Want to find out everything there is to know about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park? Visitors to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park can experience history where it happened through engaging [...]
Name of event: Art in the Park with Xochitl Date of event: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month Time of event: 3:00PM-5:00PM Location of event: Los Angeles State Historic Park @ The W [...]
Name of Event : 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 Descrip [...]
Time : 1 0 am – 12 pm Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! What to bring : a parent or guardian and [...]
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 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.
Title: Gray Whale Road Trip at Point Dume State Beach! *This is a virtual program* Date: Friday March 13 Time : 10AM-10:45AM Description: An exclusive interview with a young gray [...]
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the front of the visitor lodge for a volunteer- or staff-led nature hike! Topics may include native plants and animals, geologic formations, t [...]
Meet at the South Beach stairs, and stroll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety,local wildlife, geology, and whatever the tide brings in! Saturday, March 14, 2:00 pm [...]
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM Join us to marvel at the intrepid and hardy Peninsular Bighorn Sheep! Presentation at the Visitor Center. ADA Accessible. Come curious, leave inspired.
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!
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Stargazing at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campfire Center. Red flashlights preferred. Gaze in wonder at the utterly breathtaking expanse of the night sky. Learn about constellati [...]
Second Saturdays on Angel Island means FREE activities, performances, and history! In March, come on by for: Calligraphy in the Angel Island Immigration Museum (AIIM) Del Sol Quartet's conc [...]
Meet at the South Beach stairs, and stroll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety,local wildlife, geology, and whatever the tide brings in! Saturday, March 14, 2:00 pm [...]
From 9am to 12pm at Bootjack Join us for some volunteer habitat restoration work in Mount Tamalpais State Park, taking out invasive French broom (and picking up any stray litter while we're at i [...]
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM | Sonoma SHP Barracks Courtyard Come and enjoy a late winter evening with a warm campfire, a few songs, and toasty marshmallow roast. This is a [...]
Time : 10 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, walking shoes, sun p [...]
Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Join us on a free guided morning nature walk! Take a leisurely stroll with our State Park staff as you learn about the local plants, animals, and history. Campers and [...]
Saturdays, 3-5 p.m. Spend your afternoon at Silver Strand State Beach discovering the natural world around you. Stop by the Discovery Table to explore fascinating plants and animals, take part i [...]
Time: March 14, 12pm Place: Detention Barracks Museum Cost: Free with museum admission A live performance of music and poetry by Del Sol Quartet and poet Genny Lim, co-author of ISLAND, the first [...]
Junior Rangers Time : 10 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, d [...]
Join us for a guided walk at 9:00 a.m. through the restored floodplains of Dos Rios and learn all about what makes this habitat special.
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 start yo [...]
Days Offered: Saturdays Time: 12 p.m. Location: San Diego Union Museum Ages: 7 - 12 Excited to become an official Junior Ranger? Join California State Park interpreters in explo [...]
Have you ever gazed up at the birds in sky and imagined what they must have seen? Join Parks staff on Saturday, March 14th at 9:00 AM for our Delta Meadows Birdwalk and a very special guest appeara [...]
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
Name of Event : Volunteer with the Santa Monica Mountains Council Date of Event: 3/14/26 Time of Event : 8:00AM to 2:00PM Location of Event: Lake Vista reroute - Malibu Creek State Park [...]
11:30-1:00 Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ages. Learn about th [...]
Time: 8:00pm to Midnight (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FP [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk ab [...]
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' abo [...]
Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026 Times: 10:00-11:00 AM and 2:00-3:00 PM Location: Spring Ranch Property, Van Damme State Park Park at the Spring Ranch trailhead on the west side of Hig [...]
Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2 mile hike overlooking the California coast. F [...]
Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2 mile hike overlooking the California coast. F [...]
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Meet by the sign in front of the first cottage. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks, the buildin [...]
Building Native Habitat at Rio de Los Angeles State Park- Volunteer Drop-In Workday "TestPlot focused!" Sunday, March 15 9:00 – 11:30am Rio de Los Angeles State [...]
Time: March 15, 12:30pm-1pm Place: Detention Barracks Museum Cost: Free with museum admission A live vocal performance by the Homestead High School Choir of songs that honor the immigrant experie [...]
At Pantoll from 8am to 10:30am Hot beverages and cool information! This is our version of “Coffee with a Ranger” that we offer most Sundays. We will provide hot beverages [...]
Starts at Bootjack at 9am *This hike will start from Bootjack for fewer parking issues.* Four epic hikes that start/end at Pantoll! That is how Friends of Mt Tam describe their Pantol [...]
Meet at the Guy Fleming every Sunday at 9 a.m. for a guided journey designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with nature on a deeper level. Led by a knowledgeable docent, this [...]
The Wind Caves Hike will take participants through the backcountry of the park. Visitors will encounter beautiful views of the Gaviota Coast, Gaviota Pass, and glimpses of Gaviota Peak. The main poin [...]
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 | 7:00 PM | San Francisco Solano Mission Chapel
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm RSVP: www.MendoParks.org/whale-festival Description: Join California State Park Interpreters for an evening of songs, stories, trivia, and s'mores around the [...]
