WELCOME

Shipley Nature Center is an oasis nestled in the heart of Huntington Beach’s urban community.  Come discover the wonders of this  oasis containing southern California’s natural, coastal-chaparral native plant community throughout meandering trails around a fresh-water pond.

We invite you to come and visit the Shipley Nature Center and experience the beauty and tranquility of this natural haven. An additional open day has been added to the schedule each Wednesday from 9 am – 1 pm for self-guided walking or for scheduled tours.

The complete schedule open to the public is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 9 am and 1 pm. Free Parking. Suggested walk-in donation is $3 per person.

Closed Holiday Hours:  Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25, 2023

During the week, the nature center is only open to scheduled programs (school field trips, registered classes or group volunteers).  

Attention schools:  For information about school field trip’s held at Shipley Nature Center, please call/email Inside the Outdoors directly   (714) 708-3885 / insidetheoutdoors@ocde.us

The Friends of Shipley Nature Center are pleased to support the City of Huntington Beach with fundraising towards preserving, maintaining and operating Shipley Nature Center within Huntington Central Park – West. Shipley Parking is located at 17851 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach.  Additional parking is located at the Huntington Central Park West, 6741 Central Park Drive.

Suggested walk-in donation is $3 per person.  Donations assist us in keeping the gates open and the habitat safe.  Donations are accepted through our account at PayPal.

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Contact Us by Phone:  (714) 842-4772      Email: info@shipleynature.org

FACEBOOK Friends of Shipley Nature Center

INSTAGRAM TheShipleyNatureCenter 

BIRDING HIGHLIGHTS

Opportunities to Get Involved at Shipley Nature Center

  • We are actively seeking dedicated leaders with diverse perspectives to join both the FNSC Board and Committees of the Board.  Interested?
  • You are in a position to help a make impactful “investments” in education, wellness, conservation, which are among the most significant challenges that our society faces.
  • We actively sponsor environmental educational programs and kid-friendly activities to promote awareness for conserving the natural habitats that support a healthy ecosystem for humans and wildlife.

Watch “Hidden Huntington Beach” episode about Shipley Nature Center

Print Flyer – Looking for Volunteers

Don’t Let It Loose, California!

  • Non-native invasive species- even exotic pets – may compete aggressively with California natives for survival and destroy the habitats.
  • Even though an animal may be native or endemic to your area, it may harm the existing gene pool if released.
  • Please read alternatives to releasing unwanted pets into the wild.
     California Dept of Fish and Wildlife  
  • Thank you for sustaining a healthy ecosystem with your responsible actions.

Coyote and Other Wildlife Information

Keep Me Wild – Feeding Wildlife is Dead Wrong by California Depart of Fish and Wildlife