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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...
Black History Month: Allensworth and the California Buffalo Soldier Trail
Lt. Col. Allen Allensworth was one of the foremost leaders of a remarkable group of African American military personnel known as the Buffalo Soldiers. Join...
Whales of Fun Draw Along with Gaviota State Park
Join us at Gaviota State Park for whales of fun with our favorite marine mammal: the whale! Together we’ll discover a bit about this majestic...
World Wildlife Day: Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon
Celebrate World Wildlife Day with a deep dive into the fascinating lives of Northern Elephant Seals from Hearst San Simeon State Park! Watch these animals...
World Wildlife Day: Save the Pika, Save the Planet
Join us from the shores of Lake Tahoe at Sugar Pine Point State Park to learn about the cutest little creature in North America. That’s...
How the Discovery of Gold Changed the Cultural Face of California
Join us at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP as we explore the history of the Coloma Valley before, during and after the Gold Discovery. During our...
How Women Created Angel Island State Park
Did you know women were instrumental in creating Angel Island State Park, and in saving the Angel Island Immigration Station? In honor of Women’s History...
Juliet the Lighthouse Keeper of Angel Island: Live Book Reading
Join park staff at Angel Island State Park to learn the story of the courageous lighthouse keeper Juliet Fish Nichols. We will share the beautifully...
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...
Women of Hearst Castle
Accompany Guide Elaine on an enchanting journey as she explores the hilltop, uncovering the captivating stories, history, intricate artistry, and architectural marvels that define the...
From the Sea to the Redwood Trees: Celebrating Women’s HERstory
Join Interpreter Erika at Humboldt Redwoods State Park and Interpreter Isabella at Asilomar State Beach to discover the untold HERstory of these iconic spaces. Learn...
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...
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...
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...
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...
All About Acorns
Explore a traditional food staple of California Native Peoples before European contact. We will examine the history of Indigenous peoples of California and their deep,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...