Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Stop by this "information station" to learn the fascinating history of Glass Beach! Learn where the glass came from, how the glass got here, and what we can do to protect thi [...]
Name of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Farmers Market Date of Event : Every Thursday Time of Event : 3pm - 7:30pm Location of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Descrip [...]
First Thursday of the Month | 5 PM - 7 PM | San Francisco Solano Mission Book jacket, "California Missions- The Paintings of Chris Jorgensen", Copyright 2018 by California State Parks with the [...]
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Join Interpreter Kat to spot harbor seals with binoculars (provided). Learn about MacKerricher State Park's resident population of harbor seals, how they survive harsh ocean [...]
Time: 3 PM - 4 PM This fun, interactive program offers youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. Junior Rangers hike trails, play games, observe nature, create art, experience [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Birders (and everyone else) are welcome on this California State Parks hike along the vibrant San Jose Creek within Ishxenta State Park. This program is designed for participants ages 10 and up. [...]
Joins us for Junior Rangers on Friday and Saturdays. This 1-hour program is for kids ages 7-12 only from 12:00 pm to 1:00pm. Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, [...]
Join us for Little Rangers on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00am - 11:30am. Explore and play games as you learn about plants, animals, earn prizes and more. This 30-min program is for kids a [...]
Time: 1 PM - 2 PM This fun, interactive program offers youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. Junior Rangers hike trails, play games, observe nature, create art, experience [...]
Time: 7 PM - 7:30 PM Gather around the campfire for the lively, children's story of Why? written by Interpreter Kat! This interactive story about curiosity and belonging introduces young natu [...]
Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gather around the campfire and participate in fun activities! Test your knowledge with Silver Strand trivia, dive into the world of our local sea turtles, or explore the f [...]
Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2 mile hike overlooking the California coast. F [...]
Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2 mile hike overlooking the California coast. F [...]
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Time: 8:30pm to Midnight (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPO [...]
Second Saturdays on Angel Island means FREE activities, performances, and history! In August, come on by for: Calligraphy in the Angel Island Immigration Museum (AIIM) Angel Island Immigrat [...]
Every Second Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) | 1:00 PM Attention all aspiring Junior Rangers and family! Come visit us at Petaluma Adobe SHP on the 2nd weekend of every month (Sat & S [...]
Coastal Family Rangers is a program for children 3 to 12 years-old where participants explore an activity at each park--Pigeon Point, Año Nuevo, and Rancho del Oso--and earn a stamp for each p [...]
Coastal Family Rangers is a program for children 3 to 12 years-old where participants explore an activity at each park--Pigeon Point, Año Nuevo, and Rancho del Oso--and earn a stamp for each p [...]
When: Saturday, 8:00 PM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, meet at the Campfire Center Description: Join us for fun and games around the campfire. S'mores provided. All pro [...]
Joins us for Junior Rangers on Friday and Saturdays. This 1-hour program is for kids ages 7-12 only from 12:00 pm to 1:00pm. Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, [...]
Join us for Little Rangers on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00am - 11:30am. Explore and play games as you learn about plants, animals, earn prizes and more. This 30-min program is for kids a [...]
Saturday at 1:00pm This 45-minute program is designed for children aged 3 to 7 but is open to family members of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a fun story time fol [...]
Time: 1PM - 2 PM This fun, interactive program offers youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. Junior Rangers hike trails, play games, observe nature, create art, experience h [...]
Saturday at 2:00pm This hour-long program is for 7- to 12-year-old kids only. Learn about the Redwood forest and how it is recovering from the 2020 CZU Lightening Complex Fire! Thank you for re [...]
What if a most magnificent creature of Earth was swimming right outside your campsite tonight? Join us on Saturday Nights at 7:30 Manresa State Beach Campground for a campfire full of wonde [...]
Time: 8PM - 9PM Gather around the campfire to learn about the wonderfully weird creatures that call MacKerricher State Park home! From neon nudibranchs to slimy slugs, amazing anemone to adventu [...]
Join volunteer docents, dressed in period attire, to learn about military history on Angel Island. Fort McDowell is a 2-mile hike away from the docks and includes a paved trail and 144 steps of trail [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk a [...]
Sandhills Tour - Hike around an ancient seafloor?! Yes please! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Santa Cruz Sandhills, we'll be meandering through sandy soils on the mountain top, about 800' abo [...]
Star Walks - Astronomy-based program where participants are guided up to the observation deck, where they will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile round tr [...]
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all [...]
Slither into the world of reptiles! Join us for a fun, hands-on Junior Ranger program featuring a Venom vs. Poison game, a reptile-themed activity, and a special live animal presentation by a prof [...]
