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 [...]

Mindful Walk

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 [...]

Docent-Led Hike

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 [...]

Rubble Rock Painting!

"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 [...]

First Hike of Summer

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 [...]

Redwood Loop Tour

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 [...]

Birding in the Oak Forest

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 [...]

Historic Walking Tours

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 [...]

Welcome Walk

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 [...]

Junior Rangers!

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 [...]

Jr. Rangers

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 [...]

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 [...]

Sunday Guided Hikes

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 [...]

Junior Rangers!

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 [...]

Redwood Ecology Hike

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 [...]

Life on the Edge Nature Walk

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 [...]

Hidden History Talks

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 [...]

Junior Rangers!

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 [...]

Campfire Program!

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 [...]

Redwood Ecology Hike

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 [...]

Stargazing

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 [...]

Harbor Seals and Binoculars!

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 [...]

Junior Rangers!

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 [...]

Adamson House Garden Tour

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 [...]

Campfire Talk

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 [...]

CASWELL National Bingo Day

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!

Grunion Run

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 [...]

Naturalist Night

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 [...]

Where Two Rivers Meet

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 [...]

Junior Rangers!

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 [...]

Campfire Story Time!

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 [...]

Birdwatching 101

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 [...]

Junior Rangers!

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 [...]

Widen Your Scope

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 [...]

Plant Diversity Walk

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 [...]

Twilight Hike

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 [...]

Big Basin Poetry Walk

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 [...]

Junior Rangers

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 [...]

Dos Rios Trail Stewards!

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

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 [...]

Junior Rangers!

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 [...]

Campfire Program!

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 [...]

Junior Rangers!

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 [...]

Campfire 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" [...]

Star Walk Tour

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 [...]

CASWELL Riparian Plant Walk

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. [...]

Auto Safari

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 [...]

Observatory Program - Solar

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 [...]

Campfire Program

Title : Campfire Program Activity Type : Campfire Program Location : Malibu Creek State Park, Amphitheater Time : 7pm How long (mileage) : Less than 1 mi [...]

Family Ranger

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 [...]

Junior Rangers

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 [...]

Castle Rock Trail Guided Hike

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 [...]

Junior Rangers

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 [...]

Birding in the Oak Forest

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 [...]

Sunday Guided Hikes

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 [...]

Junior Rangers

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 [...]

Life on the Edge Nature Walk

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 [...]

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 [...]

Redwood Ecology Hike

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 [...]