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Gerbera-N-Go
Gerbera-n-Go Drive-Through Flower Sale Join us for the Gerbera-N-Go, a drive-through flower sale at Kitayama Brothers Farms. Gerbera daisies are bright, colorful flowers with large blooms and strong […]
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Sunset State Beach: Junior Rangers
Sunset State Beach: Junior Rangers
Explore, 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 […]
Reimagining Big Basin Vision Summary Presentation
Reimagining Big Basin Vision Summary Presentation
After an extensive and collaborative public engagement process, California State Parks will share a summary of the guiding vision for the reestablishment of Big Basin Redwoods State Park […]
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Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound […]
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Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
This fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and […]
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New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound […]
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Second Saturday Hikes
Second Saturday Hikes
New Year, New Growth. Come celebrate the new year with a short, 1.5-mile hike through Butano. Take in the majesty of the redwoods and revel in their resilience. […]
Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk (FULL)
Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk (FULL)
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 […]
Doors Open California at the Castro Adobe
Doors Open California at the Castro Adobe
Join us for Doors Open California! The Castro Adobe is one of more than 75 unique and fascinating historic places in all corners of the state being highlighted […]
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Sunset State Beach: Spanish Jr. Rangers
Sunset State Beach: Spanish Jr. Rangers
Este divertido programa de una hora de duración ofrece a los niños de 7 a 12 años la oportunidad de ganar premios mientras aprenden sobre los pájaros, la […]
Family Rangers: Fantastic Frogs and Our Pond
Family Rangers: Fantastic Frogs and Our Pond
This 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. […]
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Little Rangers Program: Fantastic Frogs
Little Rangers Program: Fantastic Frogs
3- 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, […]
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Santa Cruz Mission: Junior Rangers
Don'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 […]
Fall Creek Hike
Fall Creek Hike
Hike through a young, 100-year-old forest to examine evidence of the logging history and discover how the Bay Area was built on this 4-mile, 4-hour hike. Join us […]
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California State Parks Week Event: Celebrate State Parks Health and Wellness Day
California State Parks Week Event: Celebrate State Parks Health and Wellness Day
As part of California State Parks Week (June 14-18), start your healthy park adventure with 30 minutes of family-friendly, gentle "animal yoga." Fun for anyone with a good […]
California State Parks Week Event: Nature Journaling for Mental Health
California State Parks Week Event: Nature Journaling for Mental Health
Nature Journaling is the practice of intentional curiosity and mindfulness in nature. As part of California State Parks Week (June 14-18), join a State Park interpreter to learn […]
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Half Moon Bay State Beach: Coastal Habitat Restoration
Half Moon Bay State Beach: Coastal Habitat Restoration
Join us at Half Moon Bay State Beach on June 17th at 9 am Volunteers will learn about natural resource stewardship and habitat restoration as they work to restore […]
California State Parks Week Event: Celebrate State Parks Stewardship Day
California State Parks Week Event: Celebrate State Parks Stewardship Day
As part of California State Parks Week (June 14-18), make a big difference with a small part of your Friday. Join our community event to remove invasive species […]
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Half Moon Bay State Beach: Volunteer Habitat Restoration
Half Moon Bay State Beach: Volunteer Habitat Restoration
Join us at Half Moon Bay State Beach on June 18th at 9 am. Volunteers will work on an ongoing habitat restoration project, removing invasive species and preparing areas […]
Castro Adobe Open House
Castro Adobe Open House
Stroll 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: […]
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Little Rangers Program: Terrific Tidepool Life
Little Rangers Program: Terrific Tidepool Life
3- 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, […]
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Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
This 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 […]
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Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers
Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers
Explore, 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 […]
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Family Rangers: Super Sand and Local Rock Stories
Family Rangers: Super Sand and Local Rock Stories
This 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. […]
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Little Rangers Program: Secrets of Sand
Little Rangers Program: Secrets of Sand
3- 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, […]
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Birding for Beginners
Birding for Beginners
Join 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 […]
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Delve 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 […]
Butano Guided Hikes: Nature Journaling
Butano Guided Hikes: Nature Journaling
Join 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! […]
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Guided Walk at Pescadero Marsh Preserve
Guided Walk at Pescadero Marsh Preserve
Join 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 […]
Butano Junior Rangers: Creek Detectives
Butano Junior Rangers: Creek Detectives
This 1-hour program for families invites you and your little ones (ages 7-12) to investigate the abundance of tiny life that lives in Little Butano Creek! We will […]
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