Eco E's Day Camps are now being run by the Green Being Project: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Green-Being-Project/138778952812369

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. Additional instructors this year will include environmental-science experts from the nonprofit Green Being Project. 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. Students must also bring plenty of water and a sack lunch.

Sign ups for this camp are handled via the City of Santa Ana's Parks & Rec. Dept.