programs such as the farmers market and education farm that foster education, awareness, and action.

• 303 West Palm Avenue Orange, CA 92866

Total Equestrian Experience (THE Horse Camp)

Offers horse riding and care camps for school-age children.

• 12100 Browns Canyon Rd, Chatsworth, Ca 91311
• 818-675-7507

Skyes The Limit

Skye’s The Limit Equestrian Center in Apple Valley, CA—top-rated horse boarding, motel stays, training, lessons, and overall horse care. Serving Apple Valley and surrounding High Desert communities (Victorville, Hesperia, Adelanto) with safe, professional service.

• 19821 Daniell Way, Apple Valley, CA 92308
• 760-559-0722

Fun With Horses

Including but not limited to Individual Lessons, group lessons, Fun On the Farm, Scout programs, Home school programs, Buckaroo Time, field trips and birthday parties.

• 4449 Carbon Cyn Rd, Brea, CA 92823
• 949-285-5286

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens

Discover Alta Vista Botanical Gardens - a serene oasis with unique plants, walking trails, and stunning views. Visit our nonprofit garden in Vista, CA.

• 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA 92084
• 760-945-3954

Underwood Family Farms

We have two locations for you to visit, one in Somis and one in Moorpark as well as our many Farmers’ Markets throughout Ventura and LA Counties. Birthday Parties at the Farm, Pick -Your-Own Produce, Educational School Tours, Specialty Gifts & Products, Fruit & Vegetable Gift Baskets, not to mention our Springtime, Fall Harvest and Christmas on the Farm are just some of the things that make us who we are.

• 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA 93021
• 805-529-3690

Descanso Gardens

Plan an excursion through our urban oasis of cultivated gardens and nearly wild, natural landscapes. Set aside a smidge of extra time for unexpected garden secrets and delights along the way!

• 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
• 818-949-4200

Treehouse Tots Preschool & TK

Treehouse Tots Preschool & TK serves children 2.4 - 5 years in Culver City, Playa Vista and Westchester. It offers enrichment programs such as Learning through Music, Soccer Shots, Yoga, Growing Foods Program, Baking & Cooking, Young Ninjas, Karate.

• 5460 Inglewood Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
• 310-437-0329

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden showcases California's native plants and habitat. Reservations required. Open daily- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA.

• 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105
• 805-682-4726

California Botanic Garden

California Botanic Garden is the largest botanic garden dedicated to California native plants, promoting botany, conservation and horticulture to inspire, inform and educate the public and scientific community about California's native flora. The Garden is a living museum with curated collections of more than 22,000 California native plants, some of which are rare or endangered. Spread across 86 acres in Claremont, California, the Garden is located approximately 35 miles east of Los Angeles. The Garden displays about 2000 taxa of California plants and includes those native to the California Floristic Province.

• 1500 N College Avenue, Claremont CA 91711
• 909-625-8767

Camp Stow

Camp Stow offers summer camp for children ages 5–9 with nature, ranch and history activities in Goleta.

• 304 N. Los Carneros Road Goleta, CA 93117
• 805.681.7216

dragonflyshopsandgardens

Hours:  Wednesday - Friday 11:00 - 5:00   Sat  9:00 - 5:00   /  Sun 11:00–4:00ish ​(closed for private events/workshops on Monday &Tuesday ) Email :  info@dragonflyshopsandgardens.com...

• 260 North Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866
• 714-289-4689

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Explore the Los Angeles Zoo, home to more than 1,700 animals in the heart of Griffith Park. Plan your visit, discover wildlife, events and more.

• 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
• 323-644-4200

Olivewood Gardens

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center’s historic 7.85-acre property in National City, California serves as an interactive, indoor-outdoor classroom for children and adults from around San Diego County. Our purpose is to build healthy families and a healthy environment.

• 2525 N Avenue, National City, CA 91950
• 619-434-4281

Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden

The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation is dedicated to encouraging children to explore, adults to learn, and individuals of all ages to discover the beauty, serenity and joy of our diverse natural environment and its significance in our lives.

• 151 Sycamore Drive, Buellton, CA 93427
• 805-245-5603

Peter Weber Equestrian Center

Come celebrate your Birthday Party with us and our Petting Zoo. We also offer Pony Rides, Hay Rides, Pony Camps, and After School Enrichment Programs. They have proven to be unique experiences that every age enjoys!

• 26401 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
• 310-749-9244

The Lakewood Equestrian Center

Premium horse boarding services at The Lakewood Equestrian Center. Contact us today to ensure your horse's comfort and care!

• 11369 E Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90715
• 562-896-2373

ORANGE COUNTY BIRD OF PREY CENTER

OCBPC is dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing native raptors while highlighting their critical role in nature’s balance. Through education and conservation, we can ensure these incredible birds continue to thrive.

• 25422 Trabuco Rd. #105-541, Lake Forest, CA 92630-2797
• 949-837-0786

Stoney Oaks Ranch

Stoney Oaks Ranch in Alpine offers a one-of-a-kind riding lesson experience where students escape the noise of daily life and step into a quaint, peaceful ranch setting each week. Recognized as the leading riding program in East County, our program blends quality horsemanship with hands on ranch life, teaching riders confidence, responsibility, and respect for the horse in every lesson. From beginners to advancing riders, families quickly discover that Stoney Oaks Ranch is not just a place to ride, it’s a place to grow.

• 13315 Willow Rd., Lakeside, CA 92040
• 619-417-4358