Pigeon Point Light Station SHP
Family Rangers
State Parks staff and volunteers will introduce you to California’s diverse natural and cultural resources up-close. Many parks also have self-guided Junior Ranger Adventure Guides for you to complete when a staffed program is not available.
All ages are welcome at a Family Ranger program. Junior Rangers (ages 7-12) will earn a wooden Badge, a Logbook to record your experience, and a unique Stamp to go in your Logbook. Take your Logbook to the next California State Park you visit to continue earning awards and gaining firsthand knowledge of our state. Little Rangers (ages 3-6) will earn a State Parks sticker.
At Pigeon Point, Family Ranger programs start at 2:00pm are approximately 45 minutes long.
Saturday, July 12 - Thar She Blows!
- Every year, hundreds of whales migrate past Pigeon Point! Conduct a mini-experiment and explore how different whales use teeth or baleen to eat their favorite foods.
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Saturday, July 19 - Flower Dissection
- Learn about flower anatomy through hands-on exploration.
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Saturday, July 26 - Nautical Knots
- Sailors relied on lighthouses like Pigeon Point to guide them safely to port. Tie some of the knots used by lightkeepers and sailors. Learn how sailors communicated with special signal flags and create your own signal flag message!
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Saturday, August 2 - Kids at Pigeon Point
- Would you want to live at a lighthouse? After chores and homework were done, what kind of games would you play? Come play a popular children’s game from the 1800s and make your own craft to take home with you.
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Saturday, August 9 - How Do Lighthouses Work?
- How do you shine a light 20 miles out to sea? Come learn how Fresnel lens changed lighthouses forever and helped ships navigate the dangerous waters of the California coast. Conduct your own experiment and see if you can save the ship!
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Saturday, August 23 - Maritime Measurements
- Do you have what it takes to be a lightkeeper? Learn about the job of a lighthouse keeper and create your own logbook based on your observations and measurements of the world around you.
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Saturday, August 30 - Pigeon Point Pit Stop
- Have you ever been on a road trip with your family? Did you drive without stopping or did you take breaks? Birds and whales need places to stop on their migrations, just like we do on our vacations. Learn about the importance of pit stops like Pigeon Point for migrating whales and birds.
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