Earth Discovery Institute

Saving the planet one student, one steward at a time.

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Explore your area, and learn about the science of the outdoors.

Our mission

To inspire stewardship of San Diego’s native biodiversity through environmental education and conservation.

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Environmental Education

Community Science

Habitat Restoration

Biodiversity Conservation

Our impact

30,864

Children received science-based, hands-on environmental education.

15,345

Plants planted to restore native habitats on conserved lands.

8,930

Volunteer hours of conservation stewardship activities.

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Upcoming Events

EDI Early Explorers

Parent and Child Hikes

EDI Early Explorers October 22nd

Join us as we explore Estrella Park in the Casa de Oro neighborhood.

EDI Early Explorers October 8th

Join us as we explore Estrella Park in the Casa de Oro neighborhood.

EDI October Book Club

Join us for Book Club!

EDI September Book Club

Join us for our August Book Club Discussion!

Milkweed Seed Cleaning Workshop

Learn How to Harvest and Clean Native Milkweed Seed

Native Plant Sale

EDI's Annual Native Plant Sale-A Hybrid Event

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