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Creatures of the Night at Carpinteria State Beach – 10/31/2024 10:30 AM
What animals are awake at night and how are they adapted to survive in the dark? Come solve some riddles with us on Halloween at...
Octopus: The Ocean’s Intelligent Alien – 11/21/2024 11:00 AM
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Jawesome Shark Draw Along at Carpinteria State Beach! – 11/22/2024 09:00 AM
Let’s learn how to draw a shark! Join us at Carpinteria State Beach on Friday, November 22 at 9:00 AM as we discover fun facts...
Orcas vs. Sperm Whales with Gaviota State Park and Carpinteria State Beach (February) – 02/12/2025 09:30 AM
Join Gaviota State Park and Carpinteria State Beach as they battle out which toothed whale has the greatest superpowers! Will the orca or sperm whale...
Baleen vs. Toothed Whales at Carpinteria State Beach – 01/22/2025 09:30 AM
Do you know the differencebetween odontocetes (toothed) and mysticetes (baleen) whales? Join us at Carpinteria State Beach on January 22 at 9:30 am as we...
Puppies of the Sea: Harbor Seals at Carpinteria State Beach – 03/19/2025 10:30 AM
From their nurseries to their incredible adaptations, learn how harbor seals are important to our ocean’s ecosystem. Join us on Wednesday, March 19 at 10:30...
Baleen vs. Toothed Whales – 04/23/2025 10:30 AM
Do you know the difference between odontocetes (toothed) and mysticetes (baleen) whales? Join us at Carpinteria State Beach on April 23 at 10:30 am as...
Mountain Lions vs. Rattlesnakes with Gaviota State Park and Carpinteria State Beach – 04/25/2025 09:30 AM
Join Gaviota State Park and Carpinteria State Beach as they battle out which predator has the greatest superpowers! Will the mountain lion or rattlesnake win?...
“I Am Not a Fish” Storytime at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve – 12/11/2024 01:00 PM
Join Interpreter Ashley at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve for a reading of “I Am Not a Fish” by Peter Raymundo. Throughout the story, students...
Kayak Adventure: Explore Above and Below the Ocean’s Surface – 11/15/2024 09:00 AM
Come along as we glide over vibrant kelp forests on this fin-tastic kayak adventure in Whalers Cove at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve! Discover the...
Birds To Go at Chino Hills State Park – 01/03/2025 09:00 AM
Spring will be here before we know it and with Spring, we will notice birds coming and going. Let’s take a look at the birds...
The Sunny Side of Chlorophyll – 12/06/2024 01:00 PM
Why are some trees brown right now? Why do some trees stay green year round? We are no stranger to deciduous tress and evergreen trees....
The Real Time Machine: Geology at Chino Hills State Park – 01/02/2025 09:00 AM
Let’s take a look back in time by learning about the geology of Chino Hills State Park. We will take a look at what the...
Snow Birds: Wintering Birds in Urban Settings – 11/21/2024 12:30 PM
Chino Hills State Park is one amazing park that is home to countless migratory birds. Together, we will talk about habitat changes and food webs,...
Tarantula Treats – 10/30/2024 10:00 AM
It’s the end of “tarantula season” and we are going to recap: where tarantulas fit into the food chain, where they live, and what makes...
Keystone Species Keepers and Cultural Connections – 11/08/2024 10:30 AM
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by discovering the amazing biological and cultural keystone species of Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP, Sue-meg SP, and Point Lobos SNR!...
Octopus: The Ocean’s Intelligent Alien – 02/20/2025 09:30 AM
How did they become the Swiss Army Knife of adaptations? What goes on in their brain(s) that makes them the world’s most intelligent invertebrates? Join...
World Read Aloud Day: “Pedro’s Pan” at Columbia State Historic Park – 02/05/2025 08:45 AM
Join us as we read through Pedro’s Pan! Follow along as Pan and his friend Pedro try to find gold. After we read the story,...
Go West Challenge (Oversea edition) at Columbia State Historic Park – 12/13/2024 09:15 AM
The year is 1851, you’ve been hearing about the California Gold Rush and this city called Columbia, where there is supposedly so much gold you...
Gold Miner Challenge at Columbia State Historic Park – 11/08/2024 09:15 AM
A fun gamified program at Columbia State Historic Park where students pretend to be newly arrived gold miners in the city of Columbia, seeking their...
Octopus: The Ocean’s Intelligent Alien – 11/22/2024 10:00 AM
How did they become the Swiss Army Knife of adaptations? What goes on in their brain(s) that makes them the world’s most intelligent invertebrates? Join...
Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park – 12/04/2024 01:00 PM
Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating lives of Northern Elephants Seals from Hearst San Simeon State Park. Together, we will observe elephant...
Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park – 11/12/2024 09:00 AM
Description: Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating lives of Northern Elephants Seals from Hearst San Simeon State Park. Together, we will observe...
Elephant Seals of Hearst San Simeon State Park – 11/12/2025 09:00 AM
Description: Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating lives of Northern Elephants Seals from Hearst San Simeon State Park. Together, we will observe...
A Very Happy UnBirthday: Robert Louis Stevenson in Monterey – 11/13/2024 12:15 PM
Join Monterey State Historic Park in celebrating the UnBirthday of author Robert Louis Stevenson. We will learn about this prolific writer- and see how the...
Holidays with the Larkins at Monterey State Historic Park – 12/03/2024 11:00 AM
Take a virtual spin around the beautiful Larkin House, decorated for the holidays! See how two generations of Larkins would have celebrated the season. Visit...
Great White Sharks and Orcas: Apex Predators at Asilomar State Beach – 12/13/2024 11:00 AM
Discover the amazing adaptations and important roles of the ocean’s apex predators: great white sharks and orcas! Join Interpreter Isabella at Asilomar State Beach to...
Marine Migrations: Connecting Us All – 12/06/2024 10:00 AM
Do you ever get the itch to go on a long road trip? Well imagine getting that itch one, two, or a couple times a...
Salmon and Sediment: Fueling the Redwood Forest – 11/01/2024 10:00 AM
Join a State Park Interpreter at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park for an exploration of what supports our old growth redwood forest. Through salmon and...
Salmon in the Trees – 10/30/2024 11:00 AM
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...
Tidepool Exploration at Natural Bridges State Beach – 11/19/2024 10:00 AM
Join a California State Parks Interpreter to explore the tidepool shelf at Natural Bridges State Beach. Learn about the different tidepool habitats and the incredible...
Chumash Life: Past and Present – 03/07/2025 10:00 AM
Description: Join us virtually to explore the ancestral and modern life of the Chumash culture and people. Visit our website https://ports.parks.ca.gov to learn more about...
Snow Birds: Wintering Birds in Urban Settings – 11/21/2024 01:00 PM
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://ports-ca.zoom.us/s/98035411508 Description: Chino Hills State Park is one amazing park that...
Chumash Life: Past and Present – 11/15/2024 11:00 AM
Description: Join us virtually to explore the ancestral and modern life of the Chumash culture and people. Visit our website https://ports.parks.ca.gov to learn more about...