During the summer months , the Hawthorne Center has a variety of offerings for homeschoolers. Dr. Jane Goodall will be the special guest at an environmental festival for children, teenagers, and families. The day-long event will include live animal presentations, multicultural music and dance, environmental crafts, international art exhibits, displays of student projects, and representatives from local environmental groups such as Tree People and the L.A. Zoo. The program's mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire youngsters to help make the world a better place. Member groups include schools, service clubs, youth groups, and community organizations.
All activities are free with museum admission.
Today only, all children under 18 enter free. Members are admitted free. No reservations or tickets required for Dr. Goodall's talk. Festival-style seating on the lawn. Admission is free.