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 us every Sunday at 8 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 [...]
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 [...]
"Keep Our Rivers Clean", is a new exhibit at Dos Rios! Come and contribute to this new exhibit by painting the rubble that was removed for over 8 miles of riverside habitat by River Partners! Your ar [...]
Date: 6/22/25 Time of Program: 8-9 Location: Discovery Center 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd. Brea, CA 92823 Join us for our first hike of summer, lead by park Volunteers. Learn about seasonal changes and wh [...]
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 [...]
Name of Event : Backyard to B ackwoods Date of Event: 6/22/25 Time of Event: 10 am – 2 pm Location of Event : Pio Pico State Historic Park Descripti [...]
Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park at 8am for a morning of birding in the majestic oak forest. Park in the last parking lot and meet at the Riverbend Trail. Loaner binoculars will be provided for [...]
Name of event: Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society Date of event: 6/22/25, 7/27/25, 8/24/25, 9/28/25 Time of event: 8:30AM and 10AM Location of event: Malibu Lagoon Description of e [...]
Are you interested in learning the stories of the people who lived in these historic musieums? Want to find out everything there is to know about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park? Join us on a [...]
Join a Malibu Creek docent for an easy nature walk along the creek and under the oak trees. We'll talk about the animals and plants found in the mountains, plus the park's unique history, including [...]
Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM Description: Join California State Parks for Snapshot Cal Coast—a statewide coastal bioblitz that aims to make and share observations of plants, animals, and [...]
When: ? Sundays, 11 AM - 12 PM Location: Manchester State Park, meeting places by date: June 22 - July 13: Campfire Center in Campground July 20 - Aug 10: Day Use Area [...]
Time: 10:00AM - 10:30AM Description: Calling all kids ages 7-12! Have you ever wanted to be a Jr. Ranger? Join us for this fun, 30-minute program with a California State Parks interpre [...]
When: Sundays, 2 - 3:30 PM Location: Greenwood State Beach, meet at the Greenwood Visitor Center Museum, Elk Description: Join Park Interpreter and Elk local, Anica Williams, for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 and 1:00 Join a Volunteer Docent or State Park Interpretive Staff on a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Loop at Big Basin! Every Saturday and Sunday a [...]
Time of Program: 11:00AM and 1:30P.M. Location: Bottom of cement path from Mountain Station (top of Palm Springs Tram). 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs CA 92262 Join State Park staff in Long Valley for a [...]
Every Sunday at 10am This hour long program is for 7 to 12 year old children only. Learn about the Redwoods with topics such as Tall Tree Tales or Fantastic Fire Caves. A parent or guardian m [...]
When: Mondays, 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 Sta [...]
When: Monday, 10:00 AM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, meet at the Campfire Center Description: Young visitors (ages 7 - 12) gather to become Junior Rangers! Expect exploration and le [...]
When: Tuesday, 10:00 AM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, Day Use Area Description: J oin us for a guided stroll through the old growth coast redwood forest! All programs are free and ope [...]
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 [...]
When: Tuesdays, 2 - 3:30 PM Location: ? Manchester State Park, meet at the Davis Wetlands Trailhead in the Manchester State Park Campground Description: Join Park Interpreter, Anica W [...]
Uncover the Past in Old Town San Diego SHP Join State Park Interpreters each week to experience untold stories of Old Town San Diego. These free, 15-minute-long talks at the porch of the Colorad [...]
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 [...]
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM Description: Visit this informational table to learn the fascinating history of Glass Beach! How did this glass get here? Why is it still here? What threatens this u [...]
When: Wednesday, 10:00 AM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, meet at the Campfire Center Description: Young visitors (ages 7 - 12) gather to become Junior Rangers! Expect exploration and [...]
When: Wednesday,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 programs are free [...]
When: Thursday,?4:00 PM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, Day Use Area Description: J oin us for a guided stroll through the old growth coast redwood forest! All programs are free and open [...]
When: Thursday,9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, Meadow in the Day Use Area Description: A tour of the constellations and planets viewable in our solar system and beyond. D [...]
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM Description: Join a California State Park Interpreter to view harbor seals. Learn why these animals are special, what we have in common with these blubbery beauties, an [...]
