Redwood Loop Tour

Redwood 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 redw [...]

Backpackers’ Banquet

Date: 7/19 Time of Program: 11:00A.M. Location (Include Address): Long Valley Ranger Station (top of PS Tram) 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs CA 92262 Spice up your camp kitchen skills! This class explores [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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" [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Junior Rangers: Geology

Saturday, July 19th, 2025 10:00am-11:00am at Heart's Desire Beach Geology ROCKS! Let’s learn about the San Andreas Fault, earthquakes, and our bay’s unique rock formations! Eac [...]

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 [...]

JR Ranger Program

Name of Event: Jr Ranger Program Date of Event: 7/5/2025 Time of Event : 10am-11am Location of Event : Sycamore Canyon Nature Center Description : Publ [...]

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 [...]

Old Tree Trail Guided Hike

Meet us at Portola Redwoods on July 19th 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 redw [...]

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 [...]

Saturday Discovery Table

From 9am to 11:30am at Pantoll Discover more about Mount Tamalpais State Park! For this date, we're going to be looking at animal scat at Pantoll! You could say that this table will be full of.. [...]

Jr Rangers Plant ID and Sun Printing

Junior Rangers, assemble! We're embarking on an exciting botanical journey at Dos Rios! From 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, we'll be honing our plant identification skills and discovering simple tricks to reco [...]

JR Ranger Program

Name of Event : JR Rangers Date of Event: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 Time of Event : 10:00am – 2:00pm Location of Event : Pio Pico State Historic Park [...]

Junior Rangers

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 [...]

***NEW*** 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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Junior Rangers will take place most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-4pm in July at the picnic tables in the middle of the campground at Bolsa Chica. Junior Rangers are geared toward kids ages [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Bark Rangers

Bark Rangers is an all-ages program geared toward dog owners. Participant will take the Bark Ranger pledge and learn about park friendly dog practices. Every week’s program has a different acti [...]

Big Basin Plant Hunt

Plant Hunt- Friday July 11th and 25th, 10am-12pm 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&rdqu [...]

Guided History Walk

Park : Seacliff State Beach Where : Deck of the Seacliff Visitor Center. When : 10:30 am Parking : There is a $10 vehicle day-use fee. What to Expect : Come along on a 90-mi [...]

Campfire Talk

Campfire Program - Join us for a family-friendly and ranger-led campfire talk on July 25th at 5:00 pm! This is an opportunity to interact with park staff and learn about a park-related topic, proje [...]

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 [...]

Riparian Plant Walk

Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park to identify nine native riparian plants and learn of some of the wildlife they support. Park in the last parking lot and meet at 8:30am at the Riverbend trail. [...]

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 [...]

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 9am at [...]

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 Program

Title : Campfire Program Activity Type : Campfire Program Location : Malibu Creek State Park, Amphitheater Time : 7:30pm How long (mileage) : Less than 1 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Twilight Hike

Date: July 26 Time of Program: 7:45 pm Location: Wildwood Canyon State Park - 12241 Canyon Dr, Yucaipa, CA 92399 Explore Wildwood Canyon in the evening as we visit the historic Hunt Ranch. This will [...]

Campfire Program

Name of Event: Campfire Program Date of Event : 7/12, 7/26 Time of Event : 7:30pm Location of Event: Leo Carrillo Description : Public program at Leo Car [...]

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 [...]

Castle Rock Trail Guided Hike

Join us for a guided hike through sandstone formations and oak woodland on July 26th at 10:00am! Participants will have the opportunity to marvel at tafoni sandstone outcroppings and learn more about [...]

Military History Timeline

Come out this weekend to the Military Timeline at Camp Reynolds! Volunteer docents will be dressed in an array of period attire. Learn about early American military history at Camp Reynolds (West Gar [...]

How to Speak Squirrel

Date: 7/26 Time of Program: 6:306:30P.M. Location: Idyllwild Ranger Station (Amphitheater / Campfire Center) 25905 CA Hwy 243, Idyllwild CA 92549 Squirrel Squad, assemble! Can’t make heads or [...]

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 [...]

***NEW*** Storytime at Dos Rios

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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: [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Confluence Hike

Join a Park Interpreter on a guided walk to the confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin Rivers! On this 3.66 mile walk you will learn about the Riparian Brush Rabbit and the purposes of a floodpla [...]

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 [...]