State Park's Extraordinary Biodiversity

Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area
We encourage visitors to take pictures and upload to iNaturalist from September 2 – 10, 2023, to celebrate California Biodiviserty Day! Get more details on the iNaturalist app. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @bethanyreservoirsra.

Salton Sea State Recreation Area
Salton Sea SRA Bioblitz: Let's get together and observe as many species as we can to celebrate California Biodiversity Day! Time to show off the amazing biodiversity the desert has to offer. Who will observe the most plants and animals? Download the iNaturalist app, take a picture, and share your findings. Get more details on the iNaturalist app. Follow us on Facebook.

Picacho State Recreation Area
Picacho SRA Bioblitz: Time to show off the amazing biodiversity the desert has to offer during California Biodiversity Week. Who will observe the most plants and animals? Download the iNaturalist app, take a picture, and share your findings. Get more details on the iNaturalist app. Follow us on Facebook.

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
The public is encouraged to join State Parks staff in observing and documenting the abundant biodiversity found within a small stretch of the Sacramento River and learn about the importance of protecting and restoring riparian areas. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Palomar Mountain State Park
Ongoing bioblitzes using iNaturalist to document the park’s biodiversity. Help us to catalogue the incredible biodiversity at Rancho Cuyamaca and Palomar Mountain during this week’s Bioblitz!
Follow us on Facebook at Palomar Mountain State Park and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, and Instagram at @palomarmountainsp and @cuyamacaranchosp.
Get more Cuyamaca Rancho SP details on the iNaturalist app. And get more Palomar Mountain SP details on the iNaturalist app.

Jack London State Historic Park
Heed the Call of the Wild: Help us discover what is living in Jack London State Historic Park by taking pictures with your smartphone using the iNaturalist app. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve (Mono Basin)
Let's observe and record as many species as we can to celebrate California Biodiversity Day. It's a do-it-yourself bioblitz for the greater Mono Lake area, including Lee Vining Canyon & Lundy Canyon. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area
Join the Ocotillo Wells SVRA bioblitz: ! Get together and observe as many species as we can to celebrate California Biodiversity Day. Time to show off the amazing biodiversity the desert has to offer. Hop in the off-highway vehicle of your choice and see what you see on the trail. Who will observe the most plants and animals? Download the iNaturalist app, take a picture, and share your findings. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Bioblitz Nature Walk: Visitors can participate on their own and help celebrate biodiversity day with a walk through redwood, riparian and oak forests of Big Sur. Participants can download the iNaturalist app before heading to the park and snap photos of the plants, wildlife and forests. This bioblitz can help record the habitat of the park. Get more details on the iNaturalist app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Auburn State Recreation Area, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Everyone is invited to join State Parks staff to explore and document California's extraordinary biological diversity to celebrate the 2023 California Biodiversity Week. Unleash your curiosity, explore the park, and submit photo observations of plant and wildlife encounters using iNaturalist. Participation is free, but day-use parking passes are $10 and are valid at other State Parks for the same-day duration. Get more details for: Auburn SRA, Folsom Lake SRA and Marshall Gold Discovery SHP.

Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds
Celebrate California Biodiversity Day and explore the incredible diversity of Asilomar's pine forest, dunes preserve and coastal trail. Record the plants and animals you see using the iNaturalist app on your smartphone. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Celebrate California Biodiversity Week and help us to catalogue the incredible biodiversity of the reserve’s marine and terrestrial reserves during this week-long Bioblitz. To participate, look for interesting species at Point Lobos, take their picture, and upload your findings to iNaturalist. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Natural Bridges State Beach
Help us document the unique habitats, plants and animals this state beach for Biodiversity Week 2023. Discover 12 different ecosystems, all within the square mile of the park. Come on your own to explore, or enjoy a guided walk with a State Park Interpreter. Join us for Habitat Walks on September 3 at 2 p.m. or on September 9 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a guided Tidepool Tour on September 4 at 9:30 a.m. All guided tours begin at the Visitor's Center. During these guided tours, we will be exploring the park and documenting as many plants, animals, and fungi as we can to help scientists document patterns and changes in our ecosystems. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Sunset State Beach
Celebrate California Biodiversity by observing as many species as you can. Get more details on the iNaturalist app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @santacruzstatebeaches.

Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Let's get together and observe as many species as we can to celebrate California Biodiversity Day! Join a guided bioblitz on September 7 or 9 at 9 a.m. or you can go out on your own anytime the week to record species observations using iNaturalist. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Guided Bird Walk: Daily bird walk during the whole week for visitors around the visitor center, meadow, and campground area. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. and plan on walking about a mile for around an hour.During the entire week, visitors can look for the biodiversity in our park. Visitors are welcome to join this event anytime during the week and upload photos of organisms seen in the park using the iNaturalist app. The more you do, the better we do during the friendly competition between parks.

Indian Grinding Rocks State Historic Park
Join this historic park in celebrating California Biodiversity Week by recording how many different species live in the park. Please be aware that the park is a sacred place to the local Miwok Tribe. Be always respectful by staying on established trails, pathways and not crossing fence lines. Also, please be aware that it is against the law to remove or disturb any natural and cultural features of the park. Please notify the staff of any found cultural objects and their location. There are plenty of organisms to be found and recorded throughout the park without traveling into sensitive cultural areas and environments. Thank you in advance. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Monterey State Historic Park
The historic park is offering a free garden tour and Bioblitz on September 5-8 at 12:30 p.m. Visitors can also go out on their own anytime the week. Let's get together and observe as many species as we can to celebrate California Biodiversity Day. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Clear Lake State Park
Visitors can participate in self-guided bioblitz during the entire week. Participants can contribute their observations through the iNaturalist app while exploring the park. Instructions to self-guide through the project will be posted at trailheads, kiosk, and bulletin boards throughout the park. Follow us on Facebook at @clearlakestateparkca and Instagram at @clearlakestatepark. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

San Clemente State Beach
Help us celebrate California Biodiversity Day by getting together and observing as many species as you can. Throughout the week, visitors can record species using the iNaturalist app. A guided nature walk will take place September 9 at 10 a.m. Follow us on Facebook at San Clemente State Beach and Instagram at @sanonofrestatebeach. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Mount Diablo State Park
California Biodiversity Week is the perfect time to explore the amazing variety of life at the park. Observe as many species as you can to celebrate California Biodiversity Day! Deer, squirrels, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, lizards, snakes, spiders, trees, lichen, flowers, and more are here...what will you see? You can contribute by sharing your sightings anytime during the week on iNaturalist. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Angel Island State Park
Check in with interpretive staff at Ayala Cove to learn about iNaturalist and participate in documenting the flora and fauna of the island during your visit anytime between Sept 2-10.

Crystal Cove State Park
Celebrate CALIFORNIA BIODIVERISTY DAY at Crystal Cove State Park. Go out on your own and record species you see with the iNaturalist app anytime the week of Sept 2-10 or join our guided hike Sept. 7 at 9am. @crystalcovestateparkoc on Instagram; crystalcovestatepark on Facebook. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Fern Canyon Bioblitz. Fern Canyon is home to frogs, salamanders, fish, centipedes, millipedes, and 13 species of ferns—can you find them all? Download the iNaturalist app from the beach and then make your way into the canyon to make observations. A ¾ mile loop trail leads through Fern Canyon. Expect ankle-deep water. Instagram: @northcoastredwoods Facebook: California State Parks North Coast Redwoods. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Tolowa Dunes State Park
VisitTolowa Dunes State Park for an exploratory adventure through this spectacular coastal dunes habitat! This bioblitz aims to highlight the incredible biodiversity that exists here while also engaging in community science using the iNaturalist app to take pictures and gather data regarding all the life that resides here. Instagram: @northcoastredwoods Facebook: California State Parks North Coast Redwoods. Get more details on the iNaturalist app. 

Trione-Annadel State Park
Upload photos for this years bioblitz during Californias biodiversity week! Trione Annadel State Park will be hosting hikes for participants and encourage as many people as possible to upload photos of plant and animal species found in Trione Annadel State Park. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

California Citrus State Historic Park
Biodiversity Walk, in partnership with The Friends of California Citrus Park, will include a guided walk through the varietal citrus groves. Participants can record the diverse flora and fauna that call California Citrus home using the iNaturalist app. Participants should meet at the Visitor’s Center at 10 a.m. Get more details on the iNaturalist app. Follow us on Instagram at @cacitrusstatehistoricpark

Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area
Join us for a guided Biodiversity Walk from 10-11 a.m. and learn about Bethany's biodiversity and invasive species. Get more details on the iNaturalist app. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @bethanyreservoirsra.

