Join us every Sunday at 9 AM for a Mindful Walk , 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 [...]
Time : 9 - 10 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : 3-7 with caregiver supervision What to bring : a parent or guardian, drink [...]
Want to find out everything there is to know about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park? Sign up for a walking tour to embark on a journey of discovery with one of experienced guides. Explore Calif [...]
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 t [...]
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 [...]
Friday - 1/2/26 2:00 PM Saturday - 1/3/26 2:00 PM Sunday - 1/4/26 2:00 PM
Join us for a guided walk (3.6 miles) to the breathtaking confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin Rivers at Dos Rios. We'll explore how years of dedicated restoration efforts have reshaped this la [...]
Friday - 1/2/26 2:00 PM Saturday - 1/3/26 2:00 PM Sunday - 1/4/26 2:00 PM
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, walking [...]
Starts at Pantoll at 4:30pm In twilight we will take the Old Stage Road to West Point Inn. Once there, we'll admire the Wolf Moon on a backdrop of city lights (weather permitting). We will retur [...]
At Pantoll from 8am to 10:30am 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 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 : 10 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages : 3-7 with caregiver supervision What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, [...]
Time : 9:30 – 11:30 am Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! What to bring : a parent or guardian and a posi [...]
Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park for a relaxing morning of birding in the majestic oak forest. The walk starts at 10:30 a.m. and will last 1.5 hours. On this 1-mile stroll we are likely to se [...]
Join us for a 1.85-mile guided walk around the ox-bow pond! Explore, observe wildlife, and learn about restored floodplains of Dos Rios! Meet at the welcome center at 10:00 a.m.
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-gr [...]
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Start the new year out on the right foot - with your foot on the trail! Join us for our annual New Years Hike on Saturday, January 10th, 2026. We will meet at Silvercrest Pic [...]
Special program for kids ages 7-12. Learn about the desert's fascinating history and wildlife! Participate in activities and earn cool prizes!
Join us to marvel at the intrepid and hardy Peninsular Bighorn Sheep! Presentation at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campfire Center. ADA Accessible. Come curious, leave inspired.
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 le [...]
Volunteer - Trail Work with Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council Date s: 1/3/25, 1/10/25, 1/17/25 Time : 8:00AM – 2:00PM Location : Santa Susana GPS 34.273344, -118.624291 [...]
Have you ever gazed up at the birds in sky and imagined what they must have seen? Join Parks staff on Saturday, January 10th at 9:00 AM for our Delta Meadows Birdwalk to learn more about some of Ca [...]
Join an Interpreter for an easy 1.85 mi. walk around the pond and learn what plant species exist to create the natural habitat at Dos Rios. Various animal species rely on the diverse plant life to su [...]
Saturday - 1/10/26 10:00 AM Sunday - 1/11/25 10:00 AM
Join us for a walk to learn about the fascinating world of fungi! This is a slow, methodical walk designed for observation. We will spend some time crouched on the forest floor, uncovering mushrooms [...]
Saturday - 1/10/26 10:00 PM Sunday - 1/11/26 10:00 PM
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, d [...]
Time : 10 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, walking shoes, sun p [...]
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 | 11am - 2pm Our nature program explores the park’s open space as it turns into natural wetlands when rain changes the landscape. Discover what plant and aquati [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Come out and enjoy a guided birding walk at Dos Rios! Join us from 9:30 am- 11:30 am on a stroll through Beaver bend and back (3.5 miles) to explore the parks' diverse birdlife. Meet at the team Rama [...]
10 AM to 12 PM Guided hike from the Visitor Center to the Panoramic Overlook. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and a snack. Poles suggested. Approx 2 miles.
Thursday, January 15th, 2026 | 7pm In this one hour program, CW Bayer will present a lecture with songs about the origins of jazz in the West. You will be amazed at the role Sonoma played at the [...]
10:00-12:00 This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove of Big Basin, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load and mitigate the ri [...]
Join us for a walk to learn about the fascinating world of fungi! This is a slow, methodical walk designed for observation. We will spend some time crouched on the forest floor, uncovering mushrooms [...]
At Pantoll from 9am to 11:30am Discover more about Mount Tamalpais State Park! For this date, we're going to be looking at mushrooms at Pantoll. Stop by on your way to or back from your [...]
Stargazing at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campfire Center. Red flashlights preferred. Gaze in wonder at the utterly breathtaking expanse of the night sky. Learn about constellations, astronomy, and wi [...]
Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park for a relaxing morning of birding in the majestic oak forest. The walk starts at 10:30 a.m. and will last 1.5 hours. On this 1-mile stroll we are likely to se [...]
