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Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
This free, one hour program for families teaches about a different topic at Pigeon Point each week. Children ages 7 - 12 may use this program towards Junior […]
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
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 Ranger and […]
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Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: New Brighton State Beach
Junior Rangers: New Brighton State Beach
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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Seacliff History Walk
Seacliff History Walk
Seacliff State Beach invites you to join our History Walk Join a State Parks docent for a 90-minute walk and discover the stories and history of Seacliff, the […]
Little Rangers: New Brighton State Beach
Little Rangers: New Brighton State Beach
Any and all 3- to 6-year-old children and their families are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good […]
Half Moon Bay State Beach – Campfire Program
Half Moon Bay State Beach – Campfire Program
Come out to the Francis Beach campfire center (at the north end of the campground!) for a presentation, campfire, trivia, and s'mores with one of our talented educators. […]
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Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little Rangers is a program designed specifically for 3-6-year-olds. Participating Little rangers will earn prizes and play games/participate in park-related activities. Make sure they bring water, a backpack, […]
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 – 12 year olds. Participating Junior rangers will learn about the park, earn prizes, and learn how to help preserve […]
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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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Junior Rangers: Portola Redwoods State Park
Junior Rangers: Portola Redwoods State Park
During this 1-hour program for 7- to 12-year-olds, kids become Junior Rangers by participating in nature activities to earn prizes while learning how to protect the natural world! […]
The Forest of Nisene Marks – History Under the Redwoods
The Forest of Nisene Marks – History Under the Redwoods
Delve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk to the Loma Prieta town site the saw mill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and […]
Portola Redwoods Nature Club
Portola Redwoods Nature Club
It’s fun at the Nature Club! This half-hour program is for children ages 3-6 and their families. We will play and learn in the redwoods. Program is free. […]
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Tidepool Tour and Bioblitz: Natural Bridges State Beach
Tidepool Tour and Bioblitz: Natural Bridges State Beach
Explore the ocean without getting your feet wet on this exciting tidepool tour! Join us for some fun in the sun for California Biodiversity Week, and help us […]
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Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
On 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 […]
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Guided Walk at Gray Whale Cove
Guided Walk at Gray Whale Cove
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 […]
Habitat Walk and Bioblitz: Natural Bridges State Beach
Habitat Walk and Bioblitz: Natural Bridges State Beach
Join us on a walk through some of the unique habitats of Natural Bridges State Beach! Help participate in citizen science by using the iNaturalist App to document […]
Habitat Walk and Bioblitz: Sunset State Beach
Habitat Walk and Bioblitz: Sunset State Beach
Join us on a walk through some of the unique habitats of Sunset State Beach! Help participate in community science by using the iNaturalist App to document the […]
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Wilder Ranch Backcountry Hike
Wilder Ranch Backcountry Hike
On this hike we will be discovering the natural history of Wilder Ranch as well as the people and forces that shaped it. Be prepared to explore for […]
Santa Cruz Mission Adobe Tour
Santa Cruz Mission Adobe Tour
Join us for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
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Park Workday
Park Workday
Join one of our workdays to help out and make a difference restoring habitat and maintaining your park! Workdays include Native Plant Garden, Watershed Restoration, Invasive Plant Removal, […]
Homeschool Day: Santa Cruz Mission
Homeschool Day: Santa Cruz Mission
Calling all homeschool families! Come to the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on Friday, Sept. 15, for a special day of hands-on learning. Homeschool students of all […]
Seacliff History Walk
Seacliff History Walk
Seacliff State Beach invites you to join our History Walk Join a State Parks docent for a 90-minute walk and discover the stories and history of Seacliff, the […]
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Mexican Independence Day: Castro Adobe Open House
Mexican Independence Day: Castro Adobe Open House
Happy Mexican Independence Day! In 1821, the newly formed country of Mexico gained its independence from Spain, however, Spanish culture remained on the Ranchos of Alta California during […]
Beachside Yoga
Beachside Yoga
Start off your weekend with beachfront yoga! Meet at the visitor center at Francis Beach (95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay), and find peace by the beach as […]
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a […]
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Santa Cruz Mission Adobe Tour
Santa Cruz Mission Adobe Tour
Join us for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
Monarch Butterfly Volunteer Training: Natural Bridges State Beach
Monarch Butterfly Volunteer Training: Natural Bridges State Beach
Natural Bridges State Beach is seeking volunteers to share the beautiful monarch lifecycle and migration with the public in the visitor center and outside in the grove. Help […]
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Seacliff History Walk
Seacliff History Walk
Seacliff State Beach invites you to join our History Walk Join a State Parks docent for a 90-minute walk and discover the stories and history of Seacliff, the […]
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Fuel Reduction Work Day: Henry Cowell Redwoods
Fuel Reduction Work Day: Henry Cowell Redwoods
This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load […]
Beachside Yoga
Beachside Yoga
Start off your weekend with beachfront yoga! Meet at the visitor center at Francis Beach (95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay), and find peace by the beach as […]
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a […]
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Santa Cruz Mission Adobe Tour
Santa Cruz Mission Adobe Tour
Join us for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
Monarch Butterfly Volunteer Training: Natural Bridges State Beach
Monarch Butterfly Volunteer Training: Natural Bridges State Beach
Natural Bridges State Beach is seeking volunteers to share the beautiful monarch lifecycle and migration with the public in the visitor center and outside in the grove. Help […]
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Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
On 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 […]
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Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a […]
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Tour
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Tour
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
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Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods […]
Santa Cruz Mission Adobe Tour
Santa Cruz Mission Adobe Tour
Join us for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
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