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-gr [...]
10:00-12:00 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 ris [...]
Join Park Interpretive Specialist, Bella from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for All About BUGS! Learn about the life of bugs and how they survive and earn your Junior Rangers badge. Meet at the Welcome Cente [...]
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Location: Ford House Visitor Center 45035 Main St Mendocino, CA 95460 Program Description: Join CA State Parks and MendoParks for this moderately difficult 0.5-mil [...]
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 [...]
Starts at Mountain Home at 12:30pm Join State Park Interpreter Hillary Colyer on a forest adventure, taking trails [hopefully] rich with late season fungi, lovely creek crossings, and a variety [...]
Meet at the South Beach stairs, and stroll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety,local wildlife, geology, and whatever the tide brings in! Saturday, March 21, 2:00 pm [...]
Meet at the South Beach stairs, and stroll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety,local wildlife, geology, and whatever the tide brings in! Saturday, March 21, 2:00 pm [...]
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Guided hike from the Visitor Center to the Panoramic Overlook. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and a snack. Poles suggested. Approx 2 miles.
Join us at the Dos Rios group ramadas at 10:00 a.m. for our fourth nature poetry reading and walk. Participants are invited to bring their favorite nature poems, written by themselves or by other wri [...]
10am-12pm Join us for a guided program about the native plants at Big Basin State Park. During this program, we will learn to identify a handful of native plants, and chat a bit about their [...]
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 [...]
Saturday, March 21st, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | General Vallejo's Home This program explores the park’s open space as it turns into natural wetlands when rains change the landscape. Disc [...]
Time: 8:00pm to Midnight (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPO [...]
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Daytime solar programs use special filters that allow you to safely see details on the surface of the [...]
Take a trip back through time and tule with a State Parks interpreter at our Delta Meadows Park Property! Meet in the Delta Meadows parking lot at 9:00 a.m. before stepping back in time along ou [...]
Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM 2:00PM-3:00PM RSVP: www.MendoParks.org/whale-festival Description: Scout for spouts on this guided walk in MacKerricher State Park. California State Park In [...]
Name of Event : Volunteer with the Santa Monica Mountains Council Date of Event: 3/21/26 Time of Event : 8:00AM to 2:00PM Location of Event: Lake Vista reroute - Malibu Creek State Park [...]
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 [...]
Time: 11:00AM-3:00PM RSVP: www.MendoParks.org/whale-festival Description: Throw on that old painting shirt and help apply another coat of paint to the whale skeleton in MacKerricher St [...]
Name of event : Audubon Society Date of event: 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27 Time of event: 8:30AM Adults; 10:00AM Parents & kids Location of event: Malibu Lagoon [...]
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 [...]
Title: Whales! Blubber, Baleen, Big Impacts *This is a virtual program* Date: Thursday March 26 th Time: 10AM-10:45AM Description: Dive into the fascinating world of these gent [...]
Join San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust interns from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. as they guide staff and YOU to one of the bunny hill features within Dos Rios. Learn why these bunny hills exi [...]
Glow in the Park March 27th 7pm - 8:30pm Join park staff for an evening of black light exploration! Participants should bring stable footwear, headlamps or flashlights, cam [...]
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 4WD required. Meet at the entrance to Inspiration Wash off the S22. Red flashlights preferred. EVENING HIKE Guided hike on Inspiration Wash. Turn South on Inspirati [...]
Meet at the South Beach stairs, and stroll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety,local wildlife, geology, and whatever the tide brings in! Saturday, March 28, 2:00 pm [...]
Wildflower Walk March 28th 1pm - 2:30pm Celebrate the start of spring in the park! Jr. Rangers, join park staff for a guided walk along the South Creek Trail as we learn about [...]
Starts at Mountain Home at 9am Early spring is a delightful time on Mount Tamalpais and in Muir Woods. The water from winter rain still swells waterways and brings out the green in forest and fi [...]
Saturday 10am-2pm Join us for a refreshing spring walk along North Escape Road, a gentle out-and-back beneath the towering recovering redwoods, where the sunlight illuminates fresh new growth and [...]
Meet at the South Beach stairs, and stroll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety,local wildlife, geology, and whatever the tide brings in! Saturday, March 28, 2:00 pm Su [...]
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | General Vallejo's Home Experience history, nature, and community lead by a Park Interpretive Specialist! This slow-paced hike is a little ov [...]
Join us for an "Auto Safari" of the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve at 10:00am. The tour consists of a brief presentation on the history of the tule elk herd, followed by a tour of the visitor center, [...]
Interested in learning how to fish? Join Parks staff on Saturday, March 28th at 9:00 AM for our Learn to Fish program at the fishing pier at Brannan Island State Recreation Area . Attend an engagi [...]
Name of Event : Volunteer with the Santa Monica Mountains Council Date of Event: 3/28/26 Time of Event : 8:00AM to 2:00PM Location of Event: Lake Vista reroute - Malibu Creek State Park [...]
NEW THIS YEAR!!! Greenwood State Beach Whale Watching Walk Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 Two Times to choose from: 10:00 am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: Greenw [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on March 28th 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, and giv [...]
