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 [...]
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 [...]
Art in the Park with Xochitl Date of event: The 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of every month. Time of event: 3pm-5pm Location of event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Welcome Pavilli [...]
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 1279 N [...]
Name of event: Rio Volunteer Drop-In Workdays Date of event: Thursdays Time of event: 9am-11:30am Location of event: Rio de Los Angeles State Park Description : Join community [...]
Time: 9 - 10 am Location: Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages: 7-12 Meet a State Park Interpreter for hands on learning about this park's cultural and natural resources [...]
Time: 9 - 11 am Location: Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! Looking for a fun way to start the weekend with the whole family? We've got just the event f [...]
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 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.
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Location: Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages: 7-12 Meet a State Park Interpreter for hands on learning about this park's cultural and natural resources to jo [...]
Time: 3:00 pm Location: Outside the Colorado House Ages: All Ages Welcome Are you interestered in learning more about San Diego's rich cultural history? Join a State Park Interpreter for a f [...]
Friday, October 24th, 2025 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm Come celebrate D í a de los Muertos with the La Luz Center and California State Parks with music, food, fun activites, and the movie, The Book [...]
October 3 - November 2, 2025 | 2 p.m. (Mon & Fri) |11 a.m. & 2 p.m. (Sat & Sun) Join park interpretive staff on visiting multiple altares de muertos (altars of the dead) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 2-6pm Cost: FREE Location : Main Street Columbia Event Description: Celebrate Halloween at Columbia State Historic Park. Trick or Trea [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - 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 abo [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on August 26th 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 giv [...]
Join us for a guided hike through sandstone formations and oak woodland on October 25th at 10:00am! Participants will have the opportunity to marvel at tafoni sandstone outcroppings and learn more ab [...]
Saturdays at 10:30 AM Meet at the Day Use Picnic Area Join Hendy Woods Community Volunteers and discover the wonders of the redwood forest! All Ages, kids must be accompanied by an adult. Day Us [...]
Observatory Program Tonight Join Fremont Peak Observatory Association (FPOA) Astronomers for a 45 minute evening multimedia presentation about Astronomy followed by nighttime observation in th [...]
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 [...]
Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30. Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ag [...]
2:00pm to 3:00pm Special program for kids ages 7-12. Learn about the desert's fascinating history and wildlife! Participate in activities and earn cool prizes!
9:00am to 12:00pm Come SEE and LEARN about Anza-Borrego Desert State Park's Stage Wagon and the Southern Overland Trail. This historic trail is where people journeyed to harvest plants, trade goo [...]
Starts at Pantoll at 9am Four epic hikes that start/end at Pantoll! That is how Friends of Mt Tam describe their Pantoll Quad hikes. Of course, you can use their pamphlet to hike them on your ow [...]
Saturday, October 25th, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm Join us for some fun at our special spooky campfire program. Kids (and adults) are encouraged to come in costume. We will have a short seasonal talk [...]
Join us to learn to partake in one of the Delta's longstanding outdoor recreation traditions! Sit in on a thorough walkthrough of everything you need to know to start fishing. Then, hit the water an [...]
Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks. Junior Ranger activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, his [...]
Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks. Junior Ranger activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, his [...]
Name of Event : Halloween Celebration Date of Event : 10.25.25 Time of Event : 12:00PM - 5:00PM Location of Event: Sycamore Nature Center Description of Event : Trick-or-treat thro [...]
Name of Event : Songs of Emerging Endangerment Date of Event : October 25, 2025 Time of Event : 2:00pm -4:00pm Location of Event: 1245 N Spring St, LA CA 90012 Description of Event [...]
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 int [...]
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? Come [...]
Join an interpreter to learn about the tiny freshwater creatures called macroinvertebrates. Junior rangers will use a magnifying glass to look at these cool creatures collected from the river here at [...]
Saturday, October 25 10 AM - 2 PM Come celebrate International Day of Climate Action at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve! There are simple actions that we can take as individuals to help prote [...]
