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The Mary Vagle Museum and Nature Center is inviting the public to free, family-friendly hikes into Jurupa Hills.

Offered on the first Saturday of the month, the "Discovery Hikes" series is a tour through local surroundings led by one of the center's naturalists.

Hikers will get a chance to see hawks, rabbits, quail and one of the areas oldest lemonade berry trees, said Johnny Gomez, a naturalist with the center.

Gomez recommends hikers bring plenty of sun screen and water.

The hikes are not set to a specific distance.

"We kind of go at everyone's pace," Gomez said.

The hikes start at 9:30 a.m.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

The center is located at 11501 Cypress Ave. For more information, please call the center at (909) 428-8386 or visit online at www.fontanarecreation.org.
The center is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

The public is invited to free, family-friendly Discovery Hikes at the Mary Vagle Nature Center, 11501 Cypress Ave.

The hikes are every first Saturday of the month starting at 9:30 a.m.

The center's naturalist will introduce participants to the creatures and surroundings of Jurupa Hills.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, please call the Mary Vagle Nature Center at 909-428-8386 or visit online at www.fontanarecreation.org. 

The center is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.