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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 cultural and [...]
Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks. Junior Ranger activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, his [...]
Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks. Junior Ranger activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, his [...]
Junior Ranger: Beavers! Join an interpreter to learn about the North American Beaver. We will learn about their ability to alter and improve the local landscape, as well as what is needed for them [...]
Hello Junior Rangers! Come join us as we'll go on a "Wildlife Gratitude Scavenger Hunt". We'll discover the secrets of nature's survival, finding resources, shelter, food, and the adaptations that ou [...]
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 [...]
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 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - 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 ab [...]
Discovery Table Saturdays, 3:00–5:00 PM Spend your afternoon at Silver Strand State Beach discovering the natural world around you. Stop by the Discovery Table to explore fascinating pla [...]
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.
Saturday, November 22 th 2:00-4:00 Asilomar Conference Grounds, Merrill Hall 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove CA 93950 Join us for a free film screening at Asilomar! Discover how fis [...]
From 9am to 11am at Pantoll Discover more about Mount Tamalpais State Park! For this date, we're going to be looking at medicinal plants. Stop by on your way to or back from your outdoor [...]
Days Offered: Saturdays Time: 12 p.m. Location: Robinson Rose Visitor Information Center Ages: 7 - 12 Excited to become an official Junior Ranger? Join California State Park inter [...]
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 [...]
2PM to 3PM Special program for kids ages 7-12. Learn about the desert's fascinating history and wildlife! Participate in activities and earn cool prizes!
10 AM to 12 PM
At Pantoll from 8am until 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 bevera [...]
Starts at Pantoll at 9am 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 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” a [...]
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 [...]
Come along with us for a Thankfulness Walk to the magnificent Confluence and floodplain of Dos Rios (3.6 miles)! We'll follow along the trails, share what we are grateful for, and reflect on the chan [...]
Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park for a relaxing morning of birding in the majestic oak forest. The walk starts at 9:00 a.m. and will last 1.5 hours. On this 1-mile stroll we are likely to see [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Still need plans for Thanksgiving? Join us to work up an appetite on November 27th at 11am in Samuel P. Taylor State Park! Focus on all that there is to be grateful for during this 90 minute guid [...]
Looking to walk off some of that cranberry sauce? Come on up to the skyline! Join Mujtaba, one of our experienced interpretive docents, for a tour of the largest sandstone outcropping in the park- ou [...]
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 [...]
Time: 10 - 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've [...]
Bring your friends or family and join us for a leisurely stroll through Caswell’s oak woodland. The pace will be brisk enough to get the blood flowing and enjoy the crisp air, but gentle enough [...]
Shake off the stuffing and pumpkin pie coma! Join us the day after Thanksgiving for our casual Post Feast turkey Trot walk along the beautiful San Joaquin River Trails! This isn't a race- it's a fun, [...]
Come to our Junior Ranger Birding Program and take flight! Kids ages 8 and up are invited for a short walk starting at 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. from the Welcome Center to learn all the basics of birdwatching [...]
Junior Ranger: Beavers! Join an interpreter to learn about the North American Beaver. We will learn about their ability to alter and improve the local landscape, as well as what is needed for them [...]
Volunteer - Trail Work with Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council Date s: 11/29/25, 12/6/25 Time : 8:00AM – 2:00PM Location : Talepop GPS 34.10353, -118.7137 Description : [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on November 29th at 3:00pm! How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we'll be chattin' about a handful of trees that reside in the park, and g [...]
Discovery Table Saturdays, 3:00–5:00 PM Spend your afternoon at Silver Strand State Beach discovering the natural world around you. Stop by the Discovery Table to explore fascinating pla [...]
Starts at 9am at Pantoll Join State Park Interpreter Hillary on a rambling route that explores a variety of Mt Tam's nature and some epic views (weather permitting). The mountain offers us a lot [...]
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.
10 AM to 12 PM Guided hike from the Visitor Center to the Panoramic Overlook. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and a snack. Poles suggested. Approx 2 miles.
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 [...]