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Every Second Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) | 1:00 PM Attention all aspiring Junior Rangers and family! Come visit us at Petaluma Adobe SHP on the 2nd weekend of every month (Sat & S [...]
Explore San Jose Creek by hiking out and back from Ishxenta State Park San Jose Creek trailhead, accessible through Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District's partnership with California State Parks [...]
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Meet by the sign in front of the first cottage. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks, the buildin [...]
Join volunteer docents, dressed in period attire, to learn about military history on Angel Island. Fort McDowell is a 2-mile hike away from the docks and includes a paved trail and 144 steps of trail [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk a [...]
Highlights Loop Guided Hike- Want to experience the different ecosystems in Henry Cowell State Park first hand? Look no further than this diverse loop through an old-growth redwood forest and th [...]
When: Sundays, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Location: Greenwood State Beach, Day Use Area, across from the Elk Store Description: Join CA State Park Interpreter and Elk local, Anica Williams, [...]
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Volunteer with the California State Parks Natural Resources Team! Be part of one of our longest running volunteer projects! Join us at Ishxenta State Park for a morning of pulling invasive French [...]
When: Mondays, 2 - 3 PM Location: Davis Wetlands Trailhead in the Manchester State Park Campground Description: Join us for a short half mile walk & meet our local feathered friends. [...]
When: Tuesdays, 2 - 3:30 PM Location: Meet at the Ford House, Mendocino Description: Join Park Interpreter, Anica Williams, for an interactive hike through the Mendocino Headlands State [...]
Name of event: Art in the Park with Xochitl Date of event: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month Time of event: 3:00PM-5:00PM Location of event: Los Angeles State Historic Park @ The W [...]
Name of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Farmers Market Date of Event : Every Thursday Time of Event : 3pm - 7:30pm Location of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Descrip [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
What are grunion? Grunion are small, silvery marine fish that come completely out of the water to spawn on the sand during the high tides after the new and full moon. These [...]
Time: 1 PM - 2 PM This fun, interactive program offers youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. Junior Rangers hike trails, play games, observe nature, create art, experience [...]
Time: 7 PM - 7:30 PM Gather around the campfire for the lively, children's story of Why? written by Interpreter Kat! This interactive story about curiosity and belonging introduces young natu [...]
Fuel Reduction Workday - This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load and restore old-gr [...]
Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gather around the campfire and participate in fun activities! Test your knowledge with Silver Strand trivia, dive into the world of our local sea turtles, or explore the f [...]
A hands-on program that invites families to explore the outdoors through observation, curiosity, and creativity. Participants will use simple journaling techniques to record plants, animals, weather, [...]
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Daytime solar programs use special filters that allow you to safely see details on the surface of the sun [...]
Time: 8:30pm to Midnight (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPO [...]
August is full of reasons to celebrate Pigeon Point: San Mateo County Victorian Days, National Lighthouse Day, and International Lighthouse-Lightship Weekend! Join us for a Victorian Days History Tou [...]
When: Saturday, 8:00 PM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, meet at the Campfire Center Description: Join us for fun and games around the campfire. S'mores provided. All pro [...]
Saturday at 1:00pm This 45-minute program is designed for children aged 3 to 7 but is open to family members of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a fun story time fol [...]
Time: 1PM - 2 PM This fun, interactive program offers youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. Junior Rangers hike trails, play games, observe nature, create art, experience h [...]
Saturday at 2:00pm This hour-long program is for 7- to 12-year-old kids only. Learn about the Redwood forest and how it is recovering from the 2020 CZU Lightening Complex Fire! Thank you for re [...]
What if a most magnificent creature of Earth was swimming right outside your campsite tonight? Join us on Saturday Nights at 7:30 Manresa State Beach Campground for a campfire full of wonde [...]
Time: 8PM - 9PM Gather around the campfire to learn about the wonderfully weird creatures that call MacKerricher State Park home! From neon nudibranchs to slimy slugs, amazing anemone to adventu [...]
Name of Event: Cityscape to Campfire Stroll Date of Event: 7/18 & 8/15 Time of Event: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Location of Event: Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Amphitheater Ar [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk a [...]
Star Walks - Astronomy-based program where participants are guided up to the observation deck, where they will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile round tr [...]
Saturday 9-12 Walk at Big Basin with one of our knowledgeable docents and plant enthusiast through the majestic Redwoods post fire. See which plants are thriving after the CZU Lightning Complex [...]
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all [...]
The ultimate hands-on shark experience is back! The CSULB Shark Lab is bringing its Shark Shack educational mobile exhibit right to the beach. This is your chance to get up close and personal with [...]
