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How a Rose Grows a Community in San Diego

May 7, 2027 10:30AM

Follow along with the story of Louis Rose from Germany to New Orleans to Texas,...

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Romanticizing “Ramona”

March 19, 2027 10:30AM

Join us for a live virtual tour of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park’s...

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Hidden History – A Black Sailor in San Diego

February 26, 2027 10:30AM

Discover the incredible treasure hidden in the walls of one of Old Town San Diego...

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Native American Heritage Month: Chumash Culture Underwater at Refugio State Beach

November 9, 2026 9:30AM

Join us to learn about the ancestral and modern life of the Chumash culture and...

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Immigration Stories told from Angel Island -Open for everyone!

November 17, 2026 9:00AM

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

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

December 9, 2026 9:00AM

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

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All About Acorns: A California Staple

December 7, 2026 9:00AM

Join us as we explore California Indigenous culture and the state’s most abundant natural food...

3-5HistoryPeoplePlacesPORTScastsSutter's Fort State Historic Park

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

November 20, 2026 9:00AM

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

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All About Acorns: A California Staple

November 4, 2026 9:00AM

Join us as we explore California Indigenous culture and the state’s most abundant natural food...

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Rising Redwoods: Uncovering The Secret Behind The World’s Tallest Trees

November 3, 2026 10:00AM

Explore the towering coast redwoods in this virtual program and uncover the secret to their...

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Let’s Hang! A Halloween Bat Special

October 30, 2026 11:00AM

Discover the fascinating world of bats with Park Interpreter Erika at Humboldt Redwoods State Park....

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Trick, or Treat? Un-spookying Commonly Feared Animals

October 29, 2026 1:00PM

Challenge your ideas about some commonly feared animals in this not-so-spooky PORTScast at Samuel P....

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Owls are a Hoot!

October 26, 2026 10:00AM

Join us for a spook-tacular virtual field trip exploring the fascinating world of owls at...

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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...

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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...

3-5HistoryPeoplePlacesPORTScastsSutter's Fort State Historic Park

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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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...