Home to nature-oriented educational programs, all aspects of green living, and exhibits, the Chandler Nature Center is the perfect place to learn about the wonders of nature and experience the great outdoors.
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Chandler Nature Center is home to six “Meet the Creature” exhibits: Desert Hairy Scorpion, Desert Blonde Tarantula, Gopher Snake, King Snake, Desert Tortoises, and Apache Trout.
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Visit the marvelously-metallic Mineral Cave where you can examine minerals sourced from mines deep beneath Arizona's mountains.
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Activities and exhibits change periodically, so check in frequently to see what’s new.
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The Chandler Nature Center offers a wide array of engaging and educational public programs for early childhood, youth, and adults.
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An adventure brought to life, the Nature Center offers grade-specific activities designed to complement educators’ lesson plans while providing an interactive learning environment that’s adaptable to all learning styles.
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Great place to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities range from offering a helping hand in the Community Education Garden to Park Weekend Clean-up to feeding the Center’s reptile friends.
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With 113 acres, a beautiful lake, 4.5-miles of hiking trails, tranquil pavilions and much more, Veterans Oasis Park hosts plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities.
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The Owl's Nest Nature Store offers a variety of environmentally-friendly and nature-oriented gifts and accessories; our products are carefully crafted and curated to make active learning attainable, easy, and fun for all ages.
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The Nature Center is a Building Blocks location, offering classes that create a positive, play-based learning environment. Classes build a strong foundation that helps early learners aged 3-5 prepare for school success.
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Chandler Nature Center is home to six “Meet the Creature” exhibits: Desert Hairy Scorpion, Desert Blonde Tarantula, Gopher Snake, King Snake, Desert Tortoises, and Apache Trout.
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Visit the marvelously-metallic Mineral Cave where you can examine minerals sourced from mines deep beneath Arizona's mountains.
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Activities and exhibits change periodically, so check in frequently to see what’s new.
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The Chandler Nature Center offers a wide array of engaging and educational public programs for early childhood, youth, and adults.
-
An adventure brought to life, the Nature Center offers grade-specific activities designed to complement educators’ lesson plans while providing an interactive learning environment that’s adaptable to all learning styles.
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Great place to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities range from offering a helping hand in the Community Education Garden to Park Weekend Clean-up to feeding the Center’s reptile friends.
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With 113 acres, a beautiful lake, 4.5-miles of hiking trails, tranquil pavilions and much more, Veterans Oasis Park hosts plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities.
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The Owl's Nest Nature Store offers a variety of environmentally-friendly and nature-oriented gifts and accessories; our products are carefully crafted and curated to make active learning attainable, easy, and fun for all ages.
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The Nature Center is a Building Blocks location, offering classes that create a positive, play-based learning environment. Classes build a strong foundation that helps early learners aged 3-5 prepare for school success.
Programs
An in-town oasis for exploration, the Chandler Nature Center is a place to discover learning through adventure. Located in the heart of Southeast Chandler, the Center is dedicated to offering affordable recreation and leisure opportunities, with an emphasis on nature, science, and the environment.
From nature hikes in the park to Southwest garden maintenance to “Meet the Creature” exhibits, there are a variety of ways to connect with your natural surroundings.
Discover why the Chandler Nature Center was named Best Nature Center by Best Things Arizona by exploring our Break Time Recreation Guide or Calendar of Events.
Upcoming Events
Community Education Garden
Dig in and do a world of good in the City’s new Education Garden. A shared vision of the community’s residents and educators, the Garden serves as a catalyst for social interaction, encourages self-reliance, produces nutritious food, and creates opportunities for exercise, education, and fun. This unique garden invites both children and adults to explore nature in all seasons through interaction with plants and natural materials.
Sow it forward and help the City’s garden flourish by volunteering. The Helpful Hands Gardener Volunteer Program is available seasonally and meets on the first and third Friday of the month, 9 to 11 a.m.
June - August Summer Hiatus
Facility Rentals
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone moment or planning a meeting or a seminar for a nonprofit group, the Chandler Nature Center multi-purpose rooms and pavilions are great venues to serve you and your guests. Review our Rental Guide for more information.