SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are proud to announce an all-new exhibit titled “Farm-to-Fork: A Public History” which is the creation of ...
First Day Hike Get out and breathe the fresh air, enjoy the views, and experience Lake Perris’ wild side. Join a trail guide naturalist on New Year’s Day and select Saturdays for a gui ...
Where: Meet at the intersection of Inspiration Wash and S-22 When: 9:00 a.m. (2 hours) Join Volunteer Naturalists Paul Larson and Mary Ekelund for a moderate 2 1 / 2 mile hike up a badlands wa ...
When: 9:00 a.m. (2.5 hours) Learn about Anza-Borrego Desert State Park's amazing desert plants! Meet knowledgeable Botany Society volunteers for a morning stroll in different locations in the Par ...
Redwood Grove Loop Walk Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1pm Monday, February 18 at 1pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this ...
Redwood Grove Loop Walk Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1pm Monday, February 18 at 1pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this ...
Old Cove Landing Trail Saturday, February 2 at 11am Saturday, February 16 at 11am Saturday, February 22 at 11am On this 2.5 mile, 2-hour family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, anima ...
Snakes Alive! Saturday, February 23 from noon to 3pm Why are snakes important to us? How do they see, smell, taste, and hear? What and how do they eat? What does a snake feel like? Come to the Semp ...
rideATAXIA consists of a 1, 6, and 12 mile cycling/run/walk route on the multi-use trail of the city of Huntington Beach. The route is for people of all abilities and benefits Friedreich's Ataxia Res ...
Wool and Weaving Demonstration 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm Sheep were raised at the missions for their useful wool. Learn more about what type of sheep were at the missions and the pr ...
“YEAR OF THE EARTH PIG” COME CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR Time: 11:00am Weaverville, Calif. — History will come alive once again in Weaverville when a Chines ...
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Kids can earn the California State Parks Junior Ranger badge! Kids age 7 to 12 are invited to these outdoor activities, which may include walks, presentations, games, invest ...
Insects, Bugs, Arachnids, Oh My! Part I This winter join us at Lake Perris to discover the amazing natural and cultural history of the area! These family-friendly presentations typically last abo ...
Skill and Luck Saturday, February 23 at 1pm What kind of games did the Ohlone play? When the Spanish came did they bring games? Did the Ohlone still play their games during the missions? Come and ...
Ranch Tours Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhous ...
Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop Saturday, February 2 from 10am to noon Saturday, February 23 from 10am to noon Join docent Cheryl VanDeVeer for a marvelous family workshop learning how to make a ...
Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays at noon Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? ...
We Bring the Sandhills to You! Saturday and Sundays from 11am to 2pm Discover the Santa Cruz Sandhills formation—its fossils, its unique plants and animals, and how fire plays a role in pres ...
Junior Rangers Held in the Amphitheater | Second (English) and Fourth (Spanish) Saturdays | 9:00-10:00am Reunirse en el Anfiteatro | Segundo (Inglés) y Cuarto (Español) S& ...
Castle Rock Loop Saturdays at 11am Join us on a 2-mile, 2-hour hike to Castle Rock and Castle Rock Falls. During this trip, we will discuss Castle Rock’s unique geology, plant diversity, huma ...
Coloma River Races will be hosting the Salmon Falls 50k at Folsom Point Event Hours: 8am-4pm
Great Basin Basser's will be hosting a catch and release fishing tournament at Granite Bay. Event Hours: 5am-3:30pm
Total Body Fitness will be hosting the Lost Trail Run/Happy Kids Duathlon at Granite Bay. Event Hours: 8am-1pm North Granite will be closed until 10am.
When: 9:30 a.m. (7 hours) "Celebrating Cultural Heritage of the Colorado Desert": Lectures, Activities for Kids, Hands-On Pottery Making for Kids, Native American Craft Display (crafts for sale), ...
Where: Meet at teh flagpole in front of the Visitor Center When: 9:30 a.m. (1 hour) Join State Park Volunteer Naturalist Terry Hunefeld to do some detective sleuthing on a slow, easy "nature-am ...
Where: Meet in front of the Visitor Center When: 2:00 p.m. (1.5 hours) Join Park Interpretive Specialist Regina Reiter for a fun family exploration hike along a wash in the bajada just behind t ...
Where: Borrego Palm Canyon Campfire Center When: 7:00 p.m. (1 hour) Join Park Interpretive Specialist Regina Reiter for a lighthearted look at some of the Park animals. Using the sounds of a f ...
When: 9:30 a.m. (2.5 hours) Hands-On Pottery Making for Kids, Demonstration Table on the Use of Plants by Native Americans, Native American Craft Display (crafts for sale), Field Trips to Archaeol ...
Total Body Fitness will be hosting a mountain bike race. Event Hours: 8am-12pm
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property Sunday, February 24 at 10am Take a journey back in time on this 2.5-mile stroll along Mills Creek Trail to discover the lives of early pioneers and farming f ...
We Bring the Sandhills to You! Saturday and Sundays from 11am to 2pm Discover the Santa Cruz Sandhills formation—its fossils, its unique plants and animals, and how fire plays a role in pres ...
Ranch Tours Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhous ...
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm During this 1-hour walking tour, we'll look for animals and plants in various habitats of the state beach. We'll use binoculars and hand lenses to aid in our discovery. This ...
Nature Hike 12:00pm - 1:30pm Get out for a winter hike along the lower Montini Preserve Trail. Experience history, nature, and community lead by Park Interpretive Specialist “Ranger Dav ...
Coffee Talk and Crafts Sunday, February 24 from 9:30-12:30 Come to the Sempervirens Room next to park headquarters for free coffee or hot chocolate! This is a great way to start your day in Big Bas ...
Hike to Buzzard's Roost Sunday, February 24 at 10am Develop your hiking muscles with this challenging 5-mile round trip to Buzzard’s Roost. Join docent Steve Stolper for a hike to a dramatic ...
The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk Sundays at 9:30am On this dog-friendly walk, we travel North Escape Road, a paved road closed to traffic. We tour stunning old-growth redwood groves alon ...
Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! Sunday, February 3 at noon Saturday, February 9 at noon Sunday, February 10 at noon Sunday, February 24 at noon Explore the park’s less travelled backcountry ...
Redwood Grove Loop Walk Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1pm Monday, February 18 at 1pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this ...
Exploring Big Basin Tuesday, February 5 at 9:30am Tuesday, February 26 at 9:30am Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with docent Diane S ...
When: 8:30 a.m. (3.5 hours) Meet at the State Park Store in the Mall. Join ABF for our monthly member hikes. Led by Park Rangers, retired Park Rangers, and various Park enthusiasts, these hikes ...
Where: Meet at the call box across from Thimble Trail When: 2:30 p.m. (3 hours) Earthquake geology, local history and desert plant life will be the focus of this hike. Meet Volunteer Naturalis ...
Where: Meet at the Calcite Mine Road When: 8:30 a.m. (5-6 hours) Join Volunteer Naturalist Ted Caragozian and explore the sandstone canyon country around the Calcite Mine. We will follow the M ...
When: 9:00 a.m. (4 hours) Join Mary Ekelund and Paul Larson on a cool trip up Cool Canyon. We'll hike up many dry falls in the higher country where the flora is different from that of the desert ...
Where: Visitor Center When: 11:00 a.m. (1 hour) Join Volunteer Naturalist Tony DeLorenzo to find out about bighorn sheep. Where did they come from? What is their history here in the desert? ...