Discovery Zone | Madrona Marsh Nature Center, Torrance

3rd Saturday of Every Month 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Discovery Zone at Madrona Marsh Nature Center is a hands-on space where young explorers learn about nature through play, curiosity, and discovery.

Children can touch, observe, and investigate real objects from the marsh, including feathers, seeds, animal tracks, shells, and plant samples. Interactive displays and simple science activities teach how plants and animals survive, why wetlands are important, and how people can help protect the environment.

From using magnifiers to matching animal footprints or building a food web, the Discovery Zone encourages creativity, questions, and respect for wildlife. Event is free.

This program takes place on the third Saturday of every month. Is the event free?

Yes. Event is free.

Where is the event located? Madrona Marsh Nature Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA 90503.

Do tickets or reservations require advance booking? Advance reservations are not specified.

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