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WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Jellies: Sensational, Stinging, Survivalists – 06/05/2024 01:00 PM
Jellies (aka jellyfish) have amazing adaptations that allow them to thrive throughout our world’s ocean. From surface waters to the deepest depths, from the warm...
LIVE UNDERWATER: Let’s Go Scuba Diving for World Ocean Day! – 06/07/2024 09:00 AM
Join the State Parks Dive Team as we explore unique underwater habitats and meet some of the interesting animal species that live in them! Students...
WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Mysteries of the Octopus: Adaptations and the Life Cycle of a Curious Marine Invertebrate! – 06/03/2024 09:00 AM
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...
WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution at Morro Bay State Park – 06/06/2024 12:00 PM
Take a trip to the beautiful San Luis Obispo coast and discover how MPAs are much like underwater parks! Just like land parks, MPAs allow...
WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Environmental Stewards UNITE! with Bark Ranger Saimaa – 06/04/2024 01:00 PM
Join our furry friend Bark Ranger Saimaa to learn how we can become stewards of the environment. Saimaa and her handler, Parker, will guide us...
Since Time Immemorial – 05/13/2024 09:30 AM
Description: Join State Park Interpreter, Cochise Nez, for a 45-minute virtual walk-through of Sue-meg Village at Sue-meg State Park. Explore the Sweat House, Living House,...
WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Saving Monterey Bay – 06/04/2024 09:00 AM
Join Interpreters Isabella and Ashley at Asilomar State Beach and Point Lobos State Natural Reserve to learn about the inspiring conservation stories of several animals...
WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Kelp Forest Exploration at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve – 06/03/2024 01:00 PM
Come along and discover the less explored side of Point Lobos- the ocean! Giant kelp forests underneath the salt water surface lead to a world...
WORLD OCEAN WEEK: “If You Take Away the Otter” Story Time with Gaviota State Park! – 06/06/2024 01:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon story time at Gaviota State Park as we read, “If You Take Away the Otter” by Susannah Buhrman-Deever. Visit our...
Live Dive: Sunken Treasures in Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay – 06/12/2024 01:00 PM
Our Live Scuba Dive expedition will focus on unraveling the stories behind remarkable sunken structures, particularly the southernmost barge in Emerald Bay, which stretches over...
Urban Wildlife: Ducks at Los Encinos State Historic Park – 05/28/2024 09:00 AM
QUACK! We are finishing this season of Los Encinos SHP Urban Wildlife Series with one of our favorite residents. DUCKS! – Delve into the world...
Voices of the Gold Rush Past: Shasta State Historic Park Cemetary Tour – 05/16/2024 01:15 PM
Experience a unique opportunity to explore the Union Cemetery and the histories of the pioneers that are buried there. A closer look at these past...
How the Discovery of Gold Changed the Cultural Face of California (Marshall Gold Discovery SHP) – 05/22/2024 10:00 AM
Join us at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP as we explore the history of the Coloma Valley before, during and after the Gold Discovery. We will...
Mysteries of the Octopus: Adaptations and the Life Cycle of a Curious Marine Invertebrate – 05/24/2024 09:00 AM
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...
Make an Adobe Brick with Monterey State Historic Park – 05/14/2024 01:30 PM
Join us at Monterey State Historic Park for a 30 minute program all about adobe- the building blocks of Old California! Learn about the materials...
Saving Sea Stars in Mendocino Coast’s Marine Protected Area
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Become a Climate Steward with Gaviota State Park!
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Monterey Custom House: Trade and Government in Alta California
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WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Let’s not be crabby with Gaviota State Park! – 06/07/2024 01:00 PM
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,...
Get Groovy with the Wavy Turban snail at Gaviota State Park! – 05/23/2024 10:30 AM
Join us at Gaviota State Park for waves of fun with our favorite creature: the wavy turban snail! Together we’ll discover a bit about this...
“The Hidden Forest” Storytime at Point Lobos SNR! – 05/09/2024 01:00 PM
Join California State Parks Interpreter Isabella in reading the story book “The Hidden Forest” by Jeannie Baker! Students will follow along in the sweet story...
Sea Otters at Morro Bay State Park – 05/22/2024 11:00 AM
Morro Bay State Park is located on California’s beautiful central coast and features wetlands, mudflats, coastal scrub and more! Many different animals and plants call...
In Person Field Trip to Hendy Woods State Park
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The Smallest Superheroes at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area – 05/21/2024 11:00 AM
Step into the world of decomposers and explore the tiny but mighty creatures living in and on the dirt. These little superheroes support the web...
Pollinators, Plants, and People at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area – 05/29/2024 10:00 AM
Discover how pollinators are essential to creating one-third of our food. The life cycle of Bees, their social structure, and how pollinators support plant life...
Discovering The Dunes at Oceano Dunes SVRA! – 05/17/2024 09:00 AM
Join us at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Reaction Area for a 45-minute field trip to learn all about how sand dunes are formed! This program...
Discovering The Dunes at Oceano Dunes SVRA! – 05/10/2024 09:00 AM
Join us at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Reaction Area for a 45-minute field trip to learn all about how sand dunes are formed! This program...
California’s Capitals; Ensuring an Economy – 05/24/2024 10:00 AM
Welcome to Benicia Capitol State Historic Park. This program will cover the story of California’s capitol on wheels. Focus will be placed on identifying California’s...
California’s Capitals; Ensuring an Economy – 05/16/2024 10:00 AM
Welcome to Benicia Capitol State Historic Park. This program will cover the story of California’s capitol on wheels. Focus will be placed on identifying California’s...
Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution- Morro Bay State Park – 05/14/2024 09:00 AM
We’ll be discovering what MPAs are, how they benefit wildlife, and ways that we can all make a difference from our very own homes. Visit...
Mindfulness Moments at Big River Beach Marine Protected Area! – 05/09/2024 11:00 AM
Join us in a mindfulness practice of tuning into all of your senses outdoors in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Learn about the art...
Mindfulness Moments at Big River Beach Marine Protected Area! – 05/09/2024 09:00 AM
Join us in a mindfulness practice of tuning into all of your senses outdoors in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Learn about the art...
WORLD OCEAN WEEK: “Over and Under the Waves” Story Time! – 06/07/2024 11:00 AM
Join us in reading “Over and Under the Waves” by Kate Messner and artist Christopher Silas Neal. Students will learn about a family exploring the...
WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Let’s Go Scuba Diving for World Ocean Day! – 06/07/2024 09:00 AM
Join the State Parks Dive Team as we explore unique underwater habitats and meet some of the interesting animal species that live in them! Students...
WORLD OCEAN WEEK: “The Snail and the Whale” Story Time! – 06/06/2024 10:00 AM
Join California State Parks Interpreter Kat in reading the story book “The Snail and the Whale” by Julia Donaldson! Students will follow along in the...