Mount Tamalpais State Park

• Biodiversity Week Hike starting at 9:30 a.m. and explore the variety of habitats found on Mount Tamalpais, from coast redwood forest to chaparral, on a three-mile loop hike. Suitable for ages 7 and up with appropriate footwear and bring plenty of drinking water. Meet at the Pantoll Parking Lot.
• Join us for theBiodiversity Week Campfire Program at 7 p.m.: Biodiversely Beautiful. With its diverse habitats, Mount Tamalpais supports high biodiversity, including species found only around the mountain. This campfire talk, suitable for all ages, explores the beauty of that diversity. Seating is not available, so please bring your own camp chairs. Meet at the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground. Follow us on Facebook at Mount Tamalpais State Park and Instagram at @mounttamalpaisstatepark.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park
9:30am -Guided Bird Walk: Daily bird walk during the whole week for visitors around the visitor center, meadow, and campground area. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9:30, plan on walking about a mile for around an hour.

Sue-meg State Park
Join the interpreters for a tidepool bioblitz from 8-10 a.m. Explore the tidepools at Agate Beach and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Meet at the Agate Beach trailhead at 8 a.m. to hike down to the tidepools with the interpreters or meet them at the tidepools anytime from 8-10 a.m. The hike to Agate Beach is approximately half a mile downhill. Follow us on Facebook at California State Parks North Coast Redwoods and Instagram at @northcoastredwoods. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Half Moon Bay State Beach
1:30-2:30pm - Biodiversity Week Junior Ranger Program. Come learn about the stunning biodiversity of California with our Junior Rangers program on Saturday, September 2nd from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. We will learn what it means to live in a “biodiversity hotspot,” explore our native coastal scrub habitat through sight, smell, and touch on a guided walk, document the insects and animals we find on our native plants, and talk about what we can do to protect these treasures. This Junior Rangers meets at the campfire center at the north end of the campground and is open to children ages 7-12. Follow us on Facebook at San Mateo Coast State Parks.

Natural Bridges State Beach
Staff will host a Habitat Walk Bioblitz at 2 p.m. Join us on a walk through some of the unique habitats and be a citizen science by using the iNaturalist app to document the many species we have, while appreciating the uniqueness of our state beach. We will be walking about a mile, over sand, dirt and rocks. Meet at the Visitor Center. For more information, call 831-423-087 or email naturalbridges@ports-ca.us. The program is free, but parking is $10 and can be used in any State Park for the day. Get more details on the iNaturalist app. Follow us on Instagram at @SantaCruzStateBeaches.

Mount Tamalpais State Park
Perk Up in the Park: Biodiversity Week Style from8 to 10:30 a.m. This is a special version of our weekly coffee program in honor of Biodiversity Week! Stop by any time during the program for hot beverages and cool information on the park’s biodiversity and more. Meet at the Pantoll State in the Pantoll Campground. Follow us on Facebook at Mount Tamalpais State Park and Instagram at @mounttamalpaisstatepark.

MacKerricher State Park
The park will host a Bioblitz kickoff campfire program from 6-7:30 p.m. Follow us on Facebook at @CAStateParksMendocino and Instagram at @castateparks_mendocino

