Root 66 Garden Open House & Junior Ecologist Registration Day!

Free garden tours, meet the animals & save $30 on the 7-week Junior Ecologist Workshop Series! Plus free giveaways for early signups.
About this Event

Step into your new outdoor classroom! 🌿🌻⛰️

Looking for a screen-free, hands-on outdoor adventure for your kids this fall? Join Wild Byte at The Root 66 Community Garden in Rancho Cucamonga for our Open House & Junior Ecologist Registration Day!

Whether you’re curious about our upcoming 7-week Saturday workshop series or just want to spend a fun morning exploring the garden with your family, this event is free and open to the community.

What to Expect at the Open House:

• 🚶 Free Guided Garden Tours: Walk the garden beds, check out the compost station, and explore the fairy garden against the stunning mountain backdrop.
• 🐐🦆🐓 Meet the Garden Helpers: Get acquainted with the resident goats, playful ducks, and friendly chickens who call Root 66 home.
• 🏷️ Exclusive Open House Discount: Register in person for the 7-week Junior Ecologist Workshop Series and save $30 (One-day price: $165, regular $195 | Sibling add-on: $75).
• 🎁 Special Giveaways:
• 🎟️ First 2 Registrations: Win 2 FREE Tickets to Things That Go Bump in the Night at California Botanic Garden in Claremont!
• 🪴 First 5 Families: Receive a complimentary potted garden plant to take home and grow!

🎒 About the Junior Ecologist Workshop Series:

Our 7-week fall program connects kids directly to the living world through science, nature play, and creative discovery:

• Dates: Saturdays, September 26 – November 7, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Ages: 6–12 (Children under 5 are welcome to accompany a registered sibling for free!)
• Activities: Soil science, planting & harvesting, insect & pollinator studies, composting with worms, animal care, and digital nature storytelling.

🎟️ Admission & RSVP:

• Open House Admission: FREE (RSVP here so we have enough garden tour guides and treats for the animals!)
• Workshop Series Registration: Available in person during the event at our discounted $165 rate.

Come get your hands in the dirt, meet the team, and secure your child's spot before sessions fill up!