Guided Elephant Seal Walks Saturday, December 15 through March 31, 2019 Cost: $7 per person + $3.99 reservation fee Journey to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals, guided by your docent ...
When: 8:30 a.m. (3.5 hours) Meet at the State Park Store in the Mall. Join ABF for our weekly member hikes. Led by Park Rangers, retired Park Rangers, and various Park enthusiasts, these hikes t ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – For a limited time, visitors to the California State Railroad Museum have a special opportunity to see a 251,000-pound rotary snowplow from the Museum’s impressive co ...
Fossils, Fog, Fun, and Friends: Join Our Volunteer Education Team! Apply by Thursday, January 10 Training: Thursday and Friday, January 17-18 from 10am to 3pm If you’re exploring the field o ...
Where: Visitor Center When: 9:30 a.m. (1.5 hours) Join Park Interpretive Specialist Regina Reiter to explore Nature journaling. We'll observe the desert cloesly and record what we experience w ...
Drop-In Family Craft – Luminaria Friday, December 21 from 1 to 3:30pm Monday, December 31 from 1 to 3:30pm Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. You can ...
When: 9:00 a.m. Join volunteer Karen Nelson on a bird walk around Salton Sea State Recreation Area.
Where: Meet outside the Visitor Center When: 9:00 a.m. (1 hour) Join Regina Reiter, Park Interpretive Specialist, for a free-spirited search for many delightful surprises that Nature has left u ...
Where: Visitor Center When: 11:00 a.m. (1 hour) Join the Colorado Desert District Archaeology Society for their monthly lecture. Guest speaker is Mallory Genauer, Education Coordinator at the ...
Where: Meet in front of the Visitor Center When: 1:00 p.m. (45 minutes) Come stroll down the aisles of Desert-Mart with Certified Interpretive Guide Abby Barker to discover how the ingenious Na ...
Where: Meet in front of the Visitor Center When: 3:30 p.m. (1 hour) You probably know "Nocturnal", maybe "Diurnal". Walk with Regina Reiter, Park Interpretive Specialist, for an easy walk near ...
When: 7:30 p.m. (2 hours) There are many conflicting narratives about the Salton Sea. Is it an engineering mistake, or is it a recurrence of a natural phenomenon tens of thousands of years old? ...
Calling all youngsters, oldsters, and Holiday fanatics for a special FREE program featuring Mrs. Claus reading Holiday Stories at Pacific Grove's own State Park - Asilomar State Beach and Conference ...
There are many conflicting narratives about the Salton Sea. Is it an engineering mistake, or is it a recurrence of a natural phenomenon tens of thousands of years old? Is it a stinking, polluted su ...
Where: Visitor Center Discovery Lab When: 9:00 a.m. (1 hour) If you've always wanted to learn about birds but thought it's too complicated and only for birding experts, you'll enjoy this simple ...
Where: Meet in front of the Visitor Center When: 11:00 a.m. (45 minutes) Explore the Visitor Center garden with Park Interpreter Sally Theriault and discover some of the unique strategies that ...
Where: Visitor Center When: 2:00 p.m. (1 hour) Our regular Saturday Junior Ranger program for kids 7-12 is open to Park lovers of all ages today only! The program will begin with a welcome f ...
Where: Visitor Center Discovery Lab When: 3:45 p.m. (1 hour) Have you wondered what the "Man in the Moon" really is? Join Park Interpretive Specialist Regina Reiter for this interactive progra ...
Where: Visitor Center Roof, the "Bridge" When: 4:45 p.m. (30 minutes) Watch the Full Moon rise. Bring out your lawn chair and binoculars and meet on the Visitor Center Roof, the "Bridge", for ...
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday 11:00am - 12:00pm Come and discover the richness that unfolds around the Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center, be it upland plant adaptations or the significance of our ...
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 ...
Drop-In Family Craft – Candle Dipping Saturday, December 22 from 1 to 3:30pm Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. You can hand-dip a wax candle in our ga ...
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? ...
Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock Overlook Hike Saturdays at 11am Join us on a hike to Castle Rock, Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock Overlook. During this trip, we will discuss Castle Rocks unique geo ...
