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EARTH WEEK: Fluke or Foul Play: An Earth Day Live Dive Mystery Show – 04/22/2025 09:30 AM

Celebrate Earth Day by diving into Point Lobos State Marine Reserve with the California State Parks Scuba Divers! Gray whales are missing—can you help crack...

Snap It While You Can: Final City Nature Challenge Observation Day – 04/28/2025 01:00 PM

Snap It While You Can: Final City Nature Challenge Observation DayJoin Interpreter Ian Bernstein on the final day of observations for City Nature Challenge 2025!...

CA STATE PARKS WEEK: The Hydrosphere Around Us – exploring climate resiliency and easing climate stress – 06/12/2025 10:00 AM

CA STATE PARKS WEEK: The Hydrosphere Around Us – exploring climate resiliency and easing climate stressJoin Park Interpreter Ian Bernstein to soothe your climate fears...

Exploring The Renaissance Through Hearst Castle – 05/08/2025 10:00 AM

EARTH WEEK: Exploring Tall Trees at Prairie Creek Redwood State Park – 04/24/2025 12:00 PM

Join us at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and explore the redwood forest! From gentle giants to tiny critters, the forest floor to the canopy...

Kayak Adventure: Explore Above and Below the Ocean’s Surface – 05/15/2025 09:00 AM

Come along as we glide over vibrant kelp forests on this fin-tastic kayak adventure in Whalers Cove at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve! Discover the...

From Coal to Clay

PORTS On-Demand registration begins Monday, January 13 at 3:30 pm!   On-Demand registration for California teachers begins on September 3 at 3:30pm! Registration for out-of-state...

EARTH WEEK: “Ocean! Waves For All” Storytime – 04/22/2025 08:45 AM

Begin your Earth Day celebrations at San Elijo State Beach in southern California! State Park Interpreter Cryssie will be reading “Ocean! Waves for All” written...

EARTH WEEK: Jellies – Sensational, Stinging Survivalists! – 04/25/2025 08:30 AM

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...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Masters of Disguise: Camouflaged Creatures of Monterey Bay – 06/05/2025 01:00 PM

Who’s hiding in the water? Join Interpreter Nichole at Asilomar State Beach to uncover the mystery of marine camouflage! Learn about different animals in Monterey...

Help the Kelp! – 05/08/2025 11:00 AM

How can we help the kelp? Join California State Parks interpreter Kenzi and her kelp forest friends at Mendocino Headlands State Park to explore kelp...

Honoring AAPI Heritage Month at Angel Island State Park – 05/02/2025 09:00 AM

CA STATE PARKS WEEK: Yoga on the Coast at Point Dume! – 06/13/2025 10:00 AM

A special offering during California Parks Weeks! If you can not visit us on the trails, join PORTS virtually for an accessible chair yoga session!...

Draw With Me at MSHP! (Monterey State Historic Park) – 04/17/2025 01:00 PM

The Stevenson House has inspired art since its start! Draw this iconic building with Guide Julia while we uncover its story- from early days to...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Snowy Plover Guardians at Monterey State Beach – 06/03/2025 10:00 AM

Join Interpreter Isabella and Environmental Scientist Amanda to learn about the endangered Snowy Plovers of Monterey State Beach. Discover the amazing world of snowy plovers,...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Saving Monterey Bay – 06/04/2025 11:00 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...

EARTH WEEK: Watersheds & Wildlife – The North Coast Rivers – 04/23/2025 09:00 AM

Explore the lush coastal forests of Northern California and two different rivers that run through them. Join CDFW and State Parks interpreters from two unique...

EARTH WEEK: Seabird Story Time – 04/21/2025 10:00 AM

Learn about the mysterious life of a resilient sea bird living on the Redwood Coast! This story highlights the importance of community science and the...

Yoga on the Coast at Point Dume! – 05/30/2025 11:00 AM

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...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Gray Whale Road Trip! – 06/06/2025 11:00 AM

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....

Gray Whale Road Trip at Point Dume State Beach! – 05/16/2025 12:00 PM

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....

EARTH WEEK: Gray Whale Road Trip! – 04/25/2025 12:00 PM

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....

