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SACRAMENTO — California Biodiversity Day is a time to celebrate our state’s remarkable nature while encouraging actions to protect and steward it for future generations. Originally designated on Sept. 7, 2018, this annual event has expanded into a weeklong celebration, with this year’s events taking place Sept. 6-14 throughout the state.
SACRAMENTO — Get ready for a celebration 175 years in the making! On Tuesday, Sept. 9, California State Parks is throwing a birthday block party in front of the State Capitol in Sacramento to celebrate the historic anniversary of California becoming America’s 31st state in 1850
SACRAMENTO — As Californians head outdoors to enjoy the final summer holiday weekend, California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is reminding recreational boaters and water enthusiasts to prioritize safety while on the water. With waterways busier during Labor Day weekend, taking simple precautions can help save lives and prevent accidents.
SACRAMENTO – As California students begin a new journey in the classroom this school year, they can also embark on an adventure exploring the nation’s largest state park system. First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and California State Parks are working together to share free, innovative ways students can experience the wonder of the state’s natural beauty and rich cultural history – in person, in the classroom and online.
McCLELLAN—California State Parks has repatriated cultural items to the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians (Big Valley) that have now returned home.Big Valley and State Parks met to complete the repatriation of 21 baskets, regalia and other cultural items from the State Indian Museum State Historic Park on July 23. This repatriation was part of State Parks’ compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
HUNTINGTON BEACH — California State Parks, in partnership with the California State Lifeguard Association, is proud to celebrate 75 years of lifeguard service with a three-day event at Huntington State Beach from Aug. 3-5. The celebration, the first and largest of its kind in the history of the association, will honor the brave lifeguards who have stood watch on the shores of California’s oceanside, lakes and rivers to protect visitors and save lives for generations.
