Did you know that California is one of the top Global Biodiversity Hotspots ? During Biodiversity Week you can experience the beauty for yourself all while supporting open spaces and participat [...]
Did you know that California is one of the top Global Biodiversity Hotspots ? During Biodiversity Week you can experience the beauty for yourself all while supporting open spaces and participat [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Time: 3:00 pm Location: Outside the Colorado House Ages: All Ages Welcome Are you interestered in learning more about San Diego's rich cultural history? Join a State Park Interpreter for a f [...]
Celebrate California Biodiversity week at Carmel River State Beach! Community scientists of all ages can explore this state beach that features both a bird sanctuary and the Monterey Bay National Mar [...]
Celebrate California Biodiversity week at Ishxenta State Park! Did you know that the property previously known as Hatton Canyon is actually part of Ishxenta and open to the public? Community scientis [...]
Time : 9 - 10 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : 7-12 Meet a State Park Interpreter for hands on learning about this park's cultura [...]
Time : 9 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! Looking for a fun way to start the weekend with the whole family? We' [...]
Time : 3 - 5 pm Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! Have you ever wondered what's inside the small brick building [...]
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 [...]
California Biodiversity Week is finally here! This very special week long event provides an opportunity to dive deep into the floodplain ecosystem and learn about the many plant and animal species th [...]
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Location: Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages: 7-12 Meet a State Park Interpreter for hands on learning about this park's cultural and natura [...]
Join Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Naturalists to ‘bioblitz’ the Reserve to find Torrey Treasures this California Biodiversity Day! Team-up with your friends and family to find and [...]
Celebrate California Biodiversity Week by learning about the history of marine conservation in Monterey Bay. Join us for a campfire program that explores the amazing biodiversity of Monterey Bay and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Where: Zoom When: 9am-9:45am Join us in celebrating Biodiveristy Week at California State Parks Week! We'll be reporting to you live from Angel Island State Park! Discover the weird and wonderf [...]
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-g [...]
BIODIVERSITY DAY: Marine Mammal Mania at Point Dume State Beach (Virtual Program) Date & Time: Sep 12, 2025 11:00 AM in Description: Explore the balance of California&rsq [...]
California Biodiversity Week is finally here and runs from 9/6/2025 - 9/14/2025 ! Join our staff for some amazing biodiverse discoveries throughout the week as we participate in a statewide biobli [...]
Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30. Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ag [...]
Sandhills Tour - 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' [...]
Celebrate California Biodiversity Week 2025 by taking a hike through a rarely explored section of land across the highway from South Carlsbad State Beach, home to protected vernal pools and co [...]
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 [...]
2nd Saturday: CARMEL RIVER STATE BEACH |9 AM — 12 PM w/ State Parks Natural Resource Team Meeting location: location varies! Check out our upcoming volunteer events page for deta [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara State Beach. Enjoy a moderate 2 mile hike overlooking the California [...]
The Fort McDowell Guard House and Chapel will be open! Volunteer docents, dressed in period attire, will answer questions about military history on Angel Island and explain interesting artifacts and [...]
Starts at 9am at Mountain Home To celebrate California Biodiversity Day, we're exploring a small part of the amazing biodiversity that Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais have to offer. This 5-mile h [...]
Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks. Our activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, history, w [...]
Volunteer - Trail Work with Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council Date : 9/13/2025, 9/20/25 Time : 8:00AM – 2:00PM Location : Ray Miller Trail GPS 34.084272,-119.035835 Des [...]
Explore the unveiling of a brand new mosaic art sculpture at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and get to know the artist behind the magic! Redwood National and State Parks is honored to host Jennife [...]
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Folsom Powerhouse SHP Join California State Parks for a fun-filled celebration for the place that literally turned the lights on at the State Capitol! [...]
Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks. Our activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, history, w [...]
Saturday, September 13th, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Enjoy the end of summer at our entertaining campfire program with songs and a marshmallow roast. This is an experience that’s fun for everyone! [...]
Name of event: Campfire Porgram Date of event: 9/6/25, 9/13/25 Time of event: 7:30PM Location of event: Malibu Creek Amphitheater Description of event: Public program at [...]
Celebrate CA Biodiversity Day with a special guided walk through the San Jose Creek Natural Preserve at Ishxenta State Park, ancestral homeland of the Rumsen and Esselen peoples. As we journey throug [...]
7pm at the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground Explore the biodiversity of Mount Tamalpais by firelight (and possibly by black light!) from the comfort of a camp chair with this CA Biodiver [...]
