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 [...]
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 [...]
Basket Weaving Workshop - During this basket weaving workshop from 10:00am-12:00pm, you will learn how to weave your very own basket out of local Ponderosa Pine needles and not so local raffia. T [...]
When: 7:00pm - 7:30pm Where: The campfire center in Samuel P. Taylor State Park Bring a cellular device and your trivia team to test your redwood knowledge against other campers at this interac [...]
Become a Beach Bird Protector! Date of Event : 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 Time of Event : 11:00am-2pm Location of Event : Malibu Lagoon Description : Be [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: 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 [...]
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" [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
3rd Saturday: FORT ORD DUNES STATE PARK | 9 AM — 12 PM w/ CA State Parks Foundation & State Parks Natural Resources Team Meeting location: Fort Ord Dunes State Park main [...]
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 [...]
Event Title : Campfire Program: Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Date / Topic: July 19: Moths August 16: Reptiles September 20: Monarch Migration Time : 1:00PM - 3:00PM [...]
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 [...]
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.. [...]
at 8pm at the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground Come to the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground for an exploration of one of Mt Tam's key predators: the coyote. Love them or ha [...]
Are you interested in learning about San Diego's history? Well, you are quite literally in the right place. Here at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, our staff and volunteers are dedicated to s [...]
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 [...]
Every Saturday at 10am This 30 minute program is designed for children ages 3 to 6 but is open to family members of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn about the Furry Frie [...]
Join us for an exciting night-time experience at Dos Rios! Learn about the nocturnal creatures of Dos Rios and go on an optional night hike after! Meet at Dos Rios at 7:30pm - 10pm
People of all ages are welcome to come by for this drop-in, family-friendly program. We use field telescopes and magnifying glasses to investigate and observe the macroinvertebrates that live in Litt [...]
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” [...]
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 [...]
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 - 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When: Sundays, 2 - 3:30 PM Location: Greenwood State Beach, meet at the Greenwood Visitor Center Museum, Elk Description: Join Park Interpreter and Elk local, Anica Williams, for [...]
From 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 [...]
Every Sunday at 10am This hour long program is for 7 to 12 year old children only. Learn about the Redwoods with topics such as Tall Tree Tales or Fantastic Fire Caves. A parent or guardian m [...]
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 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 [...]
When: Mondays, 2 - 3:30 PM Location: Meet at the Ford House, Mendocino Description: Join Park Interpreter, Anica Williams, for an interactive hike through the Mendocino Headlands Sta [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Want to find out everything there is to know about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park? Join us for a free Historic Walking Tour through out the week! Historic Walking Tours are guided by interpre [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
When: 7:15pm - 7:45pm Where: The campfire center in Samuel P. Taylor State Park Join us around the campfire as we discuss the roles of color in a forest and color in creatures of our own to tak [...]
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 [...]
Every Friday at 11am this summer! Bring your little ones and join us for a fun and interactive story time in the redwood forest! This 45-minute program is designed for children ages 3 to 9 but i [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Date: July 25 Time of Program: TBD Location: Campfire Center Enjoy a free outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliete in our third annual Shakespeare in the Park event. Stay tuned f [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Title : Campfire Program Activity Type : Campfire Program Location : Malibu Creek State Park, Amphitheater Time : 7:30pm How long (mileage) : Less than 1 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Join us this Saturday, July 5th, at 8pm for a Beaver campfire program. Learn about the North American Beaver, its habits and habitats! Please pay at the kiosk then park your vehicle in the Day Use [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
at 8pm at the Pantoll Stage in the 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 knowl [...]
Where: Detention Barracks Museum Time: 12pm-1pm Summary: Carlina Duan and the Last Hoisan Poets will be hosting a poetry reading accompanied with music at the historic detention barracks, [...]
When: 7:00pm - 7:30pm Where: The campfire center in Samuel P. Taylor State Park Bring a cellular device and your trivia team to test your redwood knowledge against other campers at this interac [...]
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 [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on July 26th 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 givin [...]
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 [...]
Name of event: Santa Monica Bay Audubon Society Date of event: 6/22/25, 7/27/25, 8/24/25, 9/28/25 Time of event: 8:30AM and 10AM Location of event: Malibu Lagoon Description of e [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Get ready for some Storytime magic at Caswell at 1pm! An interpreter will be bringing a wonderful book to life, and after we've heard our tale, we invite you to stay for a themed craft activity that' [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
Birders (and everyone else) are welcome on this hike along the vibrant San Jose Creek Trail within Ishxenta State Park. Coast chaparral, Monterey Pine Forest, and Riparian habitats create an exceptio [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When: 7:15pm - 7:45pm Where: The campfire center in Samuel P. Taylor State Park Join us around the campfire as we discuss the roles of color in a forest and color in creatures of our own to tak [...]
Every Friday at 11am this summer! Bring your little ones and join us for a fun and interactive story time in the redwood forest! This 45-minute program is designed for children ages 3 to 9 but i [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
