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 [...]
Free Public Walking Tours are are provided on Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays 11am & 2pm as staffing permits. Tours are approximately 45 minutes and are limited to 18 individuals on a first com [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 guided walk to the confluence at 9am. 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 [...]
The Pine Ridge Association is offering an organized campout in the interior of Coe Park. Here is your chance to camp and ride or hike some of the remote and less traveled trails out of reach of most [...]
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 [...]
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM , a Roving Naturalist will be at Borrego Palm Canyon to answer questions, discuss aspects of the park, and orient visitors. Not a guided hike.
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 [...]
Park Event Information Park: Seacliff State Beach Where: Deck of Seacliff Visitor Center 042-112-03, Aptos, CA 95003 When: 11:00 am Parking: There is a $10 vehicle day [...]
Learn more on our voulnteer page: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25945
LA Freewaves - Justice + Art Jam Saturday, May 24 · 1:00 – 4:00pm notes FREE event. Open-to-all! What is it? A timely gathering of the community in a m [...]
Date: May 24 Time of Program: 8:00 am Location: Bernasconi Explore the south side of the lake as we climb a small hill for some great views. This is a free family-friendly 1.6-mile hike.
Join us at the campfire center in Samuel P. Taylor State Park for a screen of the feature documentary: Giants Rising Attending the film is free with your purchase of a Day Use or Camping pass! [...]
Starts at 9am at Santos Meadow/Frank Valley Horse Camp on Frank Valley/Muir Woods Road Join State Park Interpreter Hillary on the sixth in a series of hikes that explores the abounding spring wi [...]
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Join Interpreter Michele and learn about the watershed of the Sweetwater River and how to help keep our freshwater clean. The program includes a demonstration of how watersh [...]
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Come and meet the dogs and their humans who volunteer to help find those who are lost throughout the county. Learn what these dog/human pairs do and how they are trained. Th [...]
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 [...]
Join a Volunteer Docent or State Park Interpretive Staff on a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Loop at Big Basin! This program is a 1 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed f [...]
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mounted volunteers and their horses will explain trail and camp etiquette and answer questions about horses. You’ll even get a chance to pet a horse! Meet at Gr [...]
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 [...]
Happy National Scavenger Hunt Day! Join a State Park Interpreter on a 5.1-mile guided walk through the restored floodplain at Dos Rios. Observe wildlife, stop by an old-growth grove of valley oak tr [...]
Date: 5/24/25 Saturday Time of Program: 8am Location: Discovery Center 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd. Brea, CA 92823 Join us for a hands-on park cleanup day! Help tackle invasive species, clear trails, and [...]
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Special program for kids ages 7-12. Learn about the desert's fascinating history and wildlife! Participate in activities and earn cool prizes!
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 [...]
Title : Campfire Program Activity Type : Campfire Program Location : Malibu Creek State Park, Amphitheater Time : 7pm How long (mileage) : Less than 1 mi [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This unique interpretive experience includes living history stories inspired by the Gold Rush era in Tuolumne County and the early days of the Sierra Railroad. Passengers will be treated to a one-hou [...]
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 [...]
If you are bringing children ages 3-6 on a Saturday, please sign up for a free Saturday Story Time Program at 10:00am & 3:30PM! The story Wake, Sleepy One: California Poppies and the Super Bloom [...]
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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 [...]
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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 [...]
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 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” [...]
10 a.m. to Noon Bring your creativity and create a memory of your park visit. Supplies are provided. There is a $10 day use fee for parking. Meet at the Visitor Center
Sunday, May 25 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Join us on this intentionally slow-paced walk at the peak of spring breeding at Olompali. Bird lovers of all experience levels are welcome as we look and [...]
Starts at Pantoll at 12pm Join State Park Interpreter Hillary on the seventh in a series of hikes that explores the abounding spring wildflowers in Mount Tamalpais State Park. This is the most e [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Visitors to Railtown may enjoy a scenic excursion train ride on Memorial Day. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS * This event is run by the California State Railroad Museum Foundation
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
California State Parks is hosting a public Zoom meeting to hear the community’s thoughts on the potential name change of Fremont Peak State Park to Tooyohtak. This meeting will be held on T [...]
Yoga on the Coast (Virtual) Date of Event : 5/30/25 Time of Event : 11AM-12PM Registration Link : https://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l_-dYwd1QDKbF_HbSAdZFw [...]
Join us for a guided walk to the confluence at 9am. 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 [...]
Date: 5/30/25 Friday Time of Program: 6:00pm Location: Discovery Center: Nature Nook: 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd. Brea, CA 92823 Program Description: Calling All Lifelong Learners! Are you an adult w [...]
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 [...]
Join Park staff on a guided pond loop walk and learn about the ecology of the pond and floodplain! Meet at the Welcome Center at 9am. This walk is approximately 1.85 mi. Please be prepared fo [...]
Learning about different tree species? How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we'll be chattin' about a handful of trees that reside in the park, and giving you the tools you need to identify sp [...]
If your idea of fun in the sun involves getting your hands dirty, join the new Dos Rios Trail Stewards (DRTS) program for a day of trail beautification. Join the Dos Rios Trail Stewards (DRTS) for a [...]
Saturday, May 31 10:00 a.m. to noon Come join Diane Einstein in a walk and talk about Mary Burdell’s intact yet shrouded Historic 2 ½ acre Victorian Garden and grounds, told thro [...]
5-6 p.m. Interpreter Michele will lead the last wildflower walk of the season along the Azalea Glen Loop Trail pointing out the various wildflowers along the trail and explain how the wild weather [...]
11 a.m. to Noon Join Interpreter Michele at the Arroyo Seco Day Use area to learn about the watershed of the Sweetwater River. The program will include a short walk to the Sweetwater River to obse [...]
9-10 a.m. Join volunteers Phyllis and Greg Meckstroth and learn about the Sweetwater River watershed and some of the animals that call the river home. Come prepared to get your feet wet as partici [...]
Kick off the summer with a night of stargazing at Pigeon Point Lighthouse! At 8pm, join us in the Hostel to learn how to find and identify celestial objects and the importance of dark skies. Then, wi [...]
Date: May 31 Time of Program: 6:00 pm Location: Wildwood Canyon State Park - 12241 Canyon Dr, Yucaipa, CA 92399 Do you enjoy photography? Join us for a free photo walk led by park staff. Participant [...]
Starts at 9am at Bootjack Join State Park Interpreter Hillary on the eighth and final in a series of hikes that explores the abounding spring wildflowers in Mount Tamalpais State Park. This hike [...]
7pm at the Pantoll Stage in 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 knowledge ab [...]
Date: 5/31 Time of Program: 6:30P.M. Location: Idyllwild Campground (campfire center) Explore how Mt. San Jacinto State Wilderness came to be as a result of the Wilderness Preservation Movement and [...]
Date: 5/31 Time of Program: 6:30P.M. Location (Include Address): Idyllwild Campground (campfire center) Explore how Mt. San Jacinto State Wilderness came to be as a result of the Wilderness Preserva [...]
Date 6/1/25 Time: 10-12pm Location: Discovery Center 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd. Brea 92823 Join us for our Scouting Open House at Chino Hills State Park—a fun and educational day for Scouts, thei [...]
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 [...]
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” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Free Public Walking Tours are are provided on Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays 11am & 2pm as staffing permits. Tours are approximately 45 minutes and are limited to 18 individuals on a first com [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
