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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...
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...
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...
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!...
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...
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....
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
Topic: World Ocean Week: Mysteries of the Octopus – Adaptations and the Life Cycle of a Curious Marine Invertebrate
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...
Ethnic Studies Lesson: The Life and Legacy of Pío Pico, The Last Governor of Mexican California
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Ethnic Studies Lesson: Exploring Colonel Allensworth, A Historic Journey Through Time
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Ethnic Studies Lesson: Exploring Alaxuluxen and Chumash Heritage
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Ethnic Studies Lesson: Exploring the Japanese American Experience at Crystal Cove State Park
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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...
California Redwoods vs. Climate Change
Watch this special broadcast with Hendy Woods State Park and Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Small Actions, BIG TREES: The Story of the Coast Redwood and Giant Sequoia Forests
Watch this special broadcast with Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Tough Trees: Fire Adaptations of Giant Sequoias and Coast Redwoods
Watch this special broadcast with Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Battle of the Extremes: Giant Sequoia vs. Coast Redwood
Watch this special broadcast with Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Fire! A California Story
Watch this special broadcast with Columbia State Historic Park and Calaveras Big Trees State Park
The Cost of Gold: Environmental Impacts of the Gold Rush
Watch this special broadcast with Columbia State Historic Park and Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Habitat Restoration in Redwoods, Prairies, and Rivers
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...
WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Tidepool Exploration at Natural Bridges State Beach – 06/05/2025 10:00 AM
WORLD OCEAN WEEK: Tidepool Exploration at Natural Bridges State BeachDescription: Celebrate our beautiful oceans during this World Ocean Week PORTScast! Join a California State Parks...
Opening the Mountain to All: Outdoor Equity (Block Schedule)
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Working Hands: The Human Cost of Creating an Empire (Block Schedule)
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