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Join the Monarch Butterfly Volunteer Team! Volunteer Training Starts Sunday September 10 Sundays 2-6pm through Sunday October 15 Do you enjoy nature and being outdoors? Do you feel a stron ...
Join the Monarch Butterfly Volunteer Team! Volunteer Training Starts Sunday September 10 Sundays 2-6pm through Sunday October 15 Do you enjoy nature and being outdoors? Do you feel a stron ...
When: Sept 29-30, Oct 6-7, 2023 Time: 7pm & 7:30pm Cost: $25.00 Location : Columbia Cemetery Event Description: Visitors are led through Columbia’s historic cemetery by ...
This is a Fuel Reduction Workday from 10:00-12:00, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load and restore old-growth habitat ...
6:30pm at the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground Join us at the Pantoll Stage (campfire center) in the Pantoll Campground for a night of family-friendly trivia about Mt Tam. Test your knowl ...
California State Parks and the Weaverville Joss House Association invite you to the Moon Festival October 7, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm FREE ADMISSION Continuous Temple Tours Moon Festival Cra ...
Join us this October for a haunted train excursion on the old Sierra Railway, where you will be accompanied by our resident Skeleton crew! This evening ride will journey to a deserted Western ghost ...
When: Sept 29-30, Oct 6-7, 2023 Time: 7pm & 7:30pm Cost: $25.00 Location : Columbia Cemetery Event Description: Visitors are led through Columbia’s historic cemetery by ...
Guided tours of the park meet at 8:30 a.m. in Tehachapi. Reservations are available through the Reserve California website or by phoning Reserve California at 1-800-444-7275. Tours fill quickly ...
From 3 - 4 p.m. every Saturday, come join us for some fun activities to learn about nature and history! For ages 7-12 years old.
1pm How do artifacts give us clues to the past? Follow the archaeological process from the dig to the display, and participate in hands-on activities to discover the stories told bythe artifact ...
Docent led Hikes: Every weekend day and national observed holiday at 10:00am. Meet at the visitor center. Approximately 1 hour long.
Meet at 9am at Pantoll “In every walk with nature one receives far more than (they) seek.” - John Muir Science has proven what people have known for ages –walking in na ...
Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work Day Saturday, October 7 from 9 am to noon Saturday, November 4 from 9 am to noon Saturday, December 2 from 9 am to noon Spend a beautiful morning at Lighthous ...
Join us October 7th, 2023 for the Fall Tarantula Fest . Come to the Coe Park Tarantula Fest and rub elbows (so to speak) with some of our fuzzy, friendly eight-legged guests of honor. The ...
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experie ...
8am to 10:30am at Pantoll This is our version of “Coffee with a Ranger” that we hope to offer [almost] every Sunday. We will provide hot beverages and answers to questions about the ...
On the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend (10/8, from Noon to 4:00pm), the park hosts Heritage Day, featuring demonstrations and recreations of activities and crafts common to people during the late 19th ...
Welcome Back Monarchs Day Sunday, October 8 from 11 am to 4 pm Join us in welcoming the monarch butterflies back to the park, where they will spend the winter. Enjoy arts and crafts, active games f ...
Mindfulness Walks: Meet at the visitor center every Sunday 8am to 10am.
Join us at 1pm for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of people who li ...
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma is pleased to announce the return of Coloma Gold Rush Live! The public is invited to experience California’s rich Gold Rush history at this ...
Friday, October 13, 2023 from 7pm-10pm Come learn about the importance of dark skies and gaze at the stars at Pigeon Point Lighthouse! Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Free event. ...
Details For one special weekend this fall, Henry W. Coe State Park will open the gate at Bell's Station on Highway 152 east of Gilroy and allow attendees to drive along Kai ...
Details For one special weekend this fall, Henry W. Coe State Park will open the gate at Bell's Station on Highway 152 east of Gilroy and allow attendees to drive along Kai ...
Join us this October for a haunted train excursion on the old Sierra Railway, where you will be accompanied by our resident Skeleton crew! This evening ride will journey to a deserted Western ghost ...
Hike around an ancient seafloor?! Yes please! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Santa Cruz Sandhills, we'll be meandering through sandy soils on the mountain top, about 800' above present-day sea lev ...
October 14th at 10:00am is a Watershed Restoration Workday, in which participants will help restore the beauty to the San Lorenzo River and remove trash and debris from its water and banks. Participa ...
During this program on October 14th from 10:00am-12:00pm, you will be introduced to a traditional art: California Basket Weaving. CA basketry is some of the most ornate in the world, and this opportu ...
Join our FREE monthly StoryWalk event from 11am-2pm as we explore the park while reading a seasonally selected StoryWalk book. Meet at the Visitor Center and take a short walk (no more than 1/4 mile ...
Monthly Volunteer Day at Carmel River SB Every 2nd Saturday | 9 AM — 12 PM w/ State Parks Natural Resource Team Join us at the lovely Carmel River State Beach for a morning of v ...
Heritage Harvest Festival Saturday, October 14 from 11 am to 3 pm It’s time to celebrate harvest time! Participate in historical activities and living history demonstrations including blac ...
9am at the Mountain Home parking area Join State Park Interpreter Hillary Colyer on a moderate hike that explores the bounty of the mountain. In the past, Mount Tamalpais provided people ...
6:30pm at the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground Come to the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground for an exploration of medicinal plants found on Mt Tam. From native yarrow to natural ...
Join us for the annual Native American Celebration on October 14 and 15, 2023. The event will feature Native dancers, artists, and story tellers.
10am – meet at Forrest Deaner Native Plant Botanic Garden
Guided tours of the park meet at 8:30 a.m. in Tehachapi. Reservations are available through the Reserve California website or by phoning Reserve California at 1-800-444-7275. Tours fill quickly ...
