Guided Walk

Join State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles round trip hike with only a [...]

Watershed Walk & Bird Talk

Join us for an exciting walk along the San Juan Creek for an interpretive nature talk on the local shorebirds of Doheny Beach and the watershed that ends here. Bringing a hat, sunscreen, water, snack [...]

Confluence Hike

Guided walk to the confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers. Learn all about the floodplain along the way. Dont forget good walking shoes, water and a snack. Meet at the Welcome Center at 1 [...]

Adamson House Garden Tour

Experience the beauty of history and nature on a guided garden tour at Adamson House! Stroll through stunning landscapes, lush gardens, and picturesque views overlooking the Pacific. Learn about the [...]

FOURTH GRADER NIGHT

Date: 3/21/25 Friday Time of Program: 4pm Location: Amphitheater 4721 Sapphire Rd. Chino Hills CA 91709 Calling All Young Adventurers—Become a Junior Ranger! Are you between 7 and 12 ye [...]

Docent-Led Hike

Explore the beauty and history of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve on a guided hike led by a knowledgeable docent! Join us Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays at 10 AM for a two-hou [...]

Redwood Grove Tour

Redwood Tour - 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 redw [...]

American River History

This event is free , and will be held at the Fair Oaks Library ( 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 ), we hope you’ll join us for some history! On Saturday, March 22nd from 10:3 [...]

Shrub Club

Date: 3/22/25 Saturday Time of Program: 9:00am Location: Discovery Center 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd. Brea, CA 92823 Help Us Make a Difference at Chino Hills State Park! Calling all park visitors, [...]

Olompali Commune Revisited

Olompali Commune Revisited at Olompali State Historic Park Saturday, March 22, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Come join Noelle Olompali Barton and Larry Otis on a walk and talk about the park’s [...]

Community Beach Cleanup

Do your part and give back to the community! Please join us for our monthly beach clean up to keep Doheny looking and feeling its best for all to enjoy. We provide gloves, trash bags, snacks, [...]

Welcome Walk

Join a Malibu Creek docent for an easy nature walk along the creek and under the oak trees. We'll talk about the animals and plants found in the mountains, plus the park's unique history, including [...]

Auto Safari

Join us for an "Auto Safari" of the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve at 10:00a.m. The tour consists of a brief presentation on the history of the tule elk herd, followed by a tour of the visitor center [...]

Redwood Grove Guided Walk

Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin most Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00am. This program is a 1 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all [...]

Guided Walk

Join State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles round trip hike with only a [...]

First Hike of Spring

Date: 3/23/25 Sunday Time of Program: 10 am Location: State Park Amphitheater 4721 Sapphire Rd. Chino Hills CA 91709 Say ‘Hello’ to Spring with a Fun, Easy Hike! Kick off the [...]

Mindful Walk

Join us every Sunday at 8 AM for a Mindful Walk , a guided journey through the Reserve designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with nature on a deeper level. Led by a knowle [...]

Tidepool Investigation

Come join us to investigate the inter-tidal animals of Doheny State Beach! Among the sea life you may encounter is Sea Stars, Sea Anemones, Sea Hares, Brittle Stars, Hermit Crabs, Rock Crabs, Owl Lim [...]

Tamaroo Bar Hike

When: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 09:30 AM Where: Auburn Overlook Parking Lot Hike Description: Western States, Gold St Connector, Contour, Robie Point Fuel Break,and Tamaroo Bar tr [...]

*** NEW *** Interior Floodplain Loop

Join us on a NEW loop!! The interior floodplain loop has never before been seen. This special access trail id just the right length at 2.8 miles! Please remember to bring good walking shoes, water an [...]

Naturalist Night

Date: 3/28/25 Friday Time of Program: 6:00pm Location: Discovery Center: Nature Nook: 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd. Brea, CA 92823 Calling All Lifelong Learners! Are you an adult with a passion for [...]

Virtual PORTScasts

Gray Whale Road Trip (Virtual Program) 3/14/25 11AM-11:45PM An exclusive interview with a young gray whale on his first migration up the Pacific Coast. Learn about these marine mammals' extr [...]

MPRPD San Jose Creek with Children

Enjoy this unique access to beautiful wildflowers and iconic coast redwoods with your little ones, in an area usually accessible only by advanced hikers, now accessible through Monterey Peninsula Reg [...]

Grunion Run

What are grunion? Grunion are small, silvery marine fish that come completely out of the water to spawn on the sand during the high tides after the new and full moon. These [...]

Observatory Program - Solar

Observatory Program Join Fremont Peak Observatory Association (FPOA) Astronomers for a 3 hour sun viewing experience. See sunspots , granules , facula , and solar prominences through speci [...]

Let's Go Birding!

Sal Salerno, park volunteer and president of Stanislaus Audubon, will be showing eggs from twenty-six breeding birds of Stanislaus County and two songbird nests. This beautiful presentation will be a [...]

Community Day

Date: 3/30/25 Sunday Time of Program 10am Location: Park Amphitheater You’re Invited to Community Day! Join us for a special day of hands-on Environmental Education at the amphitheater! [...]

Guided Walk

Join State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles round trip hike with only a [...]