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History of the Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is rich with history and artifacts. Browse through our lists and see what things you can find.

Roseller Winery

Built around 1892 this large barn like structure once held the aging vintages from Estella Blanca Vineyards.

Cactus Gardens

The Deutsch Cactus Garden is home to over 250 species of cactus and succulents.

Space Capsule

In 1961 NASA sent a number of Gemini space-craft into orbit as the intermediary stage to the moon landing in 1969.

Walden Pond

Walden Pond is a 13,000 gallon riparian ecosystem. It is home to a variety of life including blue gill, mosquito fish, aquatic plants, pond turtles, crawfish and more.

The Garden of the Sun

The Garden of the Sun is maintained by the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Program. They keep it looking vibrant all year long.

Picnic Area

The Adobe Picnic area is used for some of our educational classes and also for our special event bonfires. This is a great meeting place for groups.

Indian Studies

Reflects the various the various local tribe’s life and culture. The three cedar bark dwellings were constructed in the traditional way used by both the Mono and the Miwok peoples.

	Roseller Winery Built around 1892 this large barn like structure once held the aging vintages from Estella Blanca Vineyards.

	Cactus Gardens The Deutsch Cactus Garden is home to over 250 species of cactus and succulents.

	Space Capsule In 1961 NASA sent a number of Gemini space-craft into orbit as the intermediary stage to the moon landing in 1969.

	Walden Pond Walden Pond is a 13,000 gallon riparian ecosystem. It is home to a variety of life including blue gill, mosquito fish, aquatic plants, pond turtles, crawfish and more.

	The Garden of the Sun The Garden of the Sun is maintained by the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Program. They keep it looking vibrant all year long.

	Picnic Area The Adobe Picnic area is used for some of our educational classes and also for our special event bonfires. This is a great meeting place for groups.

	Indian Studies Reflects the various the various local tribe’s life and culture. The three cedar bark dwellings were constructed in the traditional way used by both the Mono and the Miwok peoples.