Children's Forest and Visitor Information Center

Children’s Forest offers a unique environmental education program and a national model for involving youth in land management initiatives. We have a professional staff of eight, more than 200 volunteers, we reach more than 12,000 people annually through various programs, manage an array of community and education partnerships, and host more than 20,000 recreationists each year. Our reach extends throughout Southern California through partnerships and education programs. Children’s Forest

Our Mission

The mission of Children’s Forest is to provide opportunities for children to take a leadership role in forest management by giving them a legitimate voice in caring for the forest; and through formal education and volunteer programs, evoke a fascination with nature that engenders a commitment to life-long learning and forest stewardship.

Follow these links to learn more about Children's Forest and our important mission:

Our Essence

“For in the end, we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught.”
- Baba Dioum

“If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for 100 years, educate children.”
- Confucius

These quotes capture the essence of Children’s Forest. Children are the key to conserving our heritage and natural resources. But it’s more than the fact that they will inherit the future. Children are open, teachable vessels that will carry on those things that are meaningful to them their entire lives. They are largely unconstrained by prejudice and most importantly, enthusiastic. Children are not only the strategic answer in resolving complex societal and environmental issues, but they serve, even during their childhood, as an example of objectivity, creativity and wonder that we can all learn from. While Children’s Forest teaches children, children teach us with amazing passion and conviction. Children show us, every day, how to be a better person! And they have the capacity to show us how to be better stewards of our natural resources, both today and in the future. Here’s to our children, the leaders they are now, and the leaders they will become! Our environment is in their capable hands.

Visit us for details on local hikes and maps of the area at the Children's Forest in Running Springs, 32753 Hwy 18.

(One-half mile east of Running Springs)

SUMMER HOURS
Open Friday and Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
and Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

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	Visitor Information Center Conservation Education Youth Leadership Partners Seedlings of Hope Orders Donors Volunteers	Children's Forest and Visitor Information Center Children’s Forest offers a unique environmental education program and a national model for involving youth in land management initiatives. We have a professional staff of eight, more than 200 volunteers, we reach more than 12,000 people annually through various programs, manage an array of community and education partnerships, and host more than 20,000 recreationists each year. Our reach extends throughout Southern California through partnerships and education programs. Children’s Forest Our Mission The mission of Children’s Forest is to provide opportunities for children to take a leadership role in forest management by giving them a legitimate voice in caring for the forest; and through formal education and volunteer programs, evoke a fascination with nature that engenders a commitment to life-long learning and forest stewardship. Follow these links to learn more about Children's Forest and our important mission: The Place Conservation Education Youth Leadership Partners and Communities. Our Essence “For in the end, we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught.” - Baba Dioum “If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for 100 years, educate children.” - Confucius These quotes capture the essence of Children’s Forest. Children are the key to conserving our heritage and natural resources. But it’s more than the fact that they will inherit the future. Children are open, teachable vessels that will carry on those things that are meaningful to them their entire lives. They are largely unconstrained by prejudice and most importantly, enthusiastic. Children are not only the strategic answer in resolving complex societal and environmental issues, but they serve, even during their childhood, as an example of objectivity, creativity and wonder that we can all learn from. While Children’s Forest teaches children, children teach us with amazing passion and conviction. Children show us, every day, how to be a better person! And they have the capacity to show us how to be better stewards of our natural resources, both today and in the future. Here’s to our children, the leaders they are now, and the leaders they will become! Our environment is in their capable hands. Visit us for details on local hikes and maps of the area at the Children's Forest in Running Springs, 32753 Hwy 18. (One-half mile east of Running Springs) SUMMER HOURS Open Friday and Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM and Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM