Acorn Naturalists specializes in resources for enhancing science and nature learning, especially in settings provided by the excellent YMCA after school education programs and experiences offered by the YMCA. Acorn Naturalists offers over 8000 educational resources for YMCA leaders, educators, and program directors. Included are science and nature activities, art and nature crafts, nature lore projects, hands-on science activities, outdoor books for YMCA programs. and after-school education programs. To locate resources of interest, brouse through the categories on the left side of this page, or utilize the search function found on every web page.

Please feel free to contact us for a free printed catalog or visit us in person at Acorn Naturalists Book and Gift Store, located at 155 El Camino Real, Tustin, California 92780.

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If you would like us to send you a printed version of our catalog, simply send us an email at emailacorn@aol.com or pick up a copy at our Center for Science and Environmental Education located at 155 El Camino Real, Tustin, California (M-SA 10am-5pm PST) or call us at (800) 422-8886 anytime between 7am and 5pm PST, Monday-Friday, or from 10am to 5pm Saturdays (you can also call and leave a message anytime after hours).  We look forward to seeing or hearing from you soon and best wishes for successful and enriching scouting experiences!