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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...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: “Over and Under the Waves” Story Time! – 06/07/2024 11:15 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...

LIVE UNDERWATER: Let’s Go Scuba Diving for World Ocean Day! – 06/07/2024 10:15 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: Saving Sea Stars in Mendocino Coast’s Marine Protected Areas – 06/05/2024 02:00 PM

Description: Join us on a virtual field trip to the Mendocino Coast Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to learn about tide pool habitats, the anatomy of...

Community Voices: A Timeline of Japanese American Experiences at Crystal Cove (1927-1942)

Get the Scoop on the Gray Whale Road Trip!

Estuaries: Nurseries of the Sea

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: The Gray Whale Road Trip at Point Dume State Beach! – 06/05/2024 11:30 AM

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...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Calling all Ocean Climate Stewards! – 06/05/2024 10:30 AM

Join us for an adventure between Carpinteria State Beach and Gaviota State Park and become a climate steward! Together we’ll learn about climate resiliency and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Saving Sea Stars in Mendocino Coast’s Marine Protected Area

Become a Climate Steward with Gaviota State Park!

Monterey Custom House: Trade and Government in Alta California

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Harbor Seals & Marine Mammal Adaptations! – 06/05/2024 09:00 AM

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

Since Time Immemorial

The Water Cycle and California Water Project In-Person Field Trip!

Exploring Tall Trees

Cedar Springs History In-Person Field Trip at Silverwood Lake!

Seeing Nature Through Journaling In-Person Field Trip at Chino Hills State Park

Discovering Biodiversity

Mindfulness Moments at Big River Beach Marine Protected Area! – 05/24/2024 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...