Ventura Wild rekindles a deep sense of belonging and connection to wild places by nurturing awareness, knowledge, skills, and stewardship with the natural world.

DISCOVER VENTURA WILD OFFERINGS:

Ages 2 - 4

Ages 3 - 5

Ages 5 - 13

Ages 5 - 10

Ages 11 - 13

Ages 3 - 13

Ages 16+

Available for all ages

  • “VW has consistently been his favorite activity over the last 3 years. He looks forward to it every week, always comes home with an interesting story or nature item and teaches all of us at home something.”

    Age 7, Ventura Explorers

  • “My child talks more to me about the positive experiences at Coyote school than she does about anything in her week. She loves all things nature and she has nothing but glowing things to say about the mentors.”

    Age 8, Heron Homeschool

  • “I was REALLY impressed with the entire program and all the naturalists. WOW! Worth every penny for sure! Can’t wait for both my kids to do it.”

    Age 7, Ventura Wild Summer Camp

  • “Teachers and staff were great as always. I tell everyone this is the best kids activity!”

    Age 8, Ventura Wild Summer Camp

  • “They have a blast and they learn about the land, including the historically native uses. They are constantly repeating things they’ve learned.”

    Ages 7 & 9, Ojai After School

  • “All in all – this program is a FIVE plus!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for being kind, patient, and open with our children.”

    Age 5, Coyote Homeschool

The lands we visit are the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Chumash People.

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Ventura Wild would love to hear from you!

Email: venturawild@venturalandtrust.org

Phone: 805-643-8044 x 4

Mailing Address: Ventura Wild, P.O. Box 1284, Ventura, CA 93002

MAKE A DONATION TODAY!

Help us bring more children into outdoor learning and be stewards in our community

Your kind donation will help us provide more scholarships, offer bilingual programs, hire and train staff, raise funds for transportation and so much more.