Time: 3:00PM - 4:00PM Description: Young visitors (ages 7 - 12) gather to become Junior Rangers! Expect crafts, exploration, team-based games, and learning activities. This state-wide program [...]
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 [...]
Every Friday at 11am this summer! Bring your little ones and join us for a fun and interactive story time in the redwood forest! This 45-minute program is designed for children ages 3 to 9 but i [...]
Come join our Outdoor Story Times with a Park Naturalist! Attendees will interact with a Naturalist outdoors in nature right in the Doheny State Park Butterfly Garden! We will take a short walk befor [...]
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 [...]
Join us for a family-friendly and ranger-led campfire talk on June 27th at 4:30pm! This is an opportunity to interact with park staff and learn about a park-related topic, project, initiative or rese [...]
Its National Bingo Day! Join staff at Caswell Memorial and play Nature Loteria! Staff will be tabling in the day use area. Feel free to come up and say hello and play a game of Nature Loteria!
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 [...]
Date: 6/27/25 Time of Program: 6:00pm Location: Discovery Center: Nature Nook: 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd. Brea, CA 92823 Calling All Lifelong Learners! Are you an adult with a passion for the environm [...]
Join us for a guided walk to the confluence at 8am. This walk will take you about 3.66 mi out and back through the floodplain forest, native use garden and back to basecamp. Come and learn why this r [...]
Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM Description: Young visitors (ages 7 - 12) gather to become Junior Rangers! Expect crafts, exploration, team-based games, and learning activities. This state-wide program [...]
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM Description: Relax next to a crackling campfire to hear the story of "Sammy the Slug". Sammy faces a tough problem- trash in the campground! How can a little banana slug [...]
When: Friday, 10:00 AM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, meet at the Campfire Center Description: Learn about the amazing level of biodiversity within the birds of our area. All ages, childr [...]
When: Friday,?4:00 PM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, meet at the Campfire Center Description: Young visitors (ages 7 - 12) gather to become Junior Rangers! Expect exploration and lea [...]
Name of Event: Widen Your Scope Date of Event: 6/27/25 Time of Event: 10AM-1PM Location of Event: Point Dume State Beach Description : Come see [...]
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 habitat. Park staff will [...]
Join this program on June 27th at 10:00am for a casual stroll wherein we learn about the diversity of plants that can be found here at Henry Cowell State Park. Participants will have the opportunity [...]
Join us for a new guided walk at Ishxenta State Park! This incredible park is home to diverse wildlife and seasonal wildflowers, as well as an ancestral village area of the Rumsen people, whose deep [...]
At 8pm at the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground Join us at the Pantoll Stage (campfire center) in the Pantoll Campground for a night of family-friendly trivia about Mt Tam. Test your knowl [...]
Date: June 28 Time of Program: 7:30 pm Location: Hunter’s Lot Experience Lake Perris in the evening as we explore the park at twilight. This will be a 2-mile family friendly hike. Please bring [...]
Saturday, June 28th at 11:30-1:30 Join Docent Naturalists to be inspired with poetic musings and seasonal nature observations on a reflective, leisurely-paced stroll along opal creek at beautiful [...]
Date: 6/28 Time of Program: 10:00A.M. - 11:00A.M. Location: Ground floor patio of Mountain Station (top of Palm Springs Tram) 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs CA 92262 Discover how mountain resources from d [...]
Every Saturday 10:30-11:30 am Meet at the picnic area Young visitors (ages 7 - 12) gather to become Junior Rangers! Explore park related topics, create art, play games, hike trails, and partici [...]
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 [...]
Name of Event : Jr Ranger Program Date of Event : 6/28/2025 Time of Event : 10am-11am Location of Event : Sycamore Canyon Nature Center Description : Public [...]
Name of Event: Become a Beach Bird Protector! Date of Event: Ju ne 28th Time of Event: 11:00am-2pm Location of Event : Malibu Lagoon Description : B [...]
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 [...]
When: Saturday,?4:00 PM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, meet at the Campfire Center Description: Young visitors (ages 7 - 12) gather to become Junior Rangers! Expect exploration and l [...]