Photo Hike for Beginners Saturday, December 22 at 2pm Discover the park through the lens of your camera and render its marvels and phenomena into an artistic language! During this four hour saunter ...
Monarch Butterfly Tours Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Meet at the visitor center for a 1-hour accessible guided tour of the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve. Butterfly numbers typically ...
Old Tree Trail Hike Saturdays at 2:30pm On this 1-mile, 1-hour kid friendly excursion we’ll stroll through a giant old growth redwood grove that’s over 1,200 years old, discover the ba ...
Ranch Tours Tuesday, January 1 at 1pm 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, 18 ...
Old Cove Landing Trail Walk Saturday, December 15 at 11am Saturday, December 22 at 11am Saturday, December 29 at 11am On this two-hour natural history excursion, you will explore the plants, ani ...
Ranch Tours Tuesday, January 1 at 1pm 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, 18 ...
Guided Walk: Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park Sunday, December 23 at 10am Journey back in time to discover the lives of early pioneers on this two-mile stroll along Mills Creek at Burleigh Murray ...
Monarch Butterfly Tours Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Meet at the visitor center for a 1-hour accessible guided tour of the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve. Butterfly numbers typically ...
Guided Walk: Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park Sunday, December 23 at 10am Journey back in time to discover the lives of early pioneers on this two-mile stroll along Mills Creek at Burleigh Murray ...
Guided Adobe Tour Sunday, December 23 at 1pm Friday, December 28 at 1pm Sunday, December 30 at 1pm Join us for a guided tour of the oldest building in Santa Cruz. Come learn about the many familie ...
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 ...
Drop-In Family Craft – Ramillettas Sunday, December 16 from 1 to 3:30pm Monday, December 24 from 1 to 3:30pm Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. Creat ...
Where: Meet outside the Visitor Center When: 2:00 p.m. (1 hour) Join Regina Reiter, Park Interpretive Specialist, for a free-spirited search for many delightful surprises that Nature has left u ...
Where: Meet outside the Visitor Center When: 2:00 p.m. (1 hour) Join Regina Reiter, Park Interpretive Specialist, for a free-spirited search for many delightful surprises that Nature has left u ...
Mission Strategy Game Thursday, December 27 from 11am to 12:30pm Gather round the table and play a board game set in the 18th century. Spend Spanish real coins and roll the sheep’s knucklebon ...
Where: Visitor Center When: 11:00 a.m. (45 minutes) Join Certified Interpretive Guide Abby Barker for a walk in the garden or a power point program in the Discovery Lab as she introduces you to ...
Where: Meet outside the Visitor Center When: 2:00 p.m. (1 hour) Join Regina Reiter, Park Interpretive Specialist, for a free-spirited search for many delightful surprises that Nature has left u ...
Where: Visitor Center Discovery Lab When: 9:00 a.m. (1 hour) If you've always wanted to learn about birds but thought it's too complicated and only for birding experts, you'll enjoy this simple ...
Where: Meet outside the Visitor Center When: 11:00 a.m. (1 hour) Join Regina Reiter, Park Interpretive Specialist, for a free-spirited search for many delightful surprises that Nature has left ...
Where: Visitor Center When: 1:00 p.m. (45 minutes) Join Certified Interpretive Guide Abby Barker as she takes you on a stroll through the Visitor Center Garden to discover some of our special d ...
Where: Meet in front of the Visitor Center When: 3:00 p.m. (1 hour) Even when it's not raining, you can discover a rainbow of color in the desert. Join Park Interpretive Specialist Regina Reit ...
When: 9:00 a.m. Join volunteer Karen Nelson on a bird walk around Salton Sea State Recreation Area.
Guided Adobe Tour Sunday, December 23 at 1pm Friday, December 28 at 1pm Sunday, December 30 at 1pm Join us for a guided tour of the oldest building in Santa Cruz. Come learn about the many familie ...
Ever wonder about the rich discoveries being made at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park®? The Colorado Desert District will be offering a limited number of Behind-the-Scenes Tours of our outstanding ...
Ever wonder about the rich discoveries being made at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park®? The Colorado Desert District will be offering a limited number of Behind-the-Scenes Tours of our outstanding ...
Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock Overlook Hike Saturdays at 11am Join us on a hike to Castle Rock, Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock Overlook. During this trip, we will discuss Castle Rocks unique geo ...
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? ...
Old Tree Trail Hike Saturdays at 2:30pm On this 1-mile, 1-hour kid friendly excursion we’ll stroll through a giant old growth redwood grove that’s over 1,200 years old, discover the ba ...
Monarch Butterfly Tours Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Meet at the visitor center for a 1-hour accessible guided tour of the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve. Butterfly numbers typically ...
Skill and Luck Saturday, December 29 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 Tuesday, January 1 at 1pm 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, 18 ...
Old Cove Landing Trail Walk Saturday, December 15 at 11am Saturday, December 22 at 11am Saturday, December 29 at 11am On this two-hour natural history excursion, you will explore the plants, ani ...
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 ...
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 ...
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? ...
Where: Visitor Center When: 2:00 p.m. (1 hour) Our regular Saturday Junior Ranger program for kids 7-12 is open to Park lovers of all ages today only! The program will begin with a welcome f ...
Where: Borrego Palm Canyon Campfire Center When: 7:00 p.m. (1 hour) Winter nights are perfect for Stargazing. Explore constellations and learn about the importance of dark skies everywhere. B ...
Where: Visitor Center Discovery Lab When: 9:00 a.m. (1 hour) If you've always wanted to learn about birds but thought it's too complicated and only for birding experts, you'll enjoy this simpl ...
Where: Meet in front of the Visitor Center When: 1:00 p.m. (45 minutes) Explore the Visitor Center garden with Park Interpreter Sally Theriault and discover some of the unique strategies that h ...
Where: Meet in front of the Visitor Center When: 3:00 p.m. (1 hour) Even without rain, you can discover a rainbow of color in the desert. Join Park Interpretive Specialist, Regina Reiter, for ...
Write your New Year's resolution on your bib and get in gear for the New Year! First wave of runners begins at 8 a.m. in Lot 25 off Warner Ave. and runs south. For more information, please clic ...
Ever wonder about the rich discoveries being made at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park®? The Colorado Desert District will be offering a limited number of Behind-the-Scenes Tours of our outstanding ...
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 ...
Every 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday 3:00pm Take a leisurely stroll down the McCoy Trail to view and learn about some of the 370 species of birds that live or stop by this Reserve on their year ...
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 ...
Anti-New Year's Eve party will be off Magnolia and PCH. Doors open at 2 PM and musical performances begin at 5 PM. For more information, please click here.
Ranch Tours Tuesday, January 1 at 1pm 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, 18 ...
Monarch Butterfly Tours Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm Meet at the visitor center for a 1-hour accessible guided tour of the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve. Butterfly numbers typically ...
Guided Adobe Tour Sunday, December 23 at 1pm Friday, December 28 at 1pm Sunday, December 30 at 1pm Join us for a guided tour of the oldest building in Santa Cruz. Come learn about the many familie ...
Drop-In Family Craft – Luminaria Friday, December 21 from 1 to 3:30pm Monday, December 31 from 1 to 3:30pm Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. You can ...
Ever wonder about the rich discoveries being made at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park®? The Colorado Desert District will be offering a limited number of Behind-the-Scenes Tours of our outstanding ...
New Year's Eve at the Beach is a white attire party. Event is open to ages 18+ and will begin at 8 PM. For more information, please click here.
Where: Meet at the entrance to Font's Point Wash When: 5:45 a.m. (3.5 hours) Join State Park Volunteer Naturalist Terry Hunefeld for a slow 3-4 hour nature & geology amble along the Fonts P ...
Where: Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot When: 7:30 a.m. (1.5 hours) Join Volunteer Naturalist Ann Keenan for a walk around the Visitor Center vicinity looking for the common birds of our ...
Where: Meet in front of the Visitor Center When: 10:00 a.m. (1 hour) Join Regina Reiter, Park Interpretive Specialist, for a sensory exploration of the desert in word and color that will nouris ...
Where: Visitor Center When: 2:00 p.m. (2.5 hours) Meet Park Interpretive Specialist Regina Reiter at the Visitor Center to walk across the desert and up the Panorama Overlook Trail for good vie ...