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Educational Activities

The Ventura Botanical Gardens is a great place for learning, especially for children. Here are some educational activities to help enrich your next visit:
A memory game titled "Matching Plants," featuring tall, red flowering plants on the cards, displayed against a bright green background. Perfect for those seeking engaging educational activities.
PLAY NOW!
Illustration of a large rock with the words "Garden Reflections" engraved on it, surrounded by smaller rocks, perfect for educational activities.
READ & REFLECT
Illustration of a green potted plant with overlapping leaves, viewed from above. A text overlay in the center reads "Plant HUNT," inviting you to explore this educational activity.
START HUNTING!
Two polaroid photos: one shows a small bird perched on the ground, the other displays a close-up of a pink flower on a cactus. The caption below reads, "Photo Scavenger Hunt." Perfect for educational activities to engage curious minds!
GRAB YOUR CAMERA!

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The mission of the Ventura Botanical Gardens is to create and maintain public gardens for the preservation, education, cultural contribution and enhancement of the entire community.

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567 Poli Street
Ventura, CA 93001

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P.O. Box 3127
Ventura, CA 93006-3127

Call: (805) 232-3113

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