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Hand drawn line drawings of two Allensworth homes.

A Dream Redrawn: the Architecture of Allensworth

3-5, 6-8, Arts and Culture, Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, History, People, Places, PORTS On-Demand, STEAM

A Dream Redrawn: the Architecture of Allensworth Colonel Allen Allensworth was a man of great vision- a Civil War Veteran, Minister, City Planner and Leader of the Buffalo Soldiers (all-African American army regiments in the Western Frontier of the United States). In... Read MoreRead more about A Dream Redrawn: the Architecture of Allensworth

Bird Migration at Chino Hills State Park

6-8, 9-12, Animals, Chino Hills State Park, Climate, Places, PORTS On-Demand, Science, STEAM

Bird Migration at Chino Hills State Park Migratory Birds have been a main visitor to Chino Hills State Park since before its inception. Come visit the park in this virtual program to learn about which seasonal birds come to breed here and which come to winter here. We... Read MoreRead more about Bird Migration at Chino Hills State Park

Aerial view of water dam and mountain landscape

Cedar Springs History

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Oceans and Watersheds, People, Places, PORTS On-Demand, Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area

Cedar Springs History Join us here at Silverwood Lake SRA, we will walk amongst apple trees up to close to 200 years old. Learn about our variety of apple trees in the orchard, and the history of the region. We will walk through our Nature Center and we will discuss... Read MoreRead more about Cedar Springs History

Climate Change Champions: Exploring Salt Marshes at Tomales Bay State Park

3-5, 6-8, Animals, Climate, Oceans and Watersheds, People, Plants, PORTS On-Demand, Science, Tomales Bay State Park

Climate Change Champions: Exploring Salt Marshes at Tomales Bay State Park How do salt marshes absorb carbon from the atmosphere? Who lives in a salt marsh? How can these fascinating, slimy, and special biomes help us adapt and combat climate change? Join us for... Read MoreRead more about Climate Change Champions: Exploring Salt Marshes at Tomales Bay State Park

Salmon in the Trees

3-5, 6-8, Animals, K-2, Mendocino Headlands State Park, Oceans and Watersheds, PORTS On-Demand, Science, STEAM

Salmon in the Trees Did you know there are salmon in the trees? Join California State Parks interpreter Kenzi and Salmontha the salmon at Mendocino Headlands State Park to go on the migration of a lifetime! Discover how salmon make their way into the trees as we study... Read MoreRead more about Salmon in the Trees