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 programs are [...]
People of all ages are welcome to come by for this drop-in, family-friendly program. We use field telescopes and magnifying glasses to investigate and observe the macroinvertebrates that live in Litt [...]
Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM Description: Young visitors (ages 7 - 12) gather to become Junior Rangers! Expect crafts, exploration, team-based games, and learning activities. This state-wide program [...]
Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM Description: Relax next to a crackling campfire to learn about MacKerricher State Park's "Criminal Critters"! Visitors will become detectives by learning about a "crime" [...]
Starts at 9am at the White Gate parking area on Panoramic Highway Join State Park Interpreter Hillary on a moderate to strenuous hike that follows a popular route including one of Mt Tam's most [...]
Astronomy-based program where participants are guided through the redwoods, where they will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile round trip hike. Meet in f [...]
Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park at 8:30am to identify nine native riparian plants and learn of some of the wildlife they support. Park in the last parking lot and meet at the Riverbend trail. [...]
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 [...]
Old-fashioned campfire style sing-along ukulele hootenenanny! Join us for all the summer family fun! This Uke Hoot is sure to be just that.. a HOOT! Come and sing all the songs you know and love for [...]
Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park at 8:30am to identify nine native riparian plants and learn of some of the wildlife they support. Park in the last parking lot and meet at the Riverbend trail. [...]
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 [...]
Title : Campfire Program Activity Type : Campfire Program Location : Malibu Creek State Park, Amphitheater Time : 7pm How long (mileage) : Less than 1 mi [...]
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 [...]
State Parks staff and volunteers will introduce you to California’s diverse natural and cultural resources up-close. Many parks also have self-guided Junior Ranger Adventure Guides for you to c [...]
Every Saturday at 10am 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 Furry Frie [...]
Junior Rangers: Waterbirds Drop by our table for fun activities and learn about the birds that live and migrate in the reservoir. Jr. Rangers is a statewide program for kids, 7-12 years old. [...]
Bring your 7-12 year old to the Henry Cowell Redwoods to learn about a park-related topic, explore select trails with park staff, and earn a badge! This program is exclusively for 7-12 year olds and [...]
Join us for a guided hike through sandstone formations and oak woodland on June 28th at 10:00am! Participants will have the opportunity to marvel at tafoni sandstone outcroppings and learn more about [...]
Monarch Heroes - Watering & Weeding Date of event: 1/12/25 Time of event : 9am – 11:30am Location of event : Los Angeles State Historic Park 1245 N. Spring St. Los Ange [...]
Date: 6/29 Time: 9 am Location: Park Amphitheater, 4721 Sapphire Rd. Chino Hills, CA 91709, Proceed to the Kiosk from the gate. Calling All Junior Rangers—Let the Adventure Begin! Are you betw [...]
Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park at 8am for a morning of birding in our majestic oak forest. Park in the last parking lot and meet at the Riverbend Trail. Loaner binoculars will be provided for [...]
Earn your Dos Rios Junior Rangers badge! Seeds don't have feet, but they sure do move! Join us as we explore the amazing ways seeds travel through nature. This hands-on adventure will help Junior Ran [...]
Date: 6/29 Time of Program: 11:00A.M. Location (Include Address): Long Valley Ranger Station (top of PS Tram) 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs CA 92262 Interested in learning how to backpack but not sure wh [...]
Time of Program: 11:00AM and 1:30P.M. Location: Bottom of cement path from Mountain Station (top of Palm Springs Tram). 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs CA 92262 Join State Park staff in Long Valley for a [...]
Date:6/29/25 Time: 9 am Location: Park Amphitheater, 4721 Sapphire Rd. Chino Hills, CA 91709, Proceed to the Kiosk from the gate. Calling All Junior Rangers—Let the Adventure Begin! Are you be [...]
When: Tuesdays, 2 - 3:30 PM Location: ? Manchester State Park, meet at the Davis Wetlands Trailhead in the Manchester State Park Campground Description: Join Park Interpreter, Anica W [...]
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 [...]
When: Tuesday, 10:00 AM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, Day Use Area Description: J oin us for a guided stroll through the old growth coast redwood forest! All programs are free and ope [...]
