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 [...]
Junior Ranger Program: Animal Tracks and Signs This Junior Ranger program introduces children to the fascinating world of animal tracks and indicators found in state parks. Participants will lea [...]
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 and an [...]
10 a.m. to Noon (12 p.m.) Join Interpreter Michele at the visitor center for Art in the Park. All materials are provided. All you need to bring is your imagination. This activity is for everyone.
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 experi [...]
Saturdays and Sundays 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 [...]
Highlights Loop Guided Hike- Want to experience the different ecosystems in Henry Cowell State Park first hand? Look no further than this diverse loop through an old-growth redwood forest and the [...]
Join us for State Parks Week! Bring your kids to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve for Read with a Ranger! Join us for story time and a craft beneath the Torrey pines to celebrate State Parks Wee [...]
Join Dos Rios and the Rivers Sector for California State Parks Week! From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect [...]
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 [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Every Second Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) | 1:00 PM Attention all aspiring Junior Rangers and family! Come visit us at Petaluma Adobe SHP on the 2nd weekend of every month (Sat & S [...]
Time: 10:30am-11:30am Sometimes, it's easy to forget to take a breather and check in with yourself. We'd like to invite you to Angel Island State Park where you can reconnect with yourselves an [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tour of our recently restored 175-year-old, two-story adobe hacienda , explore engaging interpretive exhibits, and chat with knowledgeable docents ready to answer your questions. Live Musi [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When: Mondays, 2 - 3 PM Location: Davis Wetlands Trailhead in the Manchester State Park Campground Description: Join us for a short half mile walk & meet our local feathered friends. [...]
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 [...]
When: Tuesdays, 2 - 3:30 PM Location: Meet at the Ford House, Mendocino Description: Join Park Interpreter, Anica Williams, for an interactive hike through the Mendocino Headlands State [...]
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Stop by this "information station" to learn the fascinating history of Glass Beach! Learn where the glass came from, how the glass got here, and what we can do to protect thi [...]
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Join Interpreter Kat to spot harbor seals with binoculars (provided). Learn about MacKerricher State Park's resident population of harbor seals, how they survive harsh ocean [...]
Time: 3 PM - 4 PM This fun, interactive program offers youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. Junior Rangers hike trails, play games, observe nature, create art, experience [...]
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 [...]
This is a paid special event hosted by Goldenvoice and Framework at Los Angeles State Historic Park. For information on tickets and event policies, please visit the Framework website. For informati [...]
Calling all bird watchers, explorers, and amateur scientists! Join our team on Friday, June 19th at 8 a.m. for a guided walk along our Beaver Bend Trail. We will be conducting a bioblitz in which [...]
Name of Event: Night Hike: Hoots, Howls, and Night Sounds Date of Event : June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Time of Event : 8:00PM Location of Event: Malibu Creek S [...]
Fuel Reduction Workday - This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, 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 [...]
Time: 1 PM - 2 PM This fun, interactive program offers youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. Junior Rangers hike trails, play games, observe nature, create art, experience [...]
Join us for Little Rangers on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00am - 11:30am. Explore and play games as you learn about plants, animals, earn prizes and more. This 30-min program is for kids a [...]
Fridays, 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 in [...]
Joins us for Junior Rangers on Friday and Saturdays. This 1-hour program is for kids ages 7-12 only from 12:00 pm to 1:00pm. Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, [...]
Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gather around the campfire and participate in fun activities! Test your knowledge with Silver Strand trivia, dive into the world of our local sea turtles, or explore th [...]
Time: 7 PM - 7:30 PM Gather around the campfire for the lively, children's story of Why? written by Interpreter Kat! This interactive story about curiosity and belonging introduces young natu [...]
At the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground at 7:30pm Come to the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground for an exploration of a topic that rocks on Mt Tam: geology. While many people thi [...]
At Pantoll from 9am to 11am Discover more about Mount Tamalpais State Park! For this date, we're going to be exploring geology at Pantoll. Stop by on your way to or back from your outdoor adv [...]
9 a.m. Fun and safety go hand in hand while exploring Cuyamaca. Join Interpreter Michele at Paso Picacho Day use to learn about some things to watch out for when having fun in the park.
5 p.m. Learn about some of the wildflowers in Cuyamaca with Interpreter Michele. The walk will begin at the Azalea Glen Loop Trail trailhead. This is a slow-paced walk that lasts an hour. Counts a [...]
11 a.m. Fun and safety go hand in hand while exploring Cuyamaca. Join Interpreter Michele at the Green Valley Campfire Center to learn about things to watch out for when having fun in the park.
Star Walks - Astronomy-based program where participants are guided up to the observation deck, where they will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile round t [...]
Time: 1PM - 2 PM This fun, interactive program offers youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. Junior Rangers hike trails, play games, observe nature, create art, experience h [...]
Saturdays 1:30-2:15 pm Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, walking shoes, sun protection, and a positive attitude! What we’ll do [...]
What if a most magnificent creature of Earth was swimming right outside your campsite tonight? Join us on Saturday Nights at 7:30 Manresa State Beach Campground for a campfire full of wonde [...]
Time: 8PM - 9PM Gather around the campfire to learn about the wonderfully weird creatures that call MacKerricher State Park home! From neon nudibranchs to slimy slugs, amazing anemone to adventu [...]
