Upcoming Events

Are you ready to compare and contrast animals, plants, and habitats? Explore Vasona Park and learn about Native vs. Non-Native, Poisonous vs. Non-Poisonous. Collect data about  biodiversity in the park just like scientists do. Play games that investigate invasive species. Meet live animals in the Nature Center. At YSI’s February Camp you will look at the environment in a whole new way!

Dates: Monday, February 17th - Friday, February 21st, 2020
Times: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: YSI Nature Center in Vasona Park
(333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos)
Grades: K-2nd and 3rd-6th

A favorite annual event:  Unravel the secrets of our unique salamander population among the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains! Meet and touch some of our native animal ambassadors. Venture into the newt's ecosystem to locate these and other animals in their native habitat. Due to the popularity of this event, we are offering four sessions to choose from. Please register for your preferred session.

Location: YSI Garden in Sanborn County Park
(16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070)
‍Registration: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Limited spaces available.

Date: Sunday, February 23, 2020
1st Time: 10:00am - 11:30am (click here to register)
2nd Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm (click here to register)

Date: Sunday, March 1, 2020
1st Time: 10:00am - 11:30am (click here to register)
2nd Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm (click here to register)

Let’s Get Moving! Come explore the science of motion this April with the Youth Science Institute. Investigate the differences between moving in air, water, or land. Learn how animals move, and the adaptations they have that help them navigate their environment. Figure out basic forces, conduct experiments and get your own body moving!

Dates: Monday, April 6th - Friday, April 10th, 2020
Times: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Grades: K-2nd and 3rd-6th    
Location: YSI Nature Center in Vasona Park
(333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos)