Castro Adobe Open House
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesStroll back in time to the mid-1800s Mexican rancho period with a State Parks docent to visit one of the historic social centers of the central California coast: […]
Little Rangers Program: Terrific Tidepool Life
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States3- to 6-year-olds and their families are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to week, […]
Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesThis 1-hour program for 7 to 12 year olds teaches about the importance of nature and our coastal heritage through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior […]
Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers
Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesExplore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, and more. This 30-min program is for kids ages 3-6 and their adult. Please meet at the […]
Family Rangers: Super Sand and Local Rock Stories
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThis fun one-hour program for families teaches about a topic focused on Natural Bridges. Children ages 7 through 12 may use this program towards their Junior Ranger awards. […]
Little Rangers Program: Secrets of Sand
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States3- to 6-year-olds and their families are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to week, […]
Birding for Beginners
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesJoin our staff for a tranquil morning filled with resident and summer-migratory birds. Learn about the birds in our park, receive a Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park birding […]
Butano Guided Hikes: Nature Journaling
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesJoin a State Parks Interpreter for a fun nature journaling activity on a moderate 1.5-mile hike through the various habitats of Butano. No previous nature journaling experience necessary! […]
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park 600 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA, United StatesDelve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk to the site of sawmill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the […]
Guided Walk at Pescadero Marsh Preserve
Pescadero State Beach , United StatesJoin a State Park Interpreter on a 2 hour leisurely walk to the observation deck on the North Pond Trail, with a few stops along the way for […]