Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm RSVP: www.MendoParks.org/whale-festival Description: Join California State Park Interpreters for an evening of songs, stories, trivia, and s'mores around the [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 ris [...]
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Location: Ford House Visitor Center 45035 Main St Mendocino, CA 95460 Program Description: Join CA State Parks and MendoParks for this moderately difficult 0.5-mil [...]
Join Park Interpreter, Julian from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for All About BUGS! Learn about the life of bugs and how they survive and earn your Junior Rangers badge. Meet at the Welcome Center at 2:00 p [...]
Time : 1 0 am – 12 pm Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! What to bring : a parent or guardian and [...]
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 [...]
Starts at Mountain Home at 12:30pm Join State Park Interpreter Hillary Colyer on a forest adventure, taking trails [hopefully] rich with late season fungi, lovely creek crossings, and a variety [...]
Join us at the Dos Rios group ramadas at 10:00 a.m. for our fourth nature poetry reading and walk. Participants are invited to bring their favorite nature poems, written by themselves or by other wri [...]
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM 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 constellati [...]
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Guided hike from the Visitor Center to the Panoramic Overlook. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and a snack. Poles suggested. Approx 2 miles.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Special program for kids ages 7-12. Learn about the desert's fascinating history and wildlife! Participate in activities and earn cool prizes!
Meet at the South Beach stairs, and stroll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety,local wildlife, geology, and whatever the tide brings in! Saturday, March 21, 2:00 pm [...]
Meet at the South Beach stairs, and stroll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety,local wildlife, geology, and whatever the tide brings in! Saturday, March 21, 2:00 pm [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Days Offered: Saturdays Time: 12 p.m. Location: San Diego Union Museum Ages: 7 - 12 Excited to become an official Junior Ranger? Join California State Park interpreters in explo [...]
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 start yo [...]
Saturday, March 21st, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | General Vallejo's Home This program explores the park’s open space as it turns into natural wetlands when rains change the landscape. Disc [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
10am-12pm 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 their [...]
Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM 2:00PM-3:00PM RSVP: www.MendoParks.org/whale-festival Description: Scout for spouts on this guided walk in MacKerricher State Park. California State Park In [...]
Name of Event : Volunteer with the Santa Monica Mountains Council Date of Event: 3/21/26 Time of Event : 8:00AM to 2:00PM Location of Event: Lake Vista reroute - Malibu Creek State Park [...]
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 [...]
Crisscross this vibrant coastal stream over a series of wooden bridges on this out and back interpretive adventure. Immerse yourself in diverse plant life, including iconic coast redwoods; wonder at [...]
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 [...]
Time: 11:00AM-3:00PM RSVP: www.MendoParks.org/whale-festival Description: Throw on that old painting shirt and help apply another coat of paint to the whale skeleton in MacKerricher St [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Title: Whales! Blubber, Baleen, Big Impacts *This is a virtual program* Date: Thursday March 26 th Time: 10AM-10:45AM Description: Dive into the fascinating world of these gent [...]
Join San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust interns from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. as they guide staff and YOU to one of the bunny hill features within Dos Rios. Learn why these bunny hills exi [...]
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM Join us to marvel at the intrepid and hardy Peninsular Bighorn Sheep! Presentation at the Visitor Center. ADA Accessible. Come curious, leave inspired.
Glow in the Park March 27th 7pm - 8:30pm Join park staff for an evening of black light exploration! Participants should bring stable footwear, headlamps or flashlights, cam [...]
Wildflower Walk March 28th 1pm - 2:30pm Celebrate the start of spring in the park! Jr. Rangers, join park staff for a guided walk along the South Creek Trail as we learn about [...]
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 4WD required. Meet at the entrance to Inspiration Wash off the S22. Red flashlights preferred. EVENING HIKE Guided hike on Inspiration Wash. Turn South on Inspirati [...]
Starts at Mountain Home at 9am Early spring is a delightful time on Mount Tamalpais and in Muir Woods. The water from winter rain still swells waterways and brings out the green in forest and fi [...]
Saturday 10am-2pm Join us for a refreshing spring walk along North Escape Road, a gentle out-and-back beneath the towering recovering redwoods, where the sunlight illuminates fresh new growth and [...]
Event Title : Wildflower Bioblitz at Malibu Creek State Park Event Date : 3/28/26 Event Time: 10:00AM – 12:30PM Description : Pokemon Go meets Science - join us as we help documen [...]
Come kayak at Dos Rios pond! We are launching a new opportunity for you to come and enjoy Dos Rios by kayak from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join staff as we share pond ecology education with the pu [...]
Meet at the South Beach stairs, and stroll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety,local wildlife, geology, and whatever the tide brings in! Saturday, March 28, 2:00 pm [...]
Meet at the South Beach stairs, and stroll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety,local wildlife, geology, and whatever the tide brings in! Saturday, March 28, 2:00 pm Su [...]
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 [...]
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | General Vallejo's Home Experience history, nature, and community lead by a Park Interpretive Specialist! This slow-paced hike is a little ov [...]
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, March 28th 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: 3/28/26 Time of Event : 8:00AM to 2:00PM Location of Event: Lake Vista reroute - Malibu Creek State Park [...]
NEW THIS YEAR!!! Greenwood State Beach Whale Watching Walk Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 Two Times to choose from: 10:00 am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: Greenw [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on March 28th 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 park, and giv [...]
If you love California native plants, the LA River, and urban habitat restoration, please help us plant, weed, water, and mulch our native habitat at our TestPlots Why: Be part of building vit [...]