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Fern Canyon Bioblitz: Visit state park interpreter at the mouth of Fern Canyon in at the park to help identify plants and animals. Fern Canyon is home to frogs, salamanders, fish, centipedes, millipedes, and 13 species of ferns—can you find them all? Download the iNaturalist app before getting there or from the beach and then make your way into the canyon to make observations. A three-quarter-mile loop trail leads through Fern Canyon. Expect ankle-deep water. Follow us on Facebook at California State Parks North Coast Redwoods and Instagram at @northcoastredwoods. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Natural Bridges State Beach
Join us for a Tidepool Bioblitz at 9:30 a.m. and explore the ocean without getting your feet wet on this exciting tidepool tour. Join us for some fun in the sun for California Biodiversity Week and help us document the incredible creatures of the Natural Bridges tidepools using the iNaturalist app. We will be walking over slippery rocks, through sand and up hills on this tour, so please wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared for uneven terrain. Meet at the Natural Bridges Visitor Center. For more information, call 831-423-087 or email naturalbridges@ports-ca.us. The event is free, but parking is $10 and parking pass can be re-used in any State Park for the day. Get more details on the iNaturalist app. Follow us on Instagram at @SantaCruzStateBeaches.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Marshall Gold Bioblitz: Everyone is invited to join State Parks staff to explore and document California's extraordinary biological diversity to celebrate the 2023 California Biodiversity Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for this event or anytime during the week. Unleash your curiosity, explore the park, and submit photo observations of plant and wildlife encounters using the iNaturalist app. We will also have visual displays to illustrate why biodiversity matters and visitor-created or found images to represent findings with laptop to view the iNaturalist project and maps of what's being found where.Meet at the Visitor’s Center. Participation is free, but day-use parking passes are $10, and are valid at other State Parks for the same-day duration. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Mount Diablo State Park
Biodiversity Week Habitat Walk: Join us on a walk to explore some of the habitats that contribute to the rich diversity of life found at the park from 10-11:30 a.m. Our environmental scientist will be on hand to share ways staff and volunteers work to protect the park’s rich biodiversity. Visitors can contribute by sharing their sightings for the day – or anytime during the week – on the iNaturalist app. For this event, meet at the picnic area at the Lower Summit Parking lot. To reach it, take South Gate Road, then Summit Road. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Van Damme State Park
The park will host a campfire program and junior ranger program from 8-9 p.m., which will include a biodiversity presentation and animal paper carton craft hour for Junior Rangers. Follow us on Facebook at @CAStateParksMendocino and Instagram at @castateparks_mendocino.

Mount Tamalpais State Park
Mount Tamalpais Biodiversity Week Bird Walk at 8:30 a.m.: Join Marin Audubon Society guide Jim White in exploring the variety of birds found on the mountain. The walk is suitable for ages 7 and up and all levels of birders for about 2 miles of walking. Meet at the Rock Spring Parking Area. Follow us on Facebook at Mount Tamalpais State Park and Instagram at @mounttamalpaisstatepark.

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
Join park staff at Pine Creek Access Day Use from 8 a.m. to noon to observe and document the abundant biodiversity found within a small stretch of the Sacramento River. Learn about the importance of protecting and restoring riparian area. Visitors can also go out to bioblitz on your won any time during the week of Sept. 2-10 to contribute to the project. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Monterey State Historic Park
The historic park is offering 90-minute Historic Garden Tours at 12:30 p.m. Join a State Parks guide in exploring some of Monterey's most historic gardens. Delve into their historic uses and the role they play as urban green spaces. Those that choose may engage in a Bioblitz throughout the tour. Tours begin at the Custom House Museum. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Join park staff and docents for a combination Bioblitz and weed bash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To celebrate California Biodiversity Day, we'll be counting species and pulling weeds as we walk the trails of iconic reserve. Meet at the Piney Woods parking lot of the reserve. Wear sturdy shoes and bring sunscreen, water, an extra layer clothing, and a smartphone with iNaturalist app installed. All other tools and training will be provided. Please RSVP to Volunteer.Monterey@parks.ca.gov. Follow us on Instagram.

• Bioblitz: We'll split into small groups and each cover a different part of the reserve. As we walk the trails, we'll identify and log the different species that we see. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app on your smartphone to identify species and record biodiversity. Staff will teach you everything you need to know about using iNaturalist and participating in a Bioblitz. Please download the app ahead of time, as cellular reception is limited and Wi-Fi will not be available. Walks will be about two hours long at a leisurely pace with plenty of stops along the way. Each group will be guided by park staff and/or a volunteer docent. Mileage and routes will vary between groups. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.
• Weed Bash: Support efforts to promote biodiversity at Point Lobos by joining the Native Plant Patrol. Non-native, invasive plants reduce biodiversity by crowding out the native plants that form the basis of our local ecosystem. As we walk the trails, we'll be pulling out some of the invasive weeds that use the trail system to spread around the reserve.

