Wednesday, February 5, 10:00-11:30

Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista

Come on out to view the beautiful Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. We will be led on an 1 ½ hour guided tour of the 14-acre Gardens. Plus, you will receive an introduction to photography class! All are welcome to stay and enjoy the Gardens till closing time. Contact: Rick Barsh, rickb@inspireschools.org. RSVP here.

Thursday, February 13th, 12:00-1:00

Lantern Crest Senior Living, 800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee

Want to use your talent to bring joy to others? Audition would have already been held to perform at our Lantern Crest Senior Living center in Santee. Students who had attended auditions and were accepted/approved to perform are expected to attend here at the this event as a practice/rehearsal. Student talent performances can include: instruments, voice, acting, reciting, dance, magic, comedy, etc. Practice will be held on February 13th from 12-1pm. The actual performance date will be Friday, February 28th from 1:00-3:45 followed by the playing of games with the seniors. Come on out to a fun and rewarding time! Contact Rick Barsh, rickb@inspireschools.org. RSVP here.

Friday, February 21, 9:30 - 12:30

3209 Gleason Rd, San Diego

We are teaming up with Rewild Mission Bay to support a restoration project for the California Least Tern, an endangered species that nests in very limited areas of Mission Bay. Students will learn about this fragile ecosystem while providing essential hands-on habitat restoration. They will meet with a Rewild Mission Bay Naturalist, learn about this specialized science field and will have the opportunity to become educational stewards. Supplemental curriculum is available to extend this learning project. Contact Beth Preece-Foster, beth.preece-foster@inspireschools.org. RSVP here.

Friday, February 28th, 1:00-3:45

Lantern Crest Senior Living, 800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee

Want to use your talent to bring joy to others? Audition and practice would have already been held to perform at our Lantern Crest Senior Living center in Santee. Student talent performances can include: instruments, voice, acting, reciting, dance, magic, comedy, etc. The performance date will be Friday, February 28th from 1:00-3:45 followed by the playing of games with the seniors. Come on out to a fun and rewarding time! Contact Rick Barsh, rickb@inspireschools.org. RSVP here.

Friday, March 20, 9:00 - 12:00

Sundance Equestrian Center, 32109 Caminito Quieto, Bonsall

Students will enjoy a riding lesson at the beautiful Sundance Equestrian Center. In addition, students will learn about horse breeds/anatomy, tacking, upkeep, and other exciting events of stable-life! So, come on out and enjoy the ride of your life! RSVP here.

Wednesday, April 1

Middle School - 9:45am - 11:00am / High School - 11:15am - 12pm

Birch Aquarium - 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla

Examine the use of natural resources for energy and the impacts of human activities. Students investigate alternative energy sources and engineer solutions for the energy needs of a growing world.

The lab is for students in Middle/High School students only, thank you!

Elementary aged children may tour the aquarium for the general admission fee of $15.00.

RSVP here.