My Sycamore CanyonHappy holidays! The Ameal Moore Nature Center will be closed with all Parks, Recreation and Community Services buildings in observance of the 2018 Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd. The Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park will still be…
Ameal Moore Nature Center
The Ameal Moore Nature Center sits at the main trailhead entrance to the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park, a 1,500 acre park that is one of eight protected core reserves designated by the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency for the Federally-listed…
Explore the Park Trails
Whether you hike, bike, or just stroll, the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park’s trail system is a wonderful way to enjoy a beautiful natural environment within the City of Riverside! The trail offers amazing views of the city, chances to see…
Share Your Photos
Enjoy using the park? Please join us in sharing what you love about Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park by posting your photos and stories! Whether it be a wildlife sighting or a memorable moment with family or friends in the park,…
Latest News
Summer Hours Change!
Summer is upon us and that means Junior Naturalist Camps and hour changes! Starting July 17th until August 25th, the Ameal Moore Nature Center will have modified summer hours to accommodate the camps: Summer Hours: Thursdays & Fridays 1pm –…
The Canyon After Dark: Insect Rave!
Have you ever held a native beetle or heard the chirp of a velvet ant? We did last night at our first summer evening event, the Insect Rave! Visitors partied to techno music, adorned themselves with glow sticks, and partied…
Volunteer!
Volunteering with the City of Riverside can be a fun and rewarding activity. The nature center is always happy to have volunteers help staff various educational events. For more information, please contact Kim Cobb at kcobb@riversideca.gov We’re looking forward to working…
Riverside Citizen Science
Our Mission: The mission of Riverside Citizen Science is to engage our community in observing and documenting Riverside’s natural environment. The program will foster appreciation and stewardship through nature-centered activities. Science, through community participation and collaboration, becomes a permanent part…
Nature Spotter
The Riverside Nature Spotter app is a handy tool that helps nature lovers share their observations –whether it be an insect, plant, animal, or other living thing. Spotters can send a photo with questions about what they’ve seen and a…