Join us for a Bird Walk along the Pond Loop Trail! The Modesto Children's Library staff will be hosting a library information and Flight Path migratory bird information table and accompanying Park In [...]
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 [...]
Whoooo's ready to learn about Owls! Junior Rangers (ages 8 and up) join an Interpreter from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. and explore the amazing adaptations that allow owls to fly silently and hunt in the dark [...]
Basket Weaving Workshop - During this basket weaving workshop from 10:00am-12:00pm, you will learn how to weave your very own basket out of local Ponderosa Pine needles and not so local raffia. T [...]
Join Parks staff on Saturday, January 17th at 12:00 PM for a short guided tour of the historic Chinese American community of Locke, California! Learn about the history of the United States’ [...]
10:00-12:00 Join us for a guided program about the native plants at Big Basin State Park. During this program, we will learn to identify a handful of native plants, and chat a bit about thei [...]
Name of Event : Community Habitat Restoration Date of Event : 10/8, 11/11, 11/15, 12/13, 12/20, 12/17 Time of Event : 9:00AM - 12:00PM Location of Event: Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook [...]
Saturday, January 17th, 2026 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm Kick off the New Year by enjoying a warm campfire, songs, and a marshmallow roast at our monthly campfire program! This is an experience that’ [...]
Saturday 1/17/26 2:00 PM Sunday 1/18/26 2:00 PM
Saturday 1/17/26 2:00 PM Sunday 1/18/26 2:00 PM
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 [...]
Take a walk with an interpreter and uncover the secrets of California's largest native oak, Valley Oak tree. This guided 5-mile walk to the ancient Oak Grove at Dos Rios will dive deep into the uniq [...]
Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park for a relaxing morning of birding in the majestic oak forest. The walk starts at 10:30 a.m. and will last 1.5 hours. On this 1-mile stroll we are likely to se [...]
Join us for a walk to learn about the fascinating world of fungi! This is a slow, methodical walk designed for observation. We will spend some time crouched on the forest floor, uncovering mushrooms [...]
Join us for a 3.6-mile guided walk to where the Tuolumne and San Joaquin Rivers meet! Explore, observe wildlife, and learn about the restored floodplains of Dos Rios! Meet at the welcome center at 10 [...]
Interested in learning how to fish? Join Parks staff on Saturday, January 24th at 9:00 AM for our Learn to Fish program at the fishing pier at Brannan Island State Recreation Area . Attend an enga [...]
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, [...]
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 | 12pm - 1:30pm Start off the new year with our hike that explores the lower Montini Preserve Trail! Experience history, nature, and community lead by a Park Interpre [...]
Starts at Mountain Home at 9am Winter is a magical time on Mount Tamalpais and in Muir Woods. Colorful fungi pop up in the oddest places, early forest wildflowers start to make appearances, and [...]
Saturday 1/24/26 2:00 PM Sunday 1/25/26 10:00 AM
Saturday 1/24/26 2:00 PM Sunday 1/25/26 10:00 AM
Discover the incredible beauty of the Tuolumne River. Join our guided walk along the scenic Tuolumne River loop trail (about 2.5 miles) at Dos Rios to see nature's ultimate comeback story in action. [...]
Join us for a 1.85-mile guided walk around the ox-bow pond! Explore, observe wildlife, and learn about the restored floodplains of Dos Rios! Meet at the welcome center at 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a walk to learn about the fascinating world of fungi! This is a slow, methodical walk designed for observation. We will spend some time crouched on the forest floor, uncovering mushrooms [...]
At Bootjack from 9am to 12pm Join us for some volunteer habitat restoration work in Mount Tamalpais State Park, taking out invasive French broom (and picking up any stray litter while we're at i [...]
Join us to marvel at the intrepid and hardy Peninsular Bighorn Sheep! Presentation at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campfire Center. ADA Accessible. Come curious, leave inspired.
10:00am to 11:30am Join us on a gentle 1 to 2 mile walk to learn all about banana slugs! Participation is free, however, a $10 vehicle day-use fee will be charged upon arrival, or you can res [...]
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 [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on January 31st 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 gi [...]
Saturday 1/31/26 2:00 PM Sunday 2/1/26 2:00 PM
Saturday 1/31/26 2:00 PM Sunday 2/1/26 2:00 PM
Saturday 1/31/26 2:00 PM Sunday 2/1/26 2:00 PM
Saturday 1/31/26 2:00 PM Sunday 2/1/26 2:00 PM
Join us every Sunday at 9 AM for a Mindful Walk , 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 [...]