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Join us for a hike at the reserve from9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We'll split into small groups and cover different parts of the reserve including the trails, beach, and marsh/lagoon. Walks will be about two hours at a leisurely pace with plenty of stops along the way. Identify and log the different species of plants, animals and insects. Learn how to use the "iNaturalist" app on your smartphone to record biodiversity. Parks staff and Docents will teach you everything you need to know about using iNaturalist and participating in a Bioblitz. Please download the app ahead of time. Each group will be guided by parks staff and/or a volunteer docent. Mileage and routes will vary between groups. Meet at the Children’s Pavilion net to the Visitor’s Center. Get more details on the Torrey Pines Conservancy website.

Mount Tamalpais State Park
Biodiversity Week Video: Save the Salmon, Save the World? Conservation of endangered coho salmon might not save the world, but it does protect more than just one species of fish. Learn about the importance of salmon conservation work being done with watersheds in Mount Tamalpais and Samuel P. Taylor State Parks. Watch the video on Facebook at Mount Tamalpais State Park or Samuel P. Taylor State Park, and on Instagram at @mounttamalpaisstatepark.

Monterey State Historic Park
The historic park is offering 90-minute Historic Garden Tours at 12:30 p.m. Join a State Parks guide in exploring some of Monterey's most historic gardens. Delve into their historic uses and the role they play as urban green spaces. Those that choose may engage in a Bioblitz throughout the tour. Tours begin at the Custom House Museum. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Carpinteria State Beach, Refugio State Beach, and Gaviota State Park
Join us for a virtual webinar to showcase biodiversity of the Santa Barbara Channel and Gaviota Coast in Southern California at 10 a.m. to connect students with landscape and local biodiversity through digital technology and encourage individuals to learn about and explore their local ecosystems. This virtual event will be held via Zoom through the PORTS Program. Please make sure to register. Follow us on Instagram at @gaviotacoast.stateparks and @carpinteria.statebeach.

Auburn State Recreation Area
QuarryTrail Bioblitz: Everyone is invited to join State Parks staff to explore and document California's extraordinary biological diversity to celebrate the 2023 California Biodiversity Day at 8 a.m. for this event or anytime during the week. Unleash your curiosity, explore the park, and submit photo observations of plant and wildlife encounters using the iNaturalist app. Please download the ‘iNaturalist’ app before heading to the park. We recommend arriving early, wearing sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and bringing plenty of water and snacks. Participation is free, but day-use parking passes are $10, and are valid at other state parks for the same-day duration. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Marshall Gold Bioblitz: Everyone is invited to join State Parks staff to explore and document California's extraordinary biological diversity to celebrate the 2023 California Biodiversity Day from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for this event or anytime during the week. Unleash your curiosity, explore the park, and submit photo observations of plant and wildlife encounters using the iNaturalist app. We will also have visual displays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to illustrate why biodiversity matters and visitor-created or found images to represent findings with laptop to view the iNaturalist project and maps of what's being found where.Meet at the Visitor’s Center. Participation is free, but day-use parking passes are $10, and are valid at other State Parks for the same-day duration. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
Meet at the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitors Center along Highway 395 just north of Lee Vining for a short talk on local biodiversity from 8:30 a.m. to noon. We will split up into guided groups and visit different areas in the Mono Basin to record species we find using the iNaturalist app. Please download the app on your phone ahead of time and wear sturdy shoes. You can also go out on your own anytime the week and contribute to the ongoing Mono Lake bioblitz! Get more details on the iNaturalist app. 

Statewide PORTS Program
Join us from 9-9:45 a.m. to explore California's diverse habitats and learn about the different species of plants and animals that inhabit them! In this virtual field trip, students will travel to several parks spread out across the state to gain an appreciation for California's extraordinary biodiversity and learn actions they can take to protect it. Pre-registration is required. Register here.

For Teachers: You are welcome to share this webinar-styled program in your classroom. If your students are watching on individual devices, please send this registration link to your students. If each student is registered, it ensures that they will be able to access this program. If students are not able to register, then you can simply share the link you receive after registering.

Visit our website to learn more about California State Parks' PORTScast Programs. Follow us on social media @PORTSprogram to become an official #PORTSfan!

