The IRWD Learning Center, located at the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlilfe Sanctuary, is designed to be a dedicated facility for water education in our community. The center features two classrooms and a patio that can be used for outdoor learning. The Learning Center opened in 2009. Its location at the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary provides a wide variety teaching opportunities using IRWD’s Natural Treatment System, the Butterfly Garden, and San Diego Creek. 

IRWD events

Throughout the year the center houses not only IRWD’s education programs but also our resident tours and community events. Upcoming events are posted at IRWD.com/events.

Meeting space

This facility is also available for community educational events and classes. Please contact us at info@irwd.com for further information.

Sea and Sage Audubon Society

The Learning Center is home to various environmental education programs hosted by the Sea and Sage Audubon Society including Audubon Outdoor Adventures science program, nature day walks, bat tours, group tours, birding classes, Seasons of Nature walks, and more. 

About the Marsh Campus
The IRWD San Joaquin Marsh Campus opened in January 2009. The Campus is the embodiment of IRWD’s dedication to lifelong water education. The location of the Campus at the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary provides a wide variety of educational venues and teaching opportunities utilizing IRWD’s Natural Treatment System, the Butterfly Garden, and the San Diego Creek. See Marsh Campus Buildings Map.

More to learn
IRWD offers a variety of other community learning opportunities, from student education to informative e-newsletters. Visit our Learning page to explore.