Lake Tahoe’s Underwater Wonders: Exploring Tsunami-Built Boulder Ridges – 06/12/2025 01:00 PM

Dive into the underwater wonders of Lake Tahoe with California State Parks’ live virtual program, broadcasting from Tahoe State Recreation Area. This unique event invites...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Gray Whale Adaptations! – 06/05/2025 11:30 AM

Students virtually visit Mendocino Headlands State Park to explore the similarities and differences between humans and marine mammals, specifically gray whales! Students will observe and...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: “The Snail and the Whale” Story Time – 06/06/2025 10:00 AM

Join Interpreter Kat in MacKerricher State Park to read the story book “The Snail and the Whale” by Julia Donaldson! Students will meet a snail...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Mysteries of the Octopus – Adaptations & Life Cycle of a Curious Marine Invertebrate – 06/05/2025 09:00 AM

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Seabird Story Time – 06/04/2025 10:00 AM

Topic: Seabird Story TimeDescription: Learn about the mysterious life of a resilient Sea Bird living on the Redwood Coast! This story highlights the importance of...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Jellies: Sensational, Stinging Survivalists – 06/04/2025 09:00 AM

Description: 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...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Harbor Seal Adaptations! – 06/03/2025 08:00 AM

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

The Smallest Superheroes at Bidwell Sacramento River State Park – 05/07/2025 01:00 PM

 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...

The Smallest Superheroes at Bidwell Sacramento River State Park – 05/07/2025 11:00 AM

EARTH WEEK: Let’s Talk Trash: A PORTScast Talk Show – 04/22/2025 10:30 AM

Join us for “Let’s Talk Trash,” a special PORTScast talk show to celebrate Earth Week–live from Tomales Bay State Park! We’ll explore the unique habitats...

Ethnic Studies Lesson: The Life and Legacy of Pío Pico, The Last Governor of Mexican California

Ethnic Studies Lesson: Exploring Colonel Allensworth, A Historic Journey Through Time

Ethnic Studies Lesson: Exploring Alaxuluxen and Chumash Heritage

Ethnic Studies Lesson: Exploring the Japanese American Experience at Crystal Cove State Park

EARTH WEEK: Sea Otters, Elephant Seals, and Harbor Seals – Oh My! – 04/22/2025 01:00 PM

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...

EARTH WEEK: The History of Coloma Valley Told Through Trees – 04/25/2025 11:00 AM

Join us in the Coloma Valley where trees help tell the history of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. During our program, we will discover...

EARTH WEEK: Mountain Lions vs. Rattlesnakes with Gaviota State Park & Carpinteria State Beach – 04/25/2025 09:30 AM

Join Gaviota State Park and Carpinteria State Beach as they battle out which predator has the greatest superpowers! Will the mountain lion or rattlesnake win?...

EARTH WEEK: Help the Kelp! – 04/24/2025 01:00 PM

How can we help the kelp? Join California State Parks interpreter Kenzi and her kelp forest friends at Mendocino Headlands State Park to explore kelp...

EARTH WEEK: Our Parks, Our Part to Play – 04/24/2025 09:00 AM

Join us at Olompali State Historic Park and Mount Tamalpais State Park for a celebration of Earth Week. We’ll explore the ways that everyone can...

EARTH WEEK: “The Snail and the Whale” Story Time! – 04/24/2025 11:30 AM

Join Interpreter Kat in MacKerricher State Park to read the story book “The Snail and the Whale” by Julia Donaldson! Students will meet a snail...

EARTH WEEK: Baleen vs. Toothed Whales – 04/23/2025 10:30 AM

Do you know the difference between odontocetes (toothed) and mysticetes (baleen) whales? Join us at Carpinteria State Beach on April 23 at 10:30 am as...

Champions of Change: California’s Coast Redwoods – 04/30/2025 10:00 AM

Topic: “Champions of Change: California’s Coast RedwoodsDescription: “Champions of Change: California’s Coast Redwoods.Earth’s tallest trees – Coast Redwoods – are iconic symbols of nature’s resilience....

EARTH WEEK: Can Fire be a Forest Friend? Fire Ecology at Calaveras Big Trees State Park – 04/21/2025 11:00 AM

Is fire a friend or foe? Or can it be both? Learn about the complexity of fire in a mixed conifer ecosystem at Calaveras Big...

Watersheds & Wildlife – The San Joaquin Valley: San Joaquin Fish Hatchery & Dos Rios State Park – 05/14/2025 10:00 AM

Virtually visit one of the most important watershed locations in California: the confluence of rivers in the San Joaquin Valley. Join CDFW and State Parks...

Wagon Wheel of Fortune at Shasta State Historic Park – 04/17/2025 10:00 AM

Participants will play a series of minigames to identify art types, themes, and motifs. They also learn about Shasta and California Gold Rush History through...

Where are the tidepool babies at Natural Bridges? – 05/15/2025 01:00 PM

Topic: Where are the tidepool babies? Description: When you explore the tidepools at Natural Bridges State Beach you only only see the adult life. Where...

Legacy of Bidwell Mansion: Historical Gadgets Through Time – 05/06/2025 10:00 AM

 Gadgets tell us about how people lived in the past and about how their lives were similar or different than ours today.  Journey to the...

The Sunny Side of Chlorophyll with Chino Hills State Park – 05/30/2025 01:00 PM

Why are leaves green right now and red later? Why do some trees stay green year round? We are no stranger to deciduous tress and...