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Name of Event : Heritage Days Date of Event : 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20, 10/18, 11/22, 12/20 Time of Event : 1:00PM to 3:00PM Location of Event: Los Encinos State Historic Park [...]
Be part of one of our longest running volunteer projects! Join the Monterey Bay Chapter of the Califronia Native Plant Society at Ishxenta State Park for a morning of pulling invasive French Broom [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk a [...]
When: Sundays, 1:30 – 2:30 PM Location: Greenwood State Beach, Day Use Area, across from the Elk Store Description: Join CA State Park Interpreter and Elk local, Anica Williams, [...]
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Name of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Farmers Market Date of Event : Every Thursday Time of Event : 3pm - 7:30pm Location of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Descrip [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
3rd Friday 10:00-12:00 This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove of Big Basin, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load and mi [...]
Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gather around the campfire and participate in fun activities! Test your knowledge with Silver Strand trivia, dive into the world of our local sea turtles, or explore the f [...]
Join us for an "Auto Safari" of the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve at 10:00am. The tour consists of a brief presentation on the history of the tule elk herd, followed by a tour of the visitor center, [...]
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Crisscross this vibrant coastal stream over a series of wooden bridges on this out and back interpretive adventure. Immerse yourself in diverse plant life, including iconic coast redwoods; wonder at [...]
When: Saturday, 8:00 PM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, meet at the Campfire Center Description: Join us for fun and games around the campfire. S'mores provided. All pro [...]
Saturday at 1:00pm This 45-minute program is designed for children aged 3 to 7 but is open to family members of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a fun story time fol [...]
What if a most magnificent creature of Earth was swimming right outside your campsite tonight? Join us on Saturday Nights at 7:30 Manresa State Beach Campground for a campfire full of wonde [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk a [...]
Star Walks - Astronomy-based program where participants are guided up to the observation deck, where they will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile round tr [...]
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all [...]
Join State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles round trip hike with only a [...]
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Name of event : Audubon Society Date of event: 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27 Time of event: 8:30AM Adults; 10:00AM Parents & kids Location of event: Malibu Lagoon [...]
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Meet by the sign in front of the first cottage. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks, the buildin [...]
Saturday at 2:00pm This hour-long program is for 7- to 12-year-old kids only. Learn about the Redwood forest and how it is recovering from the 2020 CZU Lightening Complex Fire! Thank you for re [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk a [...]
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Name of event: Art in the Park with Xochitl Date of event: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month Time of event: 3:00PM-5:00PM Location of event: Los Angeles State Historic Park @ The W [...]
Name of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Farmers Market Date of Event : Every Thursday Time of Event : 3pm - 7:30pm Location of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Descrip [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gather around the campfire and participate in fun activities! Test your knowledge with Silver Strand trivia, dive into the world of our local sea turtles, or explore the f [...]
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
What are grunion? Grunion are small, silvery marine fish that come completely out of the water to spawn on the sand during the high tides after the new and full moon. These [...]
When: Saturday, 8:00 PM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, meet at the Campfire Center Description: Join us for fun and games around the campfire. S'mores provided. All pro [...]
Saturday at 1:00pm This 45-minute program is designed for children aged 3 to 7 but is open to family members of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a fun story time fol [...]
Saturday at 2:00pm This hour-long program is for 7- to 12-year-old kids only. Learn about the Redwood forest and how it is recovering from the 2020 CZU Lightening Complex Fire! Thank you for re [...]
What if a most magnificent creature of Earth was swimming right outside your campsite tonight? Join us on Saturday Nights at 7:30 Manresa State Beach Campground for a campfire full of wonde [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk a [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on MONTH DAY at 3:00 pm! How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we'll be chattin' about a handful of trees that reside in the park, and giv [...]
Star Walks - Astronomy-based program where participants are guided up to the observation deck, where they will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile round tr [...]
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all [...]
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Meet by the sign in front of the first cottage. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks, the buildin [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk a [...]
Cable Car Beach Stroll - Join us on a stroll from the Visitor Center to Cable Car Beach, where we will be observers of change as we leave the old growth trees in the grove and enter the second g [...]
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Name of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Farmers Market Date of Event : Every Thursday Time of Event : 3pm - 7:30pm Location of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Descrip [...]
First Thursday of the Month | 5 PM - 7 PM | San Francisco Solano Mission Book jacket, "California Missions- The Paintings of Chris Jorgensen", Copyright 2018 by California State Parks with the [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
Birders (and everyone else) are welcome on this California State Parks hike along the vibrant San Jose Creek within Ishxenta State Park. This program is designed for participants ages 10 and up. [...]
Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gather around the campfire and participate in fun activities! Test your knowledge with Silver Strand trivia, dive into the world of our local sea turtles, or explore the f [...]
