Hidden History Talks

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 [...]

Family Fun Fridays

Time: 9 am - 11 am Location: Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Looking for a fun way to start the weekend with the whole family? We've got just the event for you! Join State Park Interpr [...]

Big Basin Plant Hunt

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 plant walk. One of [...]

Family Fun Fridays

Time: 9 am - 11 am Location: Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) Looking for a fun way to start the weekend with the whole family? We've got just the event for you! Join State Park Interpre [...]

Education Station

Time: 3 pm - 5 pm Location: Education Station at the Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) Have you ever wondered what's inside the small brick building near the campfire center? Stop by befo [...]

Pond Loop Exploration

Slow down and reconnect with nature. Join us for a peaceful, guided walk around the tranquil pond at Dos Rios. We'll practice mindfulness, observing the incredible biodiversity that thrives here- fro [...]

Beaver Campfire Night Program

Get ready to chew on some facts! Our campfire program tonight is all about our favorite furry, flat tailed friends: Beavers! Bring your curiosity and your best campfire spirit! Please bring warm [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

MPRPD San Jose Creek Loop

MPRPD San Jose Creek Loop Explore San Jose Creek by hiking out and back from Ishxenta State Park San Jose Creek trailhead, accessible through Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District's partners [...]

Docent-Led Nature Walk

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Guided Walk

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 [...]

WWII Living History

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 [...]

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 [...]

Hands on History

Time: 11:00am-2 :30pm Place: Angel Island Immigration Museum (AIIM), approximately 1-mile from the ferry landing The Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation is launching their newest pr [...]

Free Redwood Forest Ecology Walk

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 [...]

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" [...]

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!

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!

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 [...]

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 [...]

Redwood Loop Tour

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 [...]

Star Walk Tour

Star Walk - 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 hi [...]

Sandhills Tour

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' ab [...]

Family Rangers

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 [...]

Olompali Bat Night

Saturday, August 9 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Join us for this popular evening of batty activities and live bats at Olompali State Historic Park! There will be bat crafts, nature walks, bat inf [...]

Guided Confluence Walk

Join us for a guided walk to the breathtaking confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin Rivers at Dos Rios. We'll explore how 12 years of dedicated restoration efforts have reshaped this land, bring [...]

Junior Rangers

Time: 9 am - 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 cultural and natural resour [...]

Campfire Program

Name of event: Campfire Program Date of event: 8/9/25, 8/22/25, 8/23/25 Time of event: 7:30PM Location of event: Leo Carrillo Ampitheatre Description of event: Public program [...]

Jr Ranger Program

Name of event: Jr Ranger Program Date of event: Every Saturday Time of event: 10AM - 11AM Location of event: Sycamore Canyon Nature Center Description of event: Public program [...]

Asilomar Day

Join us to celebrate 112 years of Asilomar! The first YWCA conference was held at Asilomar (originally dubbed Guardamar) during the first week of August, 1913. Join us to mark Asilomar's 112th b [...]

Junior Rangers

Time: 9:30 am - 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 natural resources to [...]

Campfire Program

Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Come warm up your mind, body and spirit with our summer campfire series! Join State Park Interpreters for a fun-filled [...]

Guided Pond Loop

Slow down and reconnect with nature. Join us for a peaceful, guided walk around the tranquil pond at Dos Rios. We'll practice mindfulness, observing the incredible biodiversity that thrives here- fro [...]

Storytime at Dos Rios

Get ready for some Storytime magic at Dos Rios! Join us every Sunday in July and August at 1 pm for a special story time. An interpreter will be bringing a wonderful book to life, and after we've hea [...]

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 [...]

Guided Walk

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 [...]

Mindful Walk

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 [...]

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 [...]

Litter Getters

Litter Getters is an all-ages beach cleanup perfect for kids and adults to get outside at their local state park and make a difference. On this hour-long volunteer event participants will go throu [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

LA River Farmers Market

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 [...]

Little Rangers

Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am Location: Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages: 3-7 with caregiver supervision Excited to become a Junior Ranger but not quite old enough yet? C [...]

Big Basin History Walk

11:30-1:00. 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&rs [...]

Widen Your Scope

Name of event: Widen Your Scope Date of event: 8/15/25 Time of event: 10AM - 1PM Location of event: Point Dume State Beach Description of event: Come see this park through a [...]

Beaver Bend- Birding!

Come and see our amazing new trail, Beaver Bend! This trail is shady and brimming with bird activity, wildlife, and water views. The trail is 2.6 miles and should take approximately 2 hours to comple [...]

Guided Bird Walk

Join us guided birding walk at Dos Rios and experienced the wonders of local birds Please remember to bring good walking shoes, water, and bug spray. Meet at the Welcome Center at 8 am.

Nest and Egg Display!

Sal Salerno, president of Stanislaus Audubon and park volunteer, will have five nests and forty-four eggs of local breeding birds for display at base camp. Come and see the display before or after th [...]

Big Basin Plant Walk

Every 3rd Saturday at 9am Hike at Big Basin with one of our knowledgeable docents and plant enthusiast through the majestic Redwoods post fire. See which plants are thriving after the CZU Light [...]

JR Ranger Program

Name of event: JR Ranger Program Date of event: 8/16/25, 8/23/25 Time of event: 9AM - 10AM Location of event: Malibu Creek Amphitheater Description of event: Public progra [...]

Campfire Program

Name of event: Campfire Porgram Date of event: 8/16/23, 8/23/25, 8/30/25 Time of event: 7:30PM Location of event: Malibu Creek Ampitheatre Description of event: Public program [...]

