Wellness Programs
Los Rios Garden Angels
Los Rios Park in San Juan Capistrano is home to a certified Butterfly Garden in Orange County and features expansive, scenic grounds filled with native plant gardens, winding trails, and peaceful gathering spaces. This beautiful park serves as the backdrop for Goin Native’s programs, enriching people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities through meaningful connection with nature.
On weekends, guests also have the opportunity to tour the historic Montañez Adobe and learn about Polonia Montañez, San Juan Capistrano’s first medicine woman.
Join us at either park, bring gloves and wear closed-toed shoes. No experience required. If its your first time to volunteer with us, please bring a filled-out copy of the city’s volunteer application.
Contact our park coordinator Weej at weej@goinnative.net for more info.
We look forward to gardening with you!
Rady Children’s Health (Choc)
Cultivating Wellness: GNTG & Rady Children’s Health Partnership
We have partnered with Rady Children’s Health (CHOC) to bring the healing power of nature directly to Southern California students. Together, we are establishing wellness-focused “Green Garden” spaces at Huntington Beach High School and Pio Pico Elementary, serving students from kindergarten through graduation.
Through a specialized 4-Season SoCal Horticultural Curriculum, students engage in hands-on, year-round learning rooted in preventative health and mental well-being. Each garden is thoughtfully designed with sensory-rich plants, shaded gathering areas, and accessible features to create outdoor sanctuaries for students and staff.
By training educators and installing sustainable infrastructure, including solar-powered irrigation, these living classrooms are built to foster long-term growth, resilience, and community health.