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How do I get to the Nature Center? |
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For directions to the Center, refer to our Location and Hours page. |
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What are the admission prices? |
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For admission prices to the Center, lease refer to the Location, Hours, Cost page. |
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I am a teacher, can I bring my class to the Center? |
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For group tours, refer to our Educational Programs page. |
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What hours are you open? |
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For operating hours, please refer to the Location, Hours, Cost page. |
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What kinds of nature walks do you offer? |
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Refer to our Events Calendar for latest events |
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What kinds of animals do you have? |
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Refer to our Exhibited Species at the CVNC. |
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Does the city use volunteers? |
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Yes! Refer to the Volunteering pages for more informaiton: Nature Center Volunteering Page, Citywide Volunteering Page. |
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Is it an indoor or outdoor facility? |
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We have exhibits both inside and outside, refer to our About Us |
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Do you have a picnic area? |
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Yes, the center has various comfortable areas to picnic. |
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When is the best time/season to go birding? |
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Refer to the Best Birding Sites page for best times to bird. |
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How is the Nature Center funded? |
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Please refer to the About Us page. |
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What Government Agency do you report to? |
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Please refer to the About Us page. |
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What was Gunpowder Point before the Nature Center was built? |
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Please refer to the About Us page under History. |
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Who owns the land the Nature Center is built on? |
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Please refer to the About Us page. |
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Why do we have to take the shuttle? |
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Due to the sensitivity of the wetlands and limited parking. |
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Does the shuttle cost money? |
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The shuttle is free but there is an admission fee into the Nature Center. |
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What will I see on the trails? |
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The natural wildlife that inhabits this area, refer to Feature Exhibits. |
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How long are the trails? |
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The trails are a combined loop of 1.5 miles. |
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Is the Nature Center wheel chair accessible? |
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The shuttle and the Nature Center are both wheelchair accessible. |
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Can we bring food? |
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Yes, many people even have picnic lunches on the back patio. |
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Can the shuttle accommodate strollers? |
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The shuttle will accommodate strollers and wheelchairs |
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How often does the shuttle bus run? |
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The shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes from the parking lot. |
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Does the Nature Center give military/student discounts? |
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Please refer to the Location, Hours, Cost page. |
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Who do I contact to assist injured wildlife? |
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Please call Project Wildlife at (619) 225-9202 if you have any injured animals. |
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Does the Nature Center take injured wildlife? |
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The Nature Center does not take injured animals; we refer people to Project Wildlife at (619) 225-9202. |
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Where does the Nature Center get its animals? |
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The Nature Center only receives rehabilitated animals, that can not be released, from many sources |
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Is the Nature Center open when it rains? |
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Yes, the Nature Center has both outside and inside exhibits. |
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Does the Nature Center have restrooms? |
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Yes, the Nature Center has restrooms inside but not on the trails. |
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How long does it take to go through the Nature Center? |
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Allow yourself at least 1 hour to visit the Center. |
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Does the Nature Center have birthday party packages? |
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Please refer to Birthday Parties & Private Events page. |
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Does the Nature Center rent the facility out? |
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Please refer to Birthday Parties & Private Events page. |
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Can you bike to the Nature Center? |
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Biking is not allowed to the Center, but there is a bike rack at the parking lot. |
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Does the Nature Center sell food? |
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The Gift Shop offers snacks, water, and drinks. You are welcome to bring a lunch with you and enjoy it on our lunch deck. |
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How far is the Nature Center from San Diego? |
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From downtown San Diego approximately 10 minutes by freeway. |
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Who can I call about moving nuisance wildlife? |
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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, (619) 575-2704 may be able to assist, depending on the animal. |
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