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Mission Life at San Juan Bautista

Learn about the rich history of mission life at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park with this captivating PORTS program for students of all ages....

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month at Angel Island State Park

May 6, 2027 9:00AM

Honor the history and diversity of the Asian American Pacific Islander immigrants that passed through...

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Immigration Stories told from Angel Island – Open for everyone!

April 2, 2027 9:00AM

Follow a tour guide through the historic immigration detention barracks at Angel Island State Park....

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Juliet the Lighthouse Keeper of Angel Island: Live Book Reading

March 4, 2027 9:00AM

Join park staff at Angel Island State Park to learn the story of the courageous...

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Celebrating Lunar New Year at Angel Island State Park

February 4, 2027 9:00AM

Happy Lunar New Year! 恭喜發財 / 恭喜发财! Welcome 2027 by celebrating and learning with us...

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Let’s not be Crabby Draw Along

December 15, 2026 10:00AM

Join us at Gaviota State Park for waves of fun with our favorite arthropod: the...

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Creeks. Streams. Estuaries. Oh my!

December 2, 2026 10:00AM

Explore the Gaviota watershed and discover how water connects the mountains, creeks, coast, and ocean...

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Gulls Just Wanna Have Fun

November 5, 2026 10:00AM

Gulls just wanna have fun – and we’re ready to SEA-gulls through a whole new...

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“Ka-plunk Ka-plunk”: A Spooky Historic Tale from Angel Island

October 29, 2026 9:00AM

Hop over to Angel Island State Park for a spooky retelling of a true story...

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Spooktacular Draw-Along

October 28, 2026 10:00AM

Join us at Gaviota State Park for a spooktacular draw-along featuring one of the ocean’s...

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Pelican Draw Along

November 19, 2026 10:00AM

Join us at Gaviota State Park as we soar alongside one of our favorite coastal...

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Jellies: Creatures of the Deep

October 28, 2026 9:00AM

Jellies (aka jellyfish) have amazing adaptations that allow them to thrive throughout our world’s ocean....

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Take Flight at Gaviota State Park!

October 22, 2026 10:00AM

Take flight with Gaviota State Park as we discover the fascinating world of bird flight!...

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Fog Friday

In this program, we will learn about the role of fog in an ecosystem, discuss how the plants and animals in this environment have adapted...

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Survival Secrets of the Sequoia

October 15, 2026 1:00PM

In this program, students will be introduced to the wonders of the giant sequoia, the...

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Creatures of the Night

October 20, 2026 9:00AM

What animals are awake at night, and how are they adapted to survive in the...

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Help the Kelp!

October 27, 2026 9:00AM

Dive into kelp forest ecology and conservation at Mendocino Headlands State Park! With the loss...

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How the Discovery of Gold Changed the Cultural Face of California

October 21, 2026 10:00AM

Join us at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP as we explore the history of the Coloma...

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How the Discovery of Gold Changed the Cultural Face of California

November 18, 2026 10:00AM

Join us at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP as we explore the history of the Coloma...

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Puppies of the Sea: Harbor Seals at Carpinteria State Beach

December 3, 2026 9:00AM

Join us at Carpinteria State Beach as we learn about harbor seals and their role...

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Tidepool Animal Incredible Adaptations in a Marine Protected Area

November 18, 2026 9:00AM

Join us on a virtual field trip to Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area...

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Octopus: The Ocean’s Intelligent Alien

December 9, 2026 1:00PM

How did they become the Swiss Army Knife of adaptations? What goes on in their...

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Mysteries of the Octopus! Adaptations and Life Cycles of a Curious Marine Invertebrate

December 16, 2026 9:00AM

Unlock the mysteries of one of the world’s most fascinating organisms, the octopus! Join Park...

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Harbor Seal Adaptations!

February 2, 2027 9:00AM

Students will virtually visit MacKerricher State Park to explore the similarities and differences between humans...

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Survival Secrets of the Sequoia

March 24, 2027 10:00AM

In this program, students will be introduced to the wonders of the giant sequoia, the...

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Tales of Spooky Seas

October 30, 2026 1:00PM

In the spirit of Halloween, dive into the spooky world of the deep sea and...

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Can Fire be a Forest Friend?

April 21, 2027 11:00AM

Fire has a complicated relationship with most ecosystems, and the giant sequoias at Calaveras Big...

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Salt Marsh Secrets

October 8, 2026 1:00PM

In this program, students will discover salt marsh plant and animal species using observational skills,...

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Salt Marsh Secrets

October 23, 2026 2:00PM

In this program, students will discover salt marsh plant and animal species using observational skills,...

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Salt Marsh Secrets

November 19, 2026 9:00AM

In this program, students will discover salt marsh plant and animal species using observational skills,...