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Calie Mount San Jacinto Field Trip
Do you want to be one of the 30 lucky middle and high school educators attending the CALIE Spring CUE Conference that travels to Mount...
China Camp State Park telePORTS
Experience a century of shifting tides at a historic Chinese fishing village in this 3D virtual tour at China Camp State Park!
Quiver Coloring App – California State Parks AR Coloring Pages
View and print QuiverVision coloring pages for a fun and engaging experience with California wildlife and recreational safety!
Yoga on the Coast at Point Dume State Beach!
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...
Tidepool Adaptations and Biodiversity at Carpinteria State Beach
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...
Dive into Surfgrass with Gaviota State Park
Learn about the plants and animals that live in this coastal habitat. Join us at Gaviota State Park to discover why surf grass is important...
Stewards of the Lagoon
Learn about the rich cultural, natural and historic importance of Humboldt Lagoons State Park! Join Interpreter Cochise on the Northern California coast to learn about...
Chumash Life: Past, Present and Future
Explore and learn about the ancestral and modern life of the Chumash culture and people. Chumash descendants will share their cultural heritage, from traditional art...
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month at Angel Island State Park
Honor the history and diversity of the Asian American Pacific Islander immigrants that passed through the Angel Island Immigration Station from 1910-1940. Join Angel Island...
Underwater Species of the Marine Protected Area with Gaviota State Park
Join us along the Gaviota Coast to discover the importance of marine protected areas (MPA’s)! Throughout our program, we will examine a number of species...
Connecting With Ancient Civilizations At Hearst Castle
During this program, your students will explore the mythology, the art, and the architecture of ancient civilizations. Statues such as the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet will...
Survival Secrets of the Sequoia at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
In this program, students will be introduced to the wonders of the giant sequoia and learn all about their cool adaptations. We will walk around...
Celebrating Arbor Day in the Redwoods
Wrap up this year’s Earth Week by Celebrating Arbor Day with Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park! Join a State Parks Interpreter to learn about the...
Salmon in the Trees
What are salmon doing in the trees at Mendocino Headlands State Park? In this program we will learn about the salmon life cycle and what...
Seabird Storytime
Join a State Park Interpreter from Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park to hear about the incredible story of the Marbled Murrelet. This seabird spends the...
Just passing through with Gaviota State Park
Join us at Gaviota State Park to learn about the species who have poked their head into the Santa Barbara Channel, but haven’t been seen...
Stewards of the Lagoon
Learn about the rich cultural, natural and historic importance of Humboldt Lagoons State Park! Join Interpreter Cochise on the Northern California coast to learn about...
Horses to Horsepower: Building the Transcontinental Railroad
Hop on board the Horses to Horsepower Program at the California State Railroad Museum to experience what it was like to build the nation’s first...
The No-Good Yucky Stinking Redwood Forest
The redwood forest is home to a wide range of plants and animals, some of which have smelly survival skills. In this interactive program, we...
Mysteries of the Octopus: Adaptations and the Life Cycle of a Curious Marine Invertebrate
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...
Gray Whale Road Trip at Point Dume State Beach!
An exclusive interview with a young gray whale on his first migration up the Pacific Coast. Learn about these marine mammals’ extraordinary annual journey, and...
Sutter’s Fort Through Time
Join us for a journey back in time to the 1840s and discover how California’s story began at Sutter’s Fort! Located in the heart of...
Whales! Blubber, Baleen, and Big Impacts
Dive into the fascinating world of these gentle giants as we explore their incredible adaptations at MacKerricher State Park. Discover how humanity’s relationship with whales...
From Egg to Ocean: Tidepool Baby Stories
When you visit the tidepools you see all adult animals, but where are the tidepool babies and how do they look? Observe their microscopic forms...
I can be a Tidepool Scientist!
Become a scientist on the beach of Hearst San Simeon State Park! Together, we’ll investigate amazing tide pools, while learning to use scientific tools. Be...