For more information, please visit our FAQ page. Please note: We do our best to avoid cancelling any webinars but all PORTScast Programs are subject to change due to connectivity or staffing issues.

Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Let's get together and observe as many species as we can to celebrate California Biodiversity Day! Join a guided bioblitz on September 7 or 9 at 9 a.m. or you can go out on your own anytime the week to record species observations using iNaturalist. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Monterey State Historic Park
The historic park is offering 90-minute Historic Garden Tours at 12:30 p.m. Join a State Parks guide in exploring some of Monterey's most historic gardens. Delve into their historic uses and the role they play as urban green spaces. Those that choose may engage in a Bioblitz throughout the tour. Tours begin at the Custom House Museum. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Crystal Cove State Park
Celebrate California Biodiversity Day, at 9 a.m. with a biodiversity bioblitz hike. Join us for an easy one-mile hike down Moro Canyon as we explore the park’s beautiful backcountry while identifying and documenting animal and plant species using the iNaturalist app. Ages 8 and up are welcome. Come with a mobile device and the iNaturalist app downloaded if possible; staff will be available to help if you need assistance downloading the app or creating an account. Make sure to wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring water, and dress in layers. No registration necessary. Meet at the Berns Amphitheater in the lower Moro Day Use Area on Pacific Coast Highway inland at stoplight School/State Park. Follow signs for the campground. Follow us on Facebook at crystalcovestatepark and Instagram at @crystalcovestateparkoc. 
MUST EMAIL alex.anderson@parks.ca.gov to register! Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Auburn State Recreation Area
Olmstead LoopTrail Bioblitz: Everyone is invited to join State Parks staff to explore and document California's extraordinary biological diversity to celebrate the 2023 California Biodiversity Day at 8 a.m. for this event or anytime during the week. Unleash your curiosity, explore the park, and submit photo observations of plant and wildlife encounters using the iNaturalist app. Please download the ‘iNaturalist’ app before heading to the park. We recommend arriving early, wearing sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and bringing plenty of water and snacks. Participation is free, but day-use parking passes are $10, and are valid at other state parks for the same-day duration. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Join the state recreation area for two events today with State Parks staff to explore and document California's extraordinary biological diversity to celebrate the 2023 California Biodiversity Day. You can also explore anytime during the week. Unleash your curiosity, explore the parks, and submit photo observations of plant and wildlife encounters using the iNaturalist app. Participation is free, but day-use parking passes are $10, and are valid at other State Parks for the same-day duration. The first event will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Black Miners Bar Day Use Area. The second event will is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Willow Creek Restoration Area. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Asilomar State Beach & Conference Grounds
Join us for weed removal and native plant planting form 9 a.m. to noon. Participants can meet at the greenhouse. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @asilomarstatebeach.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Bioblitz Nature Walk: Join park interpretive staff on a guided walk at 2 p.m. to help celebrate biodiversity day on a guided walk through redwood, riparian and oak forests of Big Sur. Learn how to use iNaturalist app on your smartphone to identify species and see who can log the most. Please download the apps ahead of time, as there may be limited reception at the park. Wear layers, and sturdy shoes, and bring water for this three mile round-trip hike. Meet at the Campfire Center. Get more details on the park’s website or details on the iNaturalist app.

Mount Tamalpais State Park
Biodiversity Week Hike starting at 9:30 a.m. and explore the variety of habitats found on Mount Tamalpais, from coast redwood forest to chaparral, on a three-mile loop hike. Suitable for ages 7 and up with appropriate footwear and bring plenty of drinking water. Meet at the Pantoll Parking Lot. Follow us on Facebook at Mount Tamalpais State Park and Instagram at @mounttamalpaisstatepark.

