Guided Hikes at Butano State Park
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesJoin a State Parks Interpreter for a 2 mile hike through the riparian, redwood, and oak woodland habitats of Butano State Park to learn about the plants & […]
Castro Adobe Open House
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesEnjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Property in Watsonville CA. This 90-minute in-person tour will be led by state park docents who […]
Shingle Mill and Old Growth Redwood Hike
Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda, CA, United StatesThis shaded summer hike takes us through second-growth redwood forest past the remains of an old shingle mill, lost to history. As we climb along Shingle Mill Creek […]
Family Rangers at Natural Bridges State Beach: Marine Ma
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThis 1-hour program for families teaches about a different topic focused on Natural Bridges each week. Children ages 7 - 12 may use this program towards Junior Rangers […]
Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will […]
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Walk
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars […]
Tree Identification
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesLearn all about the life histories and characteristics of up to 15 different tree species residing in the redwood forest and/or riparian ecosystems, practice the fundamentals of tree […]
Santa Cruz Mission: Junior Rangers
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesDon't miss out on the chance to join us for Junior Rangers at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park ! During this program, we’ll dive into Monterey Bay […]
Campfire Program
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesCome sing songs, play games, and learn about our coastal ecosystems and history every Friday at 7 PM! Meet at the campfire center. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. […]
(FULL) Junior Rangers at Sunset State Beach
Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesExplore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, and more. This 1-hour program is for kids ages 7-12 only. Please meet at the Campfire Center […]