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Yoga on the Coast at Point Dume State Beach!
Join PORTS virtually for an accessible chair yoga session! Find peace and grounding from the...
Tidepool Adaptations and Biodiversity at Carpinteria State Beach
Join us at Carpinteria State Beach as we explore the animals found in our tidepools...
Dive into Surfgrass with Gaviota State Park
Learn about the plants and animals that live in this coastal habitat. Join us at...
Stewards of the Lagoon
Learn about the rich cultural, natural and historic importance of Humboldt Lagoons State Park! Join...
Chumash Life: Past, Present and Future
Explore and learn about the ancestral and modern life of the Chumash culture and people....
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month at Angel Island State Park
Honor the history and diversity of the Asian American Pacific Islander immigrants that passed through...
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)!...
Connecting With Ancient Civilizations At Hearst Castle
During this program, your students will explore the mythology, the art, and the architecture of...
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...
Celebrating Arbor Day in the Redwoods
Wrap up this year’s Earth Week by Celebrating Arbor Day with Prairie Creek Redwoods State...
Salmon in the Trees
What are salmon doing in the trees at Mendocino Headlands State Park? In this program...
Seabird Storytime
Join a State Park Interpreter from Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park to hear about the...
Just passing through with Gaviota State Park
Join us at Gaviota State Park to learn about the species who have poked their...
Stewards of the Lagoon
Learn about the rich cultural, natural and historic importance of Humboldt Lagoons State Park! Join...
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...
“The Snail and the Whale” Story Time!
Join California State Parks Interpreter Kat at MacKerricher State Park in reading the story book...
Tidepool Adaptations and Biodiversity at Carpinteria State Beach
Join us at Carpinteria State Beach as we explore the animals found in our tidepools...
Get Groovy with Gaviota State Park (Draw Along)
Get Groovy with Gaviota State Park with the Wavy Turban Snail. Together we’ll discover a...
World Wetlands Day: Celebrate the Diversity of the California Delta!
Join us on this special day as we celebrate the biodiversity of the Delta Meadows...
Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon
Dive deep into the fascinating lives of Northern Elephant Seals from Hearst San Simeon State...
World Read Aloud Day: Storytime in the Redwoods
Celebrate World Read Aloud Day with a State Parks Interpreter from Prairie Creek Redwoods State...
World Read Aloud Day: Storytime At Hearst Castle “How a House is Built”
Are your students curious about building? It took a team of skilled workers 28 years...
World Read Aloud Day: “A Stone Is a Story” Geology Storytime at Mount Tamalpais
“A Stone Is a Story” by Leslie Bernard Booth and illustrated by Mark Martin is...
Gulls Just Wanna Have Fun with Gaviota State Park
They they love to steal your snacks, they scavenge along the shore, and of course...
Rockin’ the Bay: Geology at Tomales Bay State Park
Ever wondered what’s going on beneath your feet? Join California State Parks staff, where we’ll...
Scientist Spotlight: Women in STEM
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science with the female scientists studying the...
Celebrating Lunar New Year at Angel Island State Park
Happy Lunar New Year! / 恭喜发财! / 恭喜發財! Welcome 2026 by celebrating and learning with...
Westward Bound: Travel on the Transcontinental Railroad
All aboard for the Westward Bound School Program. Students step back in time for a...
Celebrating Wetlands: Wild Habitats, Essential Ecosystems
Join California State Park interpreters to celebrate World Wetlands Day! We’ll explore the Tijuana River...
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...