Monterey State Historic Park
The historic park is offering 90-minute Historic Garden Tours at 12:30 p.m. Join a State Parks guide in exploring some of Monterey's most historic gardens. Delve into their historic uses and the role they play as urban green spaces. Those that choose may engage in a Bioblitz throughout the tour. Tours begin at the Custom House Museum. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Auburn State Recreation Area
Mineral Bar Bioblitz: Everyone is invited to join State Parks staff to explore and document California's extraordinary biological diversity to celebrate the 2023 California Biodiversity Day from 5-7 p.m.for this event or anytime during the week. Unleash your curiosity, explore the park, and submit photo observations of plant and wildlife encounters using the iNaturalist app. Please download the ‘iNaturalist’ app before heading to the park. We recommend arriving early, wearing sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and bringing plenty of water and snacks. Participation is free, but day-use parking passes are $10, and are valid at other state parks for the same-day duration. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Morro Bay State Park
1:00-2:00pm - Guided Nature Walk at Black Hill. Celebrate Biodiversity Week at Morro Bay State Park! Meet State Park Interpreters at the Black Hill Trail parking area to enjoy a 1-mile hike on the second to last of nine volcanic plugs that lie between the city of San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay (the last being Morro Rock itself).  The hike will include elevated views of the surrounding ancient volcanos, Montaña de Oro Park Sand Spit boarding the Pacific Ocean, and even Morro Rock.
Meet at the Black Hill upper parking lot, Morro Bay State Park (parking is limited, please carpool if possible). Dress in layers for the coast and wear sturdy shoes.  Bring binoculars and sun protection. Slight incline on uneven and rocky terrain, 190ft elevation gain from parking lot. ~½ mile, 1 hours.

Carmel River State Beach
Natural resources volunteer day from 9 a.m. to noon at theRibero Road entrance. We'll be removing invasive weeds and/or collecting native seeds to help with restoration in the park. Will start with talk about Biodiversity and tour of our restoration plots.

Jack London State Historic Park
Heed the Call of the Wild: Join expert naturalists from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and help us discover what is living in this historic park by taking pictures with your smartphone. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Asilomar State Beach
Tidepool tour and bioblitz from 1 to 2 p.m. Staff will bring tidepool bingo sheets and "rules of the pool". More details on the bioblitz here. There will also be pre-recorded video on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at @asilomarstatebeach.

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Bird walk with an environmental scientist from 8 to 10 a.m. Park at the Stonewall Mine Day Use area. Follow us on Facebook at Palomar Mountain State Park and Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, and Instagram at @palomarmountainsp and @cuyamacaranchosp.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Join us for a Campfire Program at the Campfire Center starting at 7 p.m. to learn about California Biodiversity Week.Get a glimpse into the species of Big Sur through a photo “tour” showing what visitors have logged in the iNaturalist app. Learn how you can be involved in helping scientists and park staff through community science participation. Meet Sara at park’s Campfire Center near Day Use Lot #1 for this one-hour program. Wear warm clothes and bring marshmallows if you would like to roast them after the show. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

William Ide Adobe State Historic Park
Join us along the water on the Cottonwood Trail at 10 and 11 a.m. for a guided nature walk where you’ll discover diverse native species unique to this part of California. Learn the running stitch and/or the backstitch to make an animal sewing card. Go for a self-guided walk and enjoy a StoryWalk® featuring “We Will Live in This Forest Again” by Gianna Marino from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. As a bonus, we will be giving away book bags provided by First 5 Tehama. The event and parking are free. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @wbideadobeshp.

Natural Bridges State Beach
Join us for a Habitat Walk Bioblitz starting at 10:30 a.m. through some of the unique habitats of this state beach. Help participate in citizen science by using the iNaturalist App to document the many species we have, while appreciating the uniqueness of our park. We will be walking about a mile, over sand, dirt and rocks. Meet at the Visitor Center. For more information, call 831-423-087 or email naturalbridges@ports-ca.us. The event is free, but parking is $10 and parking pass can be re-used in any State Park for the day. Get more details on the iNaturalist app. Follow us on Instagram at @SantaCruzStateBeaches.

Mount Tamalpais State Park
Biodiversity Week Accessible Walk & Talk at 9:30 a.m. Take a walk on the scenic Verna Dunshee Trail on Mount Tamalpais’ East Peak, looking over and discussing the biodiversity of the mountain. This paved 0.7-mile trail is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Meet by the East Peak restrooms. Follow us on Facebook at Mount Tamalpais State Park and Instagram at @mounttamalpaisstatepark.

