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Weaverville Joss House 3D Tour

Explore Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park, one of North America’s oldest Taoist temples with this 3D tour.

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Pond Farm Pottery – 3D Virtual Tour

Explore Pond Farm Pottery, the former home and studio of Bauhaus-trained ceramicist Marguerite Wildenhain with this 3D virtual tour.

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Native American Heritage Month: Stewards of the Lagoons

November 16, 2026 10:00AM

Humboldt Lagoons State Park is a beautiful park with a unique ecosystem, culture and history!...

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Hearst Castle Architect, Julia Morgan STEAM

March 16, 2027 11:15AM

Explore Hearst Castle and learn why it was built on a hill overlooking the Pacific...

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Experience the Art and Architecture of Hearst Castle

January 26, 2027 11:15AM

Newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst acquired a vast art collection for his estate in San...

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Connecting with Ancient Civilizations at Hearst Castle

October 27, 2026 11:15AM

During this 45-60 min program, your students will explore the mythology, the art, and the...

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Roots of California: Native Plants, Native Peoples, Enduring Connections

November 16, 2026 9:00AM

For thousands of years, California’s Indigenous peoples have lived in harmony with the state’s native...

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Stop! Hammer Time!

October 9, 2026 10:30AM

Step into the past as you follow us on an awesome adventure through an 1800...

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Chumash Life: Past, Present and Future

April 9, 2027 10:00AM

Explore and learn about the ancestral and modern life of the Chumash culture and people....

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Chumash Life: Past, Present and Future

February 5, 2027 10:00AM

Explore and learn about the ancestral and modern life of the Chumash culture and people....

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Chumash Life: Past, Present and Future

November 13, 2026 10:00AM

Explore and learn about the ancestral and modern life of the Chumash culture and people....

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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...

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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...