Docent Tours
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
Name of Event : Volunteer with the Santa Monica Mountains Council Date of Event: 4/18/26 – 4/19/26 Time of Event : Weekend, see details on SMMTC Trail Days Registration Location [...]
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Meet by the sign in front of the first cottage. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks, the buildin [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk ab [...]
Meet at the Guy Fleming every Sunday at 9 a.m. for a guided journey designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with nature on a deeper level. Led by a knowledgeable docent, this [...]
11:30-1:00 Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ages. Learn about th [...]
Want to find out everything there is to know about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park? Visitors to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park can experience history where it happened through engaging [...]
2026 Earth Day Volunteer Event – Castle Rock State Park Native Plant Garden Workday Work activities suitable for all ages • What: Castle Rock Native Plant Garden Workday • When: Su [...]
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the front of the visitor lodge for a volunteer- or staff-led nature hike! Topics may include native plants and animals, geologic formations, t [...]
From 8am to 10:30am at Pantoll Hot beverages and cool information! This is our version of “Coffee with a Ranger” that we offer most Sundays. We will provide hot beverages [...]
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM , a Roving Naturalist will be at Borrego Palm Canyon to answer questions, discuss aspects of the park, and orient visitors. Not a guided hike.
Name of event: Art in the Park with Xochitl Date of event: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month Time of event: 3:00PM-5:00PM Location of event: Los Angeles State Historic Park @ The W [...]
From 1pm to 4pm at Mountain Home We're teaming up with One Tam partners for stewardship activities on Earth Day! When: EARTH DAY! (aka Wed, April 22, 2026, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Wher [...]
Time: 3:00 pm Location: Outside the Colorado House Ages: All Ages Welcome Are you interested in learning more about San Diego's rich cultural history? Join a State Park Interpreter for [...]
Name of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Farmers Market Date of Event : Every Thursday Time of Event : 3pm - 7:30pm Location of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Descrip [...]
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Description: Calling all learners and homeschool families! Join us for a special hands-on learning adventure at MacKerricher State Park! Discover the wonders of the [...]
For one spectacular weekend this spring, Henry W. Coe State Park will open the gate at Bell's Station on Highway 152 east of Gilroy and allow registered attendees to drive along Kaiser-Aetna Road bey [...]
Friday 10am-12pm Be a Citizen Scientist at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Join our BioBlitz at Big Basin Redwoods State Park and help document how the forest is recovering after the 2020 wildfir [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to match [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to match [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to ma [...]
Special program for kids ages 7-12. Learn about the desert's fascinating history and wildlife! Participate in activities and earn cool prizes!
Name of Event: Earth Day at Will Rogers Date of Event: 4/25/26 Time of Event: 11:00AM to 3:00PM Location of Event : Will Rogers State Historic Park [...]
Name of Event: JR Ranger Program Date of Event: 4/25/26 Time of Event: 4pm-5pm Location of Event: Malibu Creek Ampitheater Description: Public program at Malibu Creek State Pa [...]
April 25 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. “Hidden Habitat Hike – City Nature Challenge” Celebrate the City Nature Challenge with us by taking a hike through a rarely explored section of land [...]
Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Spend your afternoon at Silver Strand State Beach discovering the natural world around you. Stop by the Discovery Table to explore fascinating plants and animals, take part i [...]
Days Offered : Saturdays Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Mason Street School House Ages: 6 & Younger Excited to become a Junior Ranger but not quite old enough yet? Com [...]
Days Offered: Saturdays Time: 12 p.m. Location: Robinson Rose Visitor Information Center Ages: 7 - 12 Excited to become an official Junior Ranger? Join California State Park inter [...]
Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Join us on a free guided morning nature walk! Take a leisurely stroll with our State Park staff as you learn about the local plants, animals, and history. Campers and w [...]
Pioneer Tree Trail Guided Hike 1pm-3:30pm Join park staff to discuss the history of SPT as it relates to redwoods and the life they support, challenges that the forest faces today, adaptat [...]
Basket Weaving Workshop - During this basket weaving workshop from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, you will learn how to weave your very own basket out of local Ponderosa Pine needles and not so local raffia [...]
Event Name: WonderFest Campfire Celebration with National Geographic Explorers Event Date: April 25, 2026 Event Time : 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Malibu Creek State Park Campgroun [...]
Our Power, Our Planet! Come celebrate Earth Day with us at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 9 AM - 1 PM. At the top of the reserve near the lodge, [...]
Our Power, Our Planet! Come celebrate Earth Day with us at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 9 AM - 1 PM. At the top of the reserve near the lodge, [...]
Visit the Renegade Craft Fair at Los Angeles State Historic Park on April 25 and 26, 2026. The event is from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and is free to attend. For more information, visit the Renegade Craft [...]
Junior Rangers Time : 9 - 10 am Location : Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, [...]
Junior Rangers Time : 10 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, [...]
Time: 8:00pm to Midnight (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPO [...]
Join us for an "Auto Safari" of the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve at 10:00am. The tour consists of a brief presentation on the history of the tule elk herd, followed by a tour of the visitor center, [...]
Interested in learning how to fish? Join Parks staff on Saturday, April 25th at 9:00 AM for our Learn to Fish program at the fishing pier at Brannan Island State Recreation Area . Attend an engagi [...]
Name of Event : Volunteer with the Santa Monica Mountains Council Date of Event: 4/25/26 Time of Event : 8:00AM to 2:00PM Location of Event: Upper Hondo – Topanga State Park Lo [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on Saturday, April 25th at 3:00 pm! How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we'll be chattin' about a handful of trees that reside in the pa [...]
Name of event : Audubon Society Date of event: 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27 Time of event: 8:30AM Adults; 10:00AM Parents & kids Location of event: Malibu Lagoon [...]
Name : Building Native Habitat at Rio de Los Angeles State Park- Volunteer Drop-In Workday "TestPlot focused!" Date : 4/11, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24, 6/7, 6/21 Time : 9:00AM to 11:30AM Location [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to match [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to match [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to ma [...]
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the front of the visitor lodge for a volunteer- or staff-led nature hike! Topics may include native plants and animals, geologic formations, t [...]
Birders (and everyone else) are welcome on this California State Parks hike along the vibrant San Jose Creek within Ishxenta State Park. This program is designed for participants ages 10 and up. [...]