PORTScast Calendar

Join us at Carpinteria State Beach as we explore the animals found in our tidepools and how they survive the highs and lows of living in the tidal zones. We will discuss how certain physical features and behaviors help them find food, ward off predators, and thrive in a constantly changing environment.

Unlock the mysteries of one of the world’s most fascinating organisms, the octopus! Join Park Interpreter Alex on the California coast for an engaging virtual field trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area and discover the fascinating adaptations octopuses use for survival. Students will discover a variety of octopus species while learning about animal defense mechanisms, life cycles, adaptations, human impacts, and how Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are helping these curious and mesmerizing marine invertebrates.

Join PORTS virtually for an accessible chair yoga session! Find peace and grounding from the comfort of your classroom or home. An opportunity to learn how to stretch the body and increase your flexibility with mindful movement. All you need is time and a chair to let all your stress drift out to sea.

Summer vacation is a great time to get out in a State Park and explore trails! Hiking can be a fun adventure -if you’re properly prepared. Join us virtually on the trail to get some basic tips on how to prepare for a hike and stay safe on the trail!

Grab your virtual paddle and join us on the water at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve! We will journey through one of California’s most vibrant marine protected areas and experience the magic of the underwater kelp forest.

Pack your virtual backpack and join us for a camping adventure at Gaviota State Park, one of California’s many beautiful coastal parks! Get ready for s’more camp fun, nature discoveries, and tips to help you feel confident on your next outdoor adventure!

California State Park Interpreters will take students on a virtual adventure through the dunes at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Students will discover how sand dunes are formed, explore the many ways visitors recreate in and around the dunes, and learn about the unique plants and animals that call this coastal habitat home.

Heading to the beach this summer or exploring the tidepools? Join PORTS Interpreter Alex and a California State Parks Lifeguard at Crystal Cove State Park to learn some beach safety tips and how you can help protect tidepool animals when exploring a tidepool habitat in a Marine Protected Area!

Join us at Carpinteria State Beach as we explore the animals found in our tidepools and how they survive the highs and lows of living in the tidal zones. We will discuss how certain physical features and behaviors help them find food, ward off predators, and thrive in a constantly changing environment.

Unlock the mysteries of one of the world’s most fascinating organisms, the octopus! Join Park Interpreter Alex on the California coast for an engaging virtual field trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area and discover the fascinating adaptations octopuses use for survival. Students will discover a variety of octopus species while learning about animal defense mechanisms, life cycles, adaptations, human impacts, and how Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are helping these curious and mesmerizing marine invertebrates.

Join PORTS virtually for an accessible chair yoga session! Find peace and grounding from the comfort of your classroom or home. An opportunity to learn how to stretch the body and increase your flexibility with mindful movement. All you need is time and a chair to let all your stress drift out to sea.

Summer vacation is a great time to get out in a State Park and explore trails! Hiking can be a fun adventure -if you’re properly prepared. Join us virtually on the trail to get some basic tips on how to prepare for a hike and stay safe on the trail!

Grab your virtual paddle and join us on the water at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve! We will journey through one of California’s most vibrant marine protected areas and experience the magic of the underwater kelp forest.

Pack your virtual backpack and join us for a camping adventure at Gaviota State Park, one of California’s many beautiful coastal parks! Get ready for s’more camp fun, nature discoveries, and tips to help you feel confident on your next outdoor adventure!

California State Park Interpreters will take students on a virtual adventure through the dunes at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. Students will discover how sand dunes are formed, explore the many ways visitors recreate in and around the dunes, and learn about the unique plants and animals that call this coastal habitat home.

Heading to the beach this summer or exploring the tidepools? Join PORTS Interpreter Alex and a California State Parks Lifeguard at Crystal Cove State Park to learn some beach safety tips and how you can help protect tidepool animals when exploring a tidepool habitat in a Marine Protected Area!