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Hearst Castle Architect Julia Morgan – 10/18/2023 10:30 AM

Description: Learn about the California’s first licensed woman architect, Julia Morgan, by exploring one of her most iconic buildings, La Cuesta Encantada, also known as...

Experience the Art and Architecture of Hearst Castle – 10/10/2023 10:30 AM

    Description: Newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst acquired a vast art collection for his estate in San Simeon, California. Students will go on a journey exploring...

Chumash Life – 10/26/2023 10:30 AM

Explore the ancestral and modern life of the Chumash culture and people. Visit our website https://ports.parks.ca.gov to learn more about California State Parks’ PORTScast Programs....

Saving Sea Stars in Van Damme State Park’s Marine Protected Area – 12/04/2023 09:00 AM

Join us on a 45-minute virtual field trip to Van Damme State Park’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) to learn about tide pool habitats, the anatomy...

“We are Water Protectors” Story Time! – 11/07/2023 10:00 AM

Join to listen to the story book “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade. Students will learn about the indigenous...

“I Know the River Loves Me”- “Yo sé que el río me ama” Story Time! – 10/11/2023 10:30 AM

Join California State Parks Park Interpretive Specialist Esme in reading the story book “I know the River Loves Me” by Maya Christina Gonzalez in both...

Sue-Meg State Park telePORTS

Pigeon Point Light Station telePORTS

Horses to Horsepower: Building the Transcontinental Railroad – 10/05/2023 09:00 AM

Hop on board the Horses to Horsepower Program to experience what it was like to build the nation’s first Transcontinental Railroad! Your conductor will virtually...

Float Down the San Luis Obispo Coast! – 12/19/2023 10:00 AM

Come explore the Marine Protected Areas along the San Luis Obispo Coast! You can tune in and virtually visit Hearst San Simeon State Park and...

Float down the San Luis Obispo Coast! – 10/24/2023 10:00 AM

Come explore the Marine Protected Areas along the San Luis Obispo Coast! You can tune in and virtually visit Hearst San Simeon State Park and...

Float Down the San Luis Obispo Coast! – 11/21/2023 10:00 AM

Come explore the Marine Protected Areas along the San Luis Obispo Coast! You can tune in and virtually visit Hearst San Simeon State Park and...

Creeks. Streams. Estuaries. Oh my! – 11/17/2023 10:00 AM

Creeks. Streams. Estuaries. Oh my! Gaviota has it all. Come on out and explore the amazing biodiversity in the Gaviota Creek Watershed and our role...

Hoots & Howls! The Spooktacular Wildlife of Angel Island – 10/13/2023 09:00 AM

Is it Spooky or Spectacular? Join us on Friday the 13th to explore the plants and animals of Angel Island State Park, and learn that...

Marine Protected Areas of Monterey Bay – 10/20/2023 11:00 AM

Aesthetics, animals, advantages…marine protected areas (MPAs) have it all!Dive into the science of marine protected areas at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve with Interpreter Isabella....

Protected and Connected: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with California State Parks – 11/03/2023 10:00 AM

Elephant Seals & Sea Otters: Enduring & Adapting on California’s Central Coast – 12/13/2023 12:45 PM

Discover the amazing adaptations and conservation stories of the California central coast’s most beloved marine mammals! Join Interpreter Julian as he dives into the journeys...

Go West Challenge at Columbia State Historic Park – 11/29/2023 09:00 AM

The year is 1851, you’ve been hearing about the California Gold Rush and this city called Columbia, where there is supposedly so much gold you...

Mysteries of the Octopus! Adaptations and Life Cycles of a Curious Marine Invertebrate – 10/20/2023 01:00 PM

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 Life Cycles of a Curious Marine Invertebrate – 12/15/2023 01:00 PM

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...

Learn About Animals in the Surf Grass Habitat at Gaviota State Park! – 12/14/2023 10:15 AM

Let’s explore the surf grass habitat just below the waves! Join us at Gaviota State Park to discover the many creatures that live and thrive...

Harbor Seals and Marine Mammal Adaptations! – 12/14/2023 09:00 AM

Virtually visit MacKerricher State Park to explore the similarities and differences between humans and marine mammals, specifically the Harbor Seal! Students will observe and identify...

“The Snail and the Whale” Story Time! – 12/08/2023 09:00 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...

Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area – 12/11/2023 10:00 AM

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...

Explore the Sandy Shore of Gaviota State Park! – 12/07/2023 10:00 AM

Let’s explore the sandy shore! Join us at Gaviota State Park to discover the many creatures of the sandy shore. Along the way, we will...

Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area – 11/20/2023 10:00 AM

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...

“The Snail and the Whale” Story Time! – 11/09/2023 09:00 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...

Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area – 10/23/2023 10:00 AM

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...

Explore the Santa Barbara Shoreline & Marine Protected Areas! – 10/12/2023 10:00 AM

Join us at Gaviota State Park to discover the importance of marine protected areas (MPAs) along the Santa Barbara coastline. We will discuss how we...

Harbor Seals and Marine Mammal Adaptations! – 10/20/2023 09:00 AM

Virtually visit MacKerricher State Park to explore the similarities and differences between humans and marine mammals, specifically the Harbor Seal! Students will observe and identify...

The History of Coloma Told Through Trees – 11/03/2023 10:00 AM

Join us at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP where during our program, the trees of the Coloma Valley help us tell the story of our state...

Creeks. Streams. Estuaries. Oh my! – 11/08/2023 10:00 AM

Creeks. Streams. Estuaries. Oh my! Gaviota has it all. Come on out and explore the amazing biodiversity in the Gaviota Creek Watershed and our role...

Explore Our Shore at Carpinteria State Beach! – 10/05/2023 10:00 AM

Let’s learn about the wondrous wildlife and coastal environment that make up Carpinteria State Beach! We will be broadcasting to you live from our shore,...

Harbor Seals and Marine Mammal Adaptations! – 11/20/2023 01:00 PM

Virtually visit MacKerricher State Park to explore the similarities and differences between humans and marine mammals, specifically the Harbor Seal! Students will observe and identify...

“The Snail and the Whale” Story Time! – 10/06/2023 09:00 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...

How the Discovery of Gold Changed the Cultural Face of California – 12/01/2023 10:00 AM

Join us at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park as we explore the history of the Coloma Valley before, during and after the Gold Discovery....

Mysteries of the Octopus! Adaptations and Life Cycles of a Curious Marine Invertebrate – 11/17/2023 01:00 PM

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...

Explore Pioneer Living at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park – 11/16/2023 10:30 AM

Travel back in time with Flat Stanley to 1850’s pioneer California. Students will learn how pioneers lived without three modern technologies: electricity, indoor plumbing, and...

Explore Pioneer Living at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park – 10/19/2023 10:30 AM

Travel back in time with Flat Stanley to 1850’s pioneer California. Students will learn how pioneers lived without three modern technologies: electricity, indoor plumbing, and...

Land Born of Fire at McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park – 10/25/2023 10:00 AM

Students will learn how volcanism is directly responsible for the wonderous waterfall and unique geologic features found at Burney Falls. STEM concepts are included, and...

How the Discovery of Gold Changed the Cultural Face of California – 10/06/2023 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...

In-Person Field Trip: Half Moon Bay State Park

Self-guided Field Trip: Explore the Redwoods at Henry Cowell State Park

Anza Borrego Desert State Park In-Person Field Trip

South Yuba River In-Person Field Trip

Hearst Castle In-Person Field Trip

Tijuana River Estuary In-Person Field Trip

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park In-Person Field Trip

Asilomar State Beach In-Person Field Trip

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park In-Person Field Trip!