Sunset State BeachHabitat Walk & Bioblitz: Join us on a walk through some of the unique habitats of beach at 10:30 a.m. Participate in community science by using the iNaturalist app to document the many species we have, while appreciating the uniqueness of our park. We will be walking about a mile, over sand and dirt so please wear closed- toe shoes and be prepared for uneven terrain. Meet in the lower day-use parking area. You can also go out on your own and record observations anytime during biodiversity week. Get more details on the iNaturalist app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @santacruzstatebeaches.

Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Let's get together and observe as many species as we can to celebrate California Biodiversity Day! Join a guided bioblitz at 9 a.m. or you can go out on your own anytime the week to record species observations using iNaturalist. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Will Rogers State Historic Park
Guided biodiversity hikes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will help people of all ages to find, learn about, and record plant and animal species surrounding Los Angeles. We hope to engage people’s curiosity in the wide variety of species surrounding our urban communities and connect people to a larger community of nature lovers and scientists using iNaturalist. The event will start in the main picnic areas and hikes will be on the nearby Inspiration Loop trail. There will also be guided walks through historical buildings at the park every hour. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Trione-Annadel State Park
The park will host a public hike at 9 a.m. with guides to take photos of different plant and animal species found. Participants can take photos and upload them to the iNaturalist bioblitz project. Meeting spot is at the Warren Richardson parking lot. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Tolowa Dunes State Park
Join State Park interpreters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an exploratory adventure through this spectacular coastal dunes habitat! This event aims to highlight the incredible biodiversity that exists here while also engaging in community science. What? How are we engaging in community science? Well, in this event we will be using the iNaturalist app to take pictures and gather data regarding all the life that resides here.  Where do we show up? Keep your eyes peeled for State Park Interpreters at the end of Sand Hill Road displaying plant guides, animal track molds, and scat models! Follow us on Facebook at California State Parks North Coast Redwoods and Instagram at @northcoastredwoods. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

San Clemente State Beach
Riding the Waves of Change: Navigating California's Biodiversity in the Face of Sea Level Rise. Join us at amphitheater for an interactive program to learn about the effects of climate change and rising sea levels on California's unique biodiversity. All ages are welcome to come learn about the challenges facing coastal ecosystems and leave inspired to take collective action to protect and preserve California's unique habitats and species. The Campfire Center is located at 225 Avenida Calafia, San Clemente CA. Follow us on Facebook at San Clemente State Beach and Instagram at @sanonofrestatebeach. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Join us for a biodiversity themed Junior Ranger program from 3:30-5 p.m. at Nimbus Flat and Black Miners Bar Day Use Areas. The event may include a scavenger hunt and introduction to iNaturalist. Participation is free, but day-use parking passes are $10, and are valid at other State Parks for the same-day duration. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Mount Tamalpais State Park
Perk Up in the Park: Biodiversity Week Style from8 to 10:30 a.m. This is a special version of our weekly coffee program in honor of Biodiversity Week! Stop by any time during the program for hot beverages and cool information on the park’s biodiversity and more. Meet at the Pantoll State in the Pantoll Campground. Follow us on Facebook at Mount Tamalpais State Park and Instagram at @mounttamalpaisstatepark.

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Stream Bioblitz: Meet the interpreter at the park’s Visitor Center at 2 p.m. for a short quarter mile walk to the creek to sample aquatic macroinvertebrates (a.k.a. catch water bugs!), learn what they are, and document them on iNaturalist app. Follow us on Facebook at California State Parks North Coast Redwoods and Instagram at @northcoastredwoods. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
The park will host three events:

• Folsom Powerhouse from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.: Unleash your curiosity, explore the parks, and submit photo observations of plant and wildlife encounters using the iNaturalist app. Participants are allowed to join at any time and will be given introduction at time of joining event. Meet at the Folsom Powerhouse Visitor’s Center.
  
  
• Mormon Island Wetland Preserve from 6:30 to 10 p.m.: Join staff and explore the parks, and submit photo observations of plant and wildlife encounters using the iNaturalist app.
  
  
• Nimbus Flat and Black Miners Bar Day Use Areas from 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Join us for a biodiversity themed Junior Ranger program that may include a scavenger hunt and introduction to iNaturalist.

Participation is free for all events, but day-use parking passes are $10, and are valid at other State Parks for the same-day duration. Get more details on the iNaturalist app.