Harbor Seal Adaptations!
Visit MacKerricher State Park to explore the similarities and differences between humans and marine mammals, specifically the Harbor Seal! Students will observe and identify what...
The Secrets of the Sandy Shore with Gaviota State Park
Are you ready to discover the mysteries of the sandy shore? From the mysterious creatures and incredible journey that a piece of sand travels, there...
Women’s History Month Special: Who Saved the Redwoods?
Join us for a special Women’s History Month PORTScast as we travel into the tall, awe-inspiring redwood forests of Northern California to discover the amazing...
Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area
Join us on a 45-minute virtual field trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) to learn about tidepool habitats and the incredible...
Let’s not be crabby Draw Along with Gaviota State Park!
Join us at Gaviota State Park for waves of fun with our favorite arthropod: the crab! Together we’ll discover a bit about this majestic arthropod,...
Super Animal Superpowers at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Giant sequoias aren’t the only being that survives all seasons at Calaveras Big Trees! Students will be introduced to giant sequoias and other living things...
Sea Otters, Elephant Seals, and Harbor Seals – Oh My!
Meet three of your coastal neighbors: elephant seals, sea otters, and harbor seals! Together, we’ll travel down the central coast of California from Hearst San...
From Egg to Ocean: Tidepool Baby Stories
When you visit the tidepools you see all adult animals, but where are the tidepool babies and how do they look? Observe their microscopic forms...
From Egg to Ocean: Tidepool Baby Stories
When you visit the tidepools you see all adult animals, but where are the tidepool babies and how do they look? Observe their microscopic forms...
Mysteries of the Octopus: Adaptations and the Life Cycle of a Curious Marine Invertebrate
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...
Mysteries of the Octopus: Adaptations and the Life Cycle of a Curious Marine Invertebrate
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...
Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area
Join us on a virtual field trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) to learn about tidepool habitats and the incredible adaptations...
Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area
Join us on a virtual field trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) to learn about tidepool habitats and the incredible adaptations...
The History of Coloma Told Through Trees
Join us at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP as we explore the history of the Coloma Valley before, during and after the Discovery of Gold. During...
Coastal Fog, the Redwood Forest, and You
Mount Tamalpais State Park is well-known for its views above the famous San Francisco Bay Area Fog. Besides being scenic, this coastal fog is what...
Discovering The Dunes
Join us at Oceano Dunes SVRA for a virtual field trip to learn all about how sand dunes are formed! This program is designed for...
Discovering The Dunes
Join us at Oceano Dunes SVRA for a virtual field trip to learn all about how sand dunes are formed! This program is designed for...
The Art and Architecture of Hearst Castle
Newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst acquired a vast art collection for his estate in San Simeon, Ca. Students will go on a journey exploring the...
Westward Bound: Travel on the Transcontinental Railroad
All aboard for the Westward Bound School Program. Students step back in time for a virtual tour of the historic Central Pacific Railroad Station and...
Horses to Horsepower: Building the Transcontinental Railroad
Hop on board the Horses to Horsepower Program at the California State Railroad Museum to experience what it was like to build the nation’s first...
Bears Can Drive!?!
Come meet Rubi the bear at Sugar Pine Point State Park. In this program we will explore the differences between wildland bears of the Tahoe...
Can Fire be a Forest Friend? at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Massive wildfires often make the news, but can a smaller fire be a forest friend? Students will be introduced to the complexity of fire, how...
Time Travelling with Trees at Angel Island State Park
Join Angel Island State Park to learn all about Californian trees through time! How do tree cross-sections relate to their age? What are the longest...
Seal Spotlight – Unveiling the Wonder of Harbor Seals
Spring time is an exciting time of year at Point Lobos! Harbor seals come ashore to have their pups. Join Interpreters Ashley and Isabella to...
Horses to Horsepower: Building the Transcontinental Railroad
Hop on board the Horses to Horsepower Program at the California State Railroad Museum to experience what it was like to build the nation’s first...