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Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park

January 12, 2027 10:00AM

Dive deep into the fascinating lives of Northern Elephant Seals from Hearst San Simeon State...

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Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park

February 9, 2027 11:00AM

Dive deep into the fascinating lives of Northern Elephant Seals from Hearst San Simeon State...

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Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park

December 8, 2026 9:00AM

Dive deep into the fascinating lives of Northern Elephant Seals from Hearst San Simeon State...

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Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park

November 10, 2026 11:00AM

Dive deep into the fascinating lives of Northern Elephant Seals from Hearst San Simeon State...

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Seabird Storytime

March 10, 2027 10:00AM

Join a State Park Interpreter from Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park to hear about the...

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Seabird Storytime

November 4, 2026 10:00AM

Join a State Park Interpreter from Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park to hear about the...

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The No-Good, Yucky Stinking Redwood Forest

October 21, 2026 1:00PM

The redwood forest is home to a wide range of plants and animals, some of...

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

October 14, 2026 9:00AM

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

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Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park

October 13, 2026 10:00AM

Dive deep into the fascinating lives of Northern Elephant Seals from Hearst San Simeon State...

3-5AnimalsK-2Oceans and WatershedsPlantsPORTScastsRichardson Grove State Park

Eel River Exploration

October 7, 2026 11:00AM

Join us in learning about the Eel River watershed from Richardson Grove and Humboldt Redwoods...

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Land Born of Fire at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

October 1, 2026 10:00AM

This PORTScast explores how Earth formed from a cloud of dust and gas, becoming a...

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Land Born of Fire at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

September 23, 2026 9:00AM

This PORTScast explores how Earth formed from a cloud of dust and gas, becoming a...

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Sea Otters, Elephant Seals, and Harbor Seals – Oh My!

September 16, 2026 10:00AM

Let’s take a deep dive into the adaptations of marine mammals that call the California...

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Sutter’s Fort Through Time – California Before the Gold Rush

October 7, 2026 9:00AM

In this one-hour virtual tour of Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, your students will join...

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Sutter’s Fort Through Time – California Before the Gold Rush

September 15, 2026 9:00AM

In this one-hour virtual tour of Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, your students will join...

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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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Reservoirs and Water Pipes: History and How They Work

Join us for a lakeside adventure at Lake Perris State Recreation Area as we explore the history of the the lake and the State Water...