Join out Junior Ranger program, Saturday from 11 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. to discover the importance of salmon to the San Joaquin and the Tuolumne Rivers. We'll learn about their fascinating life cycle and c [...]
Join us for our 2nd annual Creepy Critters event and warm up by the campfire! This special event begins at 7pm and will last until 9pm. Learn about the creepiest critters you dont normally see at Dos [...]
Hike to Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock! October 25, 2025 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Castle Rock State Park, Headquarters – Los Gatos, CA Distance: 4.5 miles Elevation [...]
Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park for a relaxing morning of birding in the majestic oak forest. The walk starts at 9:00 a.m. and will last 1.5 hours. On this 1-mile stroll we are likely to see [...]
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 [...]
10:00am to 11:30am Meet Park staff atthe Yaqui Pass primitive campground, on highway S-3 near mile marker 2.0, 2miles north of Tamarisk Grove campground. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and a hat. A [...]
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks, the building of the lighthouse, the “Wickies” a [...]
Join us every Sunday at 9 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 [...]
4th Tuesday: GARRAPATA STATE PARK | 9 AM — 12 PM w/ CA State Parks Foundation & State Parks Natural Resources Team Meeting location: Please visit our volunteer event page fo [...]
Time: 5-6 pm Location: Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages: all ages and abilities welcome! Show off your spirit at the campground by joining in our costume parade! This parade wil [...]
Name of Event : Community Campfire: Halloween Edition Date of Event : Friday, October 31, 2025 Time of Event : 3:00PM to 5:00pm Location of Event: Roundhouse Turntable, Los Angeles Sta [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Name of event: Rio SP: CSPF Volunteer Workady Date of event: 8/2/25, 9/6/25, 11/1/25, 12/20/25 Time of event: 9:00am - 12:00pm Location of event: Rio de los Angeles Description o [...]
First Saturday, Living History Days! Step into an Old West town for a fun-filled day. Meet the characters of early San Juan Bautista as our costumed docents bring the past to life. Spend the day [...]
Name of event: Volunteer Community Hour Date of event: First Saturday of Every Month Time of event: 11am-12pm Location of event: Los Encinos State Historic Park, 16756 Moorpark Stree [...]
It's that time of year! Join us for a humble but heartful celebration of the park's apple farming heritage! The 13th annual Harvest Festival will be on November 1st, from 10 AM to 4 PM, at Silvercr [...]
If your idea of fun in the sun involves getting your hands dirty, join the new Dos Rios Trail Stewards (DRTS) program for a fun morning of trail and habitat improvement! No experience necessary; we w [...]
Junior Ranger: Birding! Join an interpreter to learn the basics of birding and earn a Junior Ranger Caswell badge and a stamp in the Junior Ranger logbook! Junior rangers, ages 7- 12, will learn [...]
Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks. Junior Ranger activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, his [...]
Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks. Junior Ranger activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, his [...]
We are offering a bird watching program on November 1st at 9:00am. Join us to learn all about life histories, behaviors, field markings, etc. On this 1-mile walk, we will make specific observations [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - 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 ab [...]
Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30. Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ag [...]
Name of Event: Campfire Program: Day of the Dead Date of Event: 11/1/25 Time of Event: 12:00PM to 2:00PM Location of Event: Pio Pico State Historic Park Adobe RSV [...]
Name of Event: Dia de los Muertos Date of Event : 11/1/25 & 11/2/25 Time of Event: 10:30AM - 3:00PM Location of Event : Los Encinos State Historic Park [...]
Día de Los Muertos: A Community Celebration Community Celebration | Saturday, November 1 - 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Sunday, November 2nd - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate Día de [...]
Discovery Table Saturdays, 3:00–5:00 PM Spend your afternoon at Silver Strand State Beach discovering the natural world around you. Stop by the Discovery Table to explore fascinating pla [...]