Monthly Campfire Program

Saturday, August 16th, 7:00pm-8:00pm Enjoy the summer season with our entertaining campfire program with songs and marshmallow roast. This is an experience that’s fun for everyone! Ente [...]

Guest Speaker Dr. David Earle

The Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park volunteers are pleased to announce a guest speaker event to be held Saturday August 16, 2025, starting at 11 am at the Friendship Hall of the Community Congregati [...]

Sunset Hike

Join us for a special sunset walk from 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm. We'll explore what this beautiful natural space is like as the sunsets. Bring your curiosity, good walking shoes, water, and bug spray. Flashl [...]

Storytime at Dos Rios

Get ready for some Storytime magic at Dos Rios! Join us every Sunday in July and August at 1 pm for a special story time. An interpreter will be bringing a wonderful book to life, and after we've hea [...]

Summer Campfire Program

Join us for our summer campfire programs at Doheny State Beach! Sit around our campfire center while staff and guest speakers talk all things parks, science, nature, and more. EVENT DATES: [...]

Wellness Yoga Wednesdays

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 [...]

Books & Blankets

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 [...]

Pond Loop Exploration

Enjoy a short one hour guided walk around the Dos Rios pond loop! Learn about the vast biodiversity that calls this pond home including river otters, beavers, birds and amphibians! Meet at 8am at [...]

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 [...]

Claws, Wings, and Venom

Date: 8/23 Time of Program: 7:30P.M. Location (Include Address): Idyllwild Ranger Station (Amphitheater / Campfire Center) 25905 CA Hwy 243, Idyllwild CA 92549 Learn about deception, detection, and [...]

Bird Walk

Bird Walk Join us at the entrance of the California Aqueduct Bikeway and learn about the birds that live and migrate at the reservoir. Don't forget to bring binoculars!

Miner's Picnic

Celebrate the Hard Rock Mining Life at Miner’s Picnic! On Saturday, August 23rd, participate in a treasured local tradition at Empire Mine State Historic Park! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visito [...]

Old Tree Trail Guided Hike

Meet us at Portola Redwoods on August 23rd at 1:00pm to wander through a spectacular redwood grove, marvel at the ancient trees, and share an experience in the forest! We'll be talking a bit about re [...]

Birding in the Oak Forest

Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park for a relaxing morning of birding in the majestic oak forest. The walk starts at 8 a.m. and will last 1.5 hours. Park in the last parking lot and meet at the [...]

Confluence Walk

Join us for a guided walk to the breathtaking confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin Rivers at Dos Rios. We'll explore how 12 years of dedicated restoration efforts have reshaped this land, bring [...]

Nature and Community Fair

Saturday, August 23rd, 4:00pm-7:30pm Live owls, a petting zoo, and music! California State Parks is hosting the Nature and Community Fair. Explore over twenty exhibits and tables in the Casa [...]

JR Ranger Program

Name of event: Jr. Ranger Program Date of event: 8/24/25 Time of event: 10AM - 2PM Location of event: Pio Pico State Historic Park Description of event: Junior Rangers is [...]

Guided Oak Grove

Join us on a guided walk to the Oak Grove and experienced the wonders of native trees and wildlife combined. Please remember to bring good walking shoes, water, and bug spray. Meet at the Welc [...]

Riparian Plant Walk

Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park to identify native riparian plants and learn of some of the wildlife they support. Park in the last parking lot and meet at the Riverbend trail. The walk starts [...]

Storytime at Dos Rios

Get ready for some Storytime magic at Dos Rios! Join us every Sunday in July and August at 1 pm for a special story time. An interpreter will be bringing a wonderful book to life, and after we've hea [...]

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 [...]

Monthly Twilight Nature Hike

Friday, August 29th, 7:00pm-8:30pm 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 Park Int [...]

Beach Clean Up

Name of event: Beach Clean Up Date of event: 8/29/25 Time of event: 10AM - 1PM Location of event: Point Dume State Beach Description of event: Join California State Parks on [...]

Confluence Hike

Join us for a guided walk to the breathtaking confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin Rivers at Dos Rios. We'll explore how 12 years of dedicated restoration efforts have reshaped this land, bring [...]

JR Ranger Scats and Tracks

Join us for a wild Jr. Ranger program on scat and tracks will teach young naturalists how to identify the animals roaming our park by the clues they leave behind! Please bring comfortable shoes, w [...]

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 [...]

Castle Rock Trail Guided Hike

Join us for a guided hike through sandstone formations and oak woodland on August 30th at 10:00am! Participants will have the opportunity to marvel at tafoni sandstone outcroppings and learn more abo [...]

Junior Rangers

Discover the wonders of the natural world through activities, crafts, experiments, and nature walks! Each week will feature a unique activity. This program is for 7 - 12 year olds and will meet at th [...]

Junior Rangers: Fish

Junior Rangers: Fish Come learn about the fish that swim bellow us! Drop by our table for fun family friendly activities located between the aqueduct and the boat ramp. Rain and High Winds Cance [...]

Sunset Walk

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 [...]

Beaver Bend- Guided Walk

Come and see our amazing new trail, Beaver Bend! This trail is shady and brimming with bird activity, wildlife, and water views. The trail is 2.6 miles and should take approximately 2 hours to comple [...]

Riparian Plant Walk

Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park to identify native riparian plants and learn of some of the wildlife they support. Park in the last parking lot and meet at the Riverbend trail. The walk starts [...]

Storytime at Dos Rios

Get ready for some Storytime magic at Dos Rios! Join us every Sunday in July and August at 1 pm for a special story time. An interpreter will be bringing a wonderful book to life, and after we've hea [...]

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 [...]