Join our Parks interpreters for a light hike through the riparian oak woodlands and emergent wetlands of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as we search for the many species of birds that call the Delt [...]
Fiestas Patrias: Celebrate Mexican Independence ¡Atención y bienvenidos! Attention and Welcome! Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Free Family Event [...]
Time: 10 am - 1 pm Biodiversity Day StoryWalk at William B. Ide Adobe SHP Saturday, September 13, 10 am – 1 pm William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park 21659 Adobe Road Red Bluff, [...]
from 8am to 1pm at Pantoll Campground, next to the restrooms Join our Biodiversi-tea Café and learn how to share observations to the free iNaturalist and eBird apps while sipping coffee, [...]
Join a State Park Educator and enjoy the flora, fauna, and coastal views on this leisurely 1.5 mile out-and-back along the bluffs between Bean Hollow State Beach and Pebble Beach. Hike is mostly flat [...]
Join us every Sunday at 9 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 [...]
Redwood Loop Tour - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at noon, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast red [...]
Wellness Yoga Wednesday with Active SGV Group: Active SGV Location: small lawn north of Welcome Pavillion Time: 5pm - 6pm Join us for an evening of recharging and reconnecting with Active [...]
3rd Wednesday: POINT LOBOS STATE NATURAL RESERVE | 9 AM — 12 PM w/ State Parks Natural Resources Team Meeting location: Please visit our volunteer event page for the latest inform [...]
Thursday, September 18th, 7:00pm This is the story of a baby born on Christmas Eve in 1775 in the wilderness during the troubled Anza colonizing expedition. It traces the colorful characters w [...]
Join us every first and third Thursday of each month at 10am for fun, nature themed activities designed for ages 2-6. From crafts and stories to outdoor exploration, Little Rangers is a perfect [...]
Name of event: Books & Blankets Date of event: Every 1 st and 3 rd Thursday Time of event: 3pm - 6pm Location of event: Near the South Lawn of Los Angeles State Historic Park [...]
Friday, September 19th, 6:30 pm - 7:30pm Join us for our monthly dusk hike with an evening adventure on the lower Montini Preserve Trail. Experience history, nature, and community lead by a Pa [...]
10:00-1:00. 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 risk [...]
Saturday, September 20th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm Are you looking for the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer in Sonoma County? Welcome autum [...]
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 [...]
Time: 9am-12pm Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 Join MendoParks and State Parks for this year’s California Coastal Cleanup Day! Taking place on the third Saturday of every Septembe [...]
Time: 9am-12pm Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 Join MendoParks and State Parks for this year’s California Coastal Cleanup Day! Taking place on the third Saturday of every Septembe [...]
Time: 9am-12pm Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 Join MendoParks and State Parks for this year’s California Coastal Cleanup Day! Taking place on the third Saturday of every Septembe [...]
Time: 9am-12pm Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 Join MendoParks and State Parks for this year’s California Coastal Cleanup Day! Taking place on the third Saturday of every Septembe [...]
Time: 9am-12pm Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 Join MendoParks and State Parks for this year’s California Coastal Cleanup Day! Taking place on the third Saturday of every Septembe [...]
Basket Weaving Workshop - During this basket weaving workshop from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, you will learn how to weave your very own basket out of local Ponderosa Pine needles and not-so-local raffi [...]
Saturday at 11:00. Want to learn about the plants that thrive at Big Basin? Curious about what plants can be used as food or medicine? Bring your “eye spy” skills on this fun and engaging [...]
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 [...]
Whether you're a local or here on vacation, we all want to visit clean beaches and this annual event is the perfect way to pitch in! Join fellow beachgoers, campers and nature enthusiasts in the larg [...]
Whether you're a local or here on vacation, we all want to visit clean beaches and this annual event is the perfect way to pitch in! Join fellow beachgoers, campers and nature enthusiasts in the larg [...]
Starts at 9am at Pantoll 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 [...]
Join us for our annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, a day dedicated to protecting and cleaning up our California coastline and ocean. Help present and future generations enjoy this stretch of bel [...]
In 2014, a giant blob of warm ocean water along the West Coast caused big problems sunflower stars, which led to decimation of extensive areas of kelp forest. Join us to learn what happened to them [...]
Do your part and give back to the community! Please join us for our monthly beach clean up to keep Doheny looking and feeling its best for all to enjoy. We provide gloves, trash bags, snacks, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
3rd Saturday: FORT ORD DUNES STATE PARK | 9 AM — 12 PM w/ CA State Parks Foundation & State Parks Natural Resources Team Meeting location: Fort Ord Dunes State Park main [...]
