Our Mission Statement

Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting awareness of and respect for our planet and its inhabitants through its many educational programs. JMDC’s strength comes from the individual’s desire to learn. Each mind is unique and our goal is to challenge the community’s mind to help it reach its full potential. To achieve this goal, JMDC will supplement schools by providing: classes, programs, learning expeditions, field trips, and exhibits that will stimulate the imaginations of both youth and adults, as well as inspire their enthusiasm to learn. The main emphasis of JMDC is education of youth in the fields of Earth Science, Life Science and Cultural Science.

Our Vision Statement

The vision of the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center is to convey scientific and cultural knowledge, and encourage respect and responsibility toward the earth and its inhabitants.    

One way we accomplish our Mission and Vision is by providing no admission to the lower part of the property.  This includes our developed gardens, Iris, Pelargonium, Butterfly, Cactus and Succulent and Aloe Fields with many of our dinosaur sculptures; Granite Hill Nursery specializing in cactus and succulents; turtle pond and tortoise paddock; Museum of Discoveries Gift Shop with Critter Corner; and the Rockhound area. 

The North and East parts of the property are Paid Activity and Education venues.  These can be accessed during one of our Learning Expeditions which are offered on weekends.  Family Explorers or Solo Explorers have fun in the “Rock Corral” while discovering facts about Rocks, Minerals and how Fossils are formed.  This is followed by a walking tour through the JMDC gardens where Explorers will discover details about our different Dinosaur sculptures located in the lower gardens.  The Learning Expedition then moves into the reserved part of property to continue an exploration of more Dinosaurs; and will end by Explorers making a personal collection of twelve rocks, mineral or fossils to take home.  Contact JMDC office for times and pricing, children under two years of age are no charge.

Our Members are an integral part of the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center Family.  The financial support of our Members helps to fund our educational programs including our School Learning Expeditions, Discovery Camp, Critter Corner, and Family Expeditions.   Membership levels range from an Individual Member to an “Unbelievably Nice Guy” Membership.  No matter what level you choose, your support of JMDC is greatly appreciated.