Name of Event : Cityscape to Campfire Stroll: Landscapes & Legacy Date of Event : 6/20/26 Time of Event : 5pm-6:30pm Location of Event : BHSO Amphitheater/Pull-up Bars Area [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Discover the north American beaver that lives in our Central Valley rivers! Come and learn about beaver habitat, adaptations and life cycle all on the big screen! Program begins at 8:00 p.m. and will [...]
When: Saturday, 8:00 PM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, meet at the Campfire Center Description: Join us for fun and games around the campfire. S'mores provided. All pro [...]
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 [...]
Come kayak at Dos Rios pond! We are launching a new opportunity for you to come and enjoy Dos Rios by kayak from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Join staff as we share pond ecology education with the pub [...]
Saturday 9-12 Walk at Big Basin with one of our knowledgeable docents and plant enthusiast through the majestic Redwoods post fire. See which plants are thriving after the CZU Lightning Complex fi [...]
Name of Event: Campground Speaker Series: Chumash Stories with Dennis Garcia Date of Event : 6/20 Time of Event : 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location of Event: MCSP Amphith [...]
Name of Event: Stagecoach Trail Hike Date of Event: 6/20/26 Time of Event: 8:00AM – 10:00AM Location of Event: Santa Susana Pass SHP Description and Im [...]
Name of Event: JR Ranger s – Ground Squirrels! Date of Event: June 6 th, 1 3 th, 20 th, 2 7 th Time of Event : 4:00 pm -5:00pm Locati [...]
Take a trip back through time and tule with a State Parks interpreter at our Delta Meadows Park Property! Meet in the Delta Meadows parking lot at 9:00 a.m. before stepping back in time along ou [...]
Time: 8:30pm to Midnight (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPO [...]
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Daytime solar programs use special filters that allow you to safely see details on the surface of the sun [...]
Name of Event : Heritage Days Date of Event : 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20, 10/18, 11/22, 12/20 Time of Event : 1:00PM to 3:00PM Location of Event: Los Encinos State Historic Park [...]
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 [...]
Dates & Times: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Laguna Point Tidepools, MacKerricher State Park Park at the Laguna Point parking lot and walk about 0.25 [...]
Join Park staff from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and BUG OUT. Learn all about bugs, their bodies and behavior. Earn your Junior Ranger badge and more! This program is best for ages 7-12. Participants wi [...]
Name of Event : Welcome Walk Date of Event : 6/21/26 Time of Event: 10:00am Location of Event: Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Description : [...]
Be part of one of our longest running volunteer projects! Join the Monterey Bay Chapter of the Califronia Native Plant Society at Ishxenta State Park for a morning of pulling invasive French Broom [...]
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 [...]
Come join us for a morning of exploration! Friday, June 26th at 9 a.m., we will be embarking on a journey of restoration and biodiversity, as we explore the myriad native plant species here at bea [...]
Name of Event: Campfire Program : Creatures of the Night! Date of Event: June 6th, June 27 th Time of Event : 8:00 pm -9:00pm Locatio [...]
Name of Event: Welcome Walk Date of Event : 6/27/26 Time of Event: 5:30 –7:30 PM Location of Event : Santa Susana Pass State Historic Pass Description : Join a docent at Sant [...]
Learning about different tree species? 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 you need to identify sp [...]
Come kayak at Dos Rios pond! We are launching a new opportunity for you to come and enjoy Dos Rios by kayak from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Join staff as we share pond ecology education with the pub [...]
Join Complex Events and Family Style for a paid special event at Los Angeles State Historic Park. For more information, visit the Family Style website.
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, June 27th at 9:00 AM for our Learn to Fish program at the fishing pier at Brannan Island State Recreation Area . Attend an engagin [...]
Saturday at 1:00pm This 45-minute program is designed for children aged 3 to 7 but is open to family members of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a fun story time fol [...]
Saturday at 2:00pm This hour-long program is for 7- to 12-year-old kids only. Learn about the Redwood forest and how it is recovering from the 2020 CZU Lightening Complex Fire! Thank you for re [...]
Join our Junior Rangers Program where we learn how to track mammals by the signs they leave behind. Registration for this program will open one week prior to the event d [...]
This guided walk explores the riparian ecosystem of Caswell Memorial State Park through native plants, river ecology, wildlife connections, Native cultural history, and reflective observation. The p [...]
Castle Rock Native Plant Garden Workday — Sunday, June 28th, 9:00am - Noon. Come on up to Castle Rock for a lovely morning (working) in the garden! Inspired by our Earth Day weekend event b [...]
This guided walk explores the riparian ecosystem of Caswell Memorial State Park through native plants, river ecology, wildlife connections, Native cultural history, and reflective observation. The p [...]
Sunday at 1:00pm This 30-minute program is designed for children ages 3 to 6 but is open to family members of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn about the animal inhabitants [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Cable Car Beach Stroll - Join us on a stroll from the Visitor Center to Cable Car Beach, where we will be observers of change as we leave the old growth trees in the grove and enter the second grow [...]
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Stop by this "information station" to learn the fascinating history of Glass Beach! Learn where the glass came from, how the glass got here, and what we can do to protect thi [...]
