The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) is a nonprofit corporation created in 1963 to support the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Currently GLAZA operates seven essential functions for the City-owned Zoo, including fundraising for the Zoo's programs and capital projects, membership, volunteers, marketing and public relations, special events and site rentals, concessions and retail and publications. GLAZA also works to nurture a commitment to wildlife and conservation support, as well as to foster community support for the L.A. Zoo, its mission and programs. GLAZA and the L.A. Zoo share a common mission: To serve the community, we will create an environment for recreation and discovery; inspire an appreciation of wildlife through exhibitry and education; ensure the highest level of animal welfare; and support programs that preserve biodiversity and conserve natural habitat. We also share a vision: We will leverage the diverse resources of Los Angeles to be an innovator for the global zoo community, creating dynamic experiences to connect people and animals.

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture is a waterfront destination for thought-provoking programs, events, restaurants, and nonprofit organizations that support and reflect the evolving cultural fabric of San Francisco and the Bay Area. An arts hub within San Francisco, the campus consists of former military-use buildings, piers, and open space within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Sequoia Parks Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, working hand-in-hand with the National Park Service to support projects including trail improvements, educational programs for the public, and the protection of wildlife. Our mission is to fund and enable projects and programs that protect, preserve, and provide access to the natural and cultural resources of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Throughout our 80 years as an NPS cooperating association, Sequoia Parks Conservancy has given millions in aid to projects across both parks.

Lotusland is the former 37-acre estate of Madame Ganna Walska, a celebrated opera diva who began her development of Lotusland’s enchanting, quirky gardens and highly diverse plant collections at the age of 55, from 1943 until her death in 1984. In addition to being one of the most spectacular and unique gardens in the world, Lotusland has helped lead the sustainable horticulture movement in the Southern California, and serves as a repository for globally rare plants.

As the driving force behind North America’s finest railroad destinations, we are constantly striving to preserve our shared history, inspire future generations, and educate the global community about the past, present, and future of railroad technology and innovation.

Creative Growth Art Center, Oakland CA serves artists with intellectual/developmental and concurrent physical disabilities, providing a professional studio environment for artistic development and gallery exhibition and representation. Artwork fostered in this unique environment is included in prominent collections and museums worldwide. The Creative Growth Studio provides a professional art atmosphere to over 140 artists in a variety of media including fiber arts, drawing, painting, wood, ceramics, printmaking, and digital arts. Creative Growth's gallery is the world’s oldest professional exhibition space dedicated to the artwork made by artists with disabilities. Creative Growth presents seven exhibitions annually in our Oakland gallery, in addition to a roster of annual exhibits, projects, and art fairs around the globe. Creative Growth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

A 501(c)3 non-profit, The California Museum—home of the California Hall of Fame—engages, educates and enlightens people about California’s rich history, its diversity and its unique influence on the world of ideas, innovation, art and culture. Through interactive experiences, the Museum inspires visitors to make a mark on history. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun.: 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mon.. Admission: adults $10.00; college students, seniors 65+, and youth 6-17 $8.00; children 5 & under free. For more information, visit https://www.CaliforniaMuseum.org.

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is a unique 127-acre botanical garden and historical site that includes Native American, Rancho Period, and late 19th century treasures. Our mission is to cultivate our natural, horticultural and historic resources for learning, enjoyment and inspiration. We strive to reflect Southern California’s distinct climate, community and openness to new ideas.

Our mission is to ignite learning through interactive experiences in science + creativity. As Santa Barbara’s newest hands-on destination for families and curious minds of all ages, MOXI is a place where you can explore and discover new things about the world around you, ask questions, seek answers and have a blast doing so.

The Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) develops and presents engaging exhibitions and educational programs that explore and define the role of craft and design in our dynamically changing global culture, encouraging our audience to see the world differently. MCD’s exhibitions focus on craft and design in all media. They introduce visitors to a broad range of artists and designers, and to the many approaches to creative expression in these fields. Education programs address a wide variety of topics. Those offered in association with exhibitions enable children, families, and adults to gain a greater understanding of the art and artists presented. Hands-on activities for children through the MakeArt program also give young people an opportunity to explore their creativity.

Since opening to the public in 2011, The Discovery has solidified its place in our region as the home for informal science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) learning. Through hands-on galleries and exhibitions, and a robust array of educational programs, The Discovery connects learners of all ages with opportunities to explore a wide variety of ever-changing topics, all designed to inspire curiosity and further investigation.

Marin Art and Garden Center is a special gathering place that celebrates learning, growth and the beauty of nature; a place to be inspired, educated and entertained—or to just be. We are a non-profit organization providing 11 acres of spectacular gardens, educational programs for all ages and a picturesque venue for weddings and other events.