SoCal Explorer Campaign

Los Angeles – November 15th, 2025 – A new regional initiative is combining technology and outdoor education to engage SoCal kids in a big way. The SoCal Explorer Campaign, powered by Agents of Discovery®, is transforming public spaces across the region into dynamic learning environments using augmented reality (AR).

From the California State Parks- Hungry Valley SVRA to USFS - San Bernardino National Forest, and to the City of LA - Mayor's Office, participating partners are hosting interactive educational “Missions” on the free Agents of Discovery app. The app challenges kids—called “Agents”—to complete STEM- and nature-based challenges while exploring local parks, hubs, and landmarks.

Partners include:

The Bureau of Land Management – Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, the City of Carson – Parks and Recreation, the U.S. Forest Service – Angeles National Forest, the City of LA, City of LA Mayor’s Office, the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, the City of Long Beach – Parks and Recreation, California State Parks – Hungry Valley, the City of Desert Hot Springs, the City of San Dimas, the City of Santa Clarita, LA County Parks, the City of Lynwood, Joshua Tree National Park Association, City of Malibu, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the City of Glendale, the City of Azusa, the City of Banning, the City of Beaumont, the City of Thousand Oaks, USFS – San Bernardino National Forest, City of Ontario, City of Compton, City of Manhattan Beach, City of Burbank, City of Maywood City of Cudahy Tulare County Museum Orange County Parks City of Pasadena
Kim Bosell, Natural Areas Administrator for LA County Parks, says: “By using the Agents of Discovery app, you can use augmented reality to help you connect to local plants and wildlife, and to learn amazing facts about them.”

The SoCal Explorer will run until January 10th. Anyone can join in by downloading the free Agents of Discovery mobile app and completing “Missions”, or games at participating locations. Each Mission is made up of educational “Challenges” that teach players about local history, culture, ecosystems, and safety. For example, at Legacy Park in the City of Malibu, players can learn about native plants, pollinators, birds, and animals. At another location, Griffith Park, players can learn about the history of Los Angeles and the plants and animals that live there.
Players who complete Missions while logged in are automatically entered into a prize draw, with more entries for each Mission completed.
Amy King, Museum Curator for Tulare County Museum, says: “We love that our guests have a fun way to connect with our local history through play. We have had lots of history hunters come through to follow Duke on his Discovery Quest!”

To learn more or try out a Mission, visit: www.agentsofdiscovery.com