Spring in Bloom: Community Festival at Shipley Nature Center

Huntington Academy of Dance’s Musical Theatre Troupe performs an excerpt of Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.

• Creature Crawl (designed for ages 4+, adults welcome)

Uncover the hidden worlds of creatures who live, forage and depend on the habitats surrounding our trails. Through play, movement and guided exploration, kids will discover how California native plants build habitats that support native wildlife and ecosystems.

• Herb Walk (designed for adults, ages 10+ welcome)

Led by a local herbalist, explore a variety of California native medicinal plants and explore their practical uses from ethnobotany to western herbalism.

• The Making of Shipley’s Habitats (designed for adults)

Embark on a guided nature walk through our trails to learn about the remarkable stories that shaped Shipley’s unique habitats over the last 50 years. From water and ecology to stewardship and volunteerism, this stroll explores the power of people and place to build a positive legacy across time and space.

HBAPA MMET - Popular Music & Media - featuring acoustic guitarists and vocalists

Alicia’s Tacos

Community Artisan Market

Great Egret Breeding Colony Viewing Site

Prizes, face painting, scavenger hunts

Exhibitors

Republic Services, We Explore Earth, Team Rubicon, CAWildscapes

Republic Services

Sports Basement

Nestled in Huntington Beach Central Park West, Shipley Nature Center spans 18-acres of preserved native habitats showcasing Southern California’s biodiversity. The site is managed by the non-profit organization, the Friends of Shipley Nature Center, which is dedicated to habitat conservation, environmental education, and community engagement.

Donations are appreciated to support the work of the Friends of Shipley Nature Center. A portion of proceeds from the event's artisan market also benefits the Friends to help our gardens, habitats, and programs thrive for generations to come.

Visit shipleynature.org for more information.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Shipley Nature Center, 17851 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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