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Time: 3-6pm Cost: FREE Location: Historic Schoolhouse Event Description: Join us at the historic Columbia Schoolhouse and discover one of the [...]
Event Title : Campfire Program: Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Date / Topic: July 19: Moths August 16: Reptiles September 20: Monarch Migration Time : 1:00PM - 3:00PM [...]
Aqueduct Walk Take a guided walk along the California Aqueduct Bikeway and learn how Bethany helps California harness the power of water to sustain the life of all Californians.
Join us as we read a children’s book about beavers at 12:30 p.m. ! After we've heard our tale, we invite you to stay and touch an actual beaver pelt and participate in a short craft. It's the [...]
Lace up your shoes for a peaceful sunset walk at Caswell Memorial State Park! Discover the magic of the golden hour as the setting sun casts a warm, ethereal glow over the park's oak woodland. Witnes [...]
Join us for a JR Ranger program as we learn to identify 9 riparian plants at Caswell Memorial State Park. Best for ages 7-12 Park in the last parking lot and meet at the River Bend trail. The wa [...]
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks, the building of the lighthouse, the “Wickies” [...]
When: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Cost: FREE Location: Main Street Event Description: This fine art show features approximately 40 local painters, potters, sculptors and photographers [...]
Stargazing for Peace 7pm - 10pm Experience the incredible dark skies around Pigeon Point Lighthouse! Join Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park and Hostelling International USA for [...]
8am-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 ans [...]
Highlights Loop Guided Hike- Want to experience the different ecosystems in Henry Cowell State Park first hand? Look no further than this diverse loop through an old-growth redwood forest and the [...]
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 [...]
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: 9 - 10 am Location: Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages: 3-7 with caregiver supervision Excited to become a Junior Ranger but not quite old enough yet? C [...]
When: Sept 26 & 27, Oct 3 & 4, 2025 Time: 7pm & 7:30pm Cost: $25.00 Location : Columbia Cemetery Event Description: Visitors are led through Columbia’s historic [...]
Join us for a bilingual event called Loteria de la Naturleza! Meet at 9:30 am at the Dos Rios group ramadas. After the game, stick around to touch the mountain lion, beaver, and skunk pelts and learn [...]
Join us on a guided Plant ID walk of 3.5 miles loop from 8:00 am - 10:00 am through the beautiful Native use Garden at Dos Rios. You'll learn about the native plants used in the restoration of Do [...]
There's more than what meets the eye at Dos Rios. Jr Rangers (ages 7-12) come and discover the different colors found in the park from 11:00 am - 12:30 am . Come along on a guided stroll around the [...]
11:00-12:30. History comes alive on this walk to the Maddock cabin site.Learn about what life was like for the first pioneer family that homesteaded onthe land we now call Big Basin around the 1870&r [...]
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 [...]
Location: Plaza Lawn at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Cost: Movie showing is Free, optional guided tour available for purchase Time: 8:00pm for movie showing Come discover Alfred Hitchc [...]
Join us this summer for a Kayak Tour where we'll spend 90 minutes learning about the reservoir, safe kayaking practices, and the plants and animals in this gem of a park. Participants must bring [...]
When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time : 10:30am - 5:00pm Cost: Entry fee of $15 for contestants, FREE to watch Location: Columbia Town Gazebo Event Description: Rock in Road pr [...]
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 [...]
Learn about life at Camp Reynolds during the Spanish-American War (1898) and Philippine-American War (1899-1902). Camp Reynolds between 1898-1907 was a busy place, with soldiers passing through o [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on September 27th 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, [...]
Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park for a relaxing morning of birding in the majestic oak forest. The walk starts at 8:30 a.m. and will last 1.5 hours . Park in the last parking lot and meet [...]
Join us for a JR Ranger program as we learn to identify 9 riparian plants at Caswell Memorial State Park. Best for ages 7-12 Park in the last parking lot and meet at the River Bend trail. The wa [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Starts at 9am at Pantoll 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 [...]
Join us for a spectacular Sunset Walk (about 3 miles) from 6pm - 8pm at Dos Rios. We'll explore what the this beautiful natural space is like as the sunsets. Bring your curiosity, good walking shoe [...]
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 [...]
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Location: Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages: 7-12 Meet a State Park Interpreter for hands on learning about this park's cultural and natura [...]