When: October 14 & 15, 2023 Time : 9:00am-5:00pm Cost: FREE Location: Main Street Event Description: Join us for a cornucopia of crafts, comestibles, demonstrations of skill ...
The Annual Rededication is presented to renew the commitment of the citizens of California to help California State Parks preserve the history of the contributions made by African Americans in the de ...
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma is pleased to announce the return of Coloma Gold Rush Live! The public is invited to experience California’s rich Gold Rush history at this ...
9am-10am The Santa Cruz Mission will open an hour early October 7th to catch the solar eclipse at 9:18am. Join us to make a pinhole camera, view the eclipse (safely!), and talk about how solar ...
From 3 - 4 p.m. every Saturday, come join us for some fun activities to learn about nature and history! For ages 7-12 years old.
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma is pleased to announce the return of Coloma Gold Rush Live! The public is invited to experience California’s rich Gold Rush history at this ...
Mindfulness Walks: Meet at the visitor center every Sunday 8am to 10am.
Castro Adobe Open House: Vaqueros, Bulls, and Bears! Oh My! Sunday, October 15 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm Vaqueros, bulls, and bears! Oh, my! Life on the rancho during the days of Alta California wa ...
When: October 14 & 15, 2023 Time : 9:00am-5:00pm Cost: FREE Location: Main Street Event Description: Join us for a cornucopia of crafts, comestibles, demonstrations of skill ...
Join us at 1pm for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of people who li ...
Join us for the annual Native American Celebration on October 14 and 15, 2023. The event will feature Native dancers, artists, and story tellers.
Details For one special weekend this fall, Henry W. Coe State Park will open the gate at Bell's Station on Highway 152 east of Gilroy and allow attendees to drive along Kai ...
Monthly Volunteer Day at Point Lobos SNR Every 3rd Wednesday| 9 AM — 12 PM w/ State Parks Natural Resource Team Join us at the iconic Point Lobos SNR for a morning of volunteer ...
Monthly Volunteer Day at Fort Ord Dunes SP Every 3rd Saturday | 9 AM — 12 PM w/ State Parks Natural Resource Team and the California State Parks Foundation Join us in the histor ...
Santa Cruz 4 Wheel Drive Club Website: www.sc4wdc.com
DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF MOUNT DIABLO! Join us on October 21, 2023. All courses are on trails. While there are some hills, this event, like all Brazen Racing runs, is very friendly to first-time tra ...
10am – A walking Tour of Benicia SRA
From 3 - 4 p.m. every Saturday, come join us for some fun activities to learn about nature and history! For ages 7-12 years old.
1pm Come see how the oldest building the county was made. In this demonstration we’ll look at the materials used by the Ohlone to build their homes, and then at the materials used by the Spa ...
Join us this October for a haunted train excursion on the old Sierra Railway, where you will be accompanied by our resident Skeleton crew! This evening ride will journey to a deserted Western ghost ...
Location: Will Rogers SHP, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 8:30am-12:00pm Volunteer Limit: 25 Spots Remaining: 19 Help maintain park trails! We will fo ...
Empire Mine SHP is one of nineteen state parks participating in California State Parks' new Aventure Pass program. This pilot program allows fourth graders and their families to get into the particip ...
Mindfulness Walks: Meet at the visitor center every Sunday 8am to 10am.
Join us at 1pm for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of people who li ...
Monthly Volunteer Day at Garrapata SP Every 4th Tuesday| 9 AM — 12 PM w/ State Parks Natural Resource Team and the California State Parks Foundation Join us on the rugged Garrap ...
8:30 to 12:30 a.m. Reservations required by contacting onesuperhiker@aol.com
Join us in your costume on October 27th from 4:00-6:00pm for a Halloween-themed evening in the Redwood Grove and Visitor Center! Costumed staff will be spaced throughout the Redwood Grove and waiting ...
This is a Fuel Reduction Workday from 10:00-12:00, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load and restore old-growth habitat ...
Hollister Hills SVRA Clean Wheeling Please join us on Saturday, October 28 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for the Hollister Hills SVRA Clean Wheeling event. Registration for this free event begins at 8 ...
Hollister Hills SVRA Creatures of the Night Spooky or not spooky? We’ll explore the weird and wonderful nocturnal life of Hollister Hills SVRA as you "trick or treat" along the Bird Creek ...
Join us for an "Auto Safari" tour the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve on Saturday, October 28th at 10:00 a.m. The tour consists of a brief presentation on the history of the tule elk herd, followed by ...
Learn about different tree species on October 28th at 3:00pm! How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we'll be chattin' about a handful of trees that reside in the park, and giving you the tools ...
When: Saturday, October 28, 2023 Time: 2-6pm Cost: FREE Location : Main Street Columbia Event Description: Boo Boulevard returns to Columbia State Historic Park on October 29, ...
1pm How did an isolated settlement clothe the hundreds of people who lived there? Take an in-depth look at the cloth industry of Mission Santa Cruz. We will follow the path of wool from the she ...
From 3 - 4 p.m. every Saturday, come join us for some fun activities to learn about nature and history! For ages 7-12 years old.
Join us this October for a haunted train excursion on the old Sierra Railway, where you will be accompanied by our resident Skeleton crew! This evening ride will journey to a deserted Western ghost ...
2.5mi guided Geology walk, Henry W. Coe State Park - Coe Ranch Entrance Visitor Center Details Event limited to 15 people. RSVP on Meetup required Come join us on a guided geol ...
Mindfulness Walks: Meet at the visitor center every Sunday 8am to 10am.
Join us at 1pm for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of people who li ...