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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We encourage you to Nourish Your Health and Well-being with us through Yoga on the beach facilitated by Pleasure Point Yoga. Bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join a Natural Bridges interpreter for yoga on the beach.  We will learn some poses inspired by the animals here at Natural Bridges.  This program will be followed […]

Come out to the beach and stretch like a sea star for a fun yoga session with one of our talented educators!   We will meet at the Francis […]

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 […]

In celebration of California State Parks Week, join us as we explore the climate resilience of the redwood forest, even in the presence of fire. This program is […]

Join us this California State Parks Week for a closer look into how California State Parks is planning for a more resilient future at Seacliff State Beach. During […]

A 1-hour program for 7 to 12-year-olds teaches the importance of nature through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior Ranger and earn prizes while learning how […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 picnic tables […]

Join us in the evening at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park for one of our old fashioned family campfires! Bring some food the share, make tortillas […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Start off your weekend with beachfront yoga! Meet at the visitor center at Francis Beach (95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay) for a gentle hatha flow. All levels […]

Join California State Parks and other local organizations for Celebrating Communities and Culture at Wilder Ranch State Park on Saturday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this one-hour program, kids and their families will learn about the anatomy of a squid and be given the opportunity to dissect one themselves! Children ages 7 […]

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 picnic tables […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join the Natural Bridges team for some invasive species removal.  Target species will likely be poison Hemlock and thistle.  Bring garden gloves or borrow ours, we will have […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Save Our Shores and California State Parks for a post-storm beach cleanup. Supplies will be limited so please bring your own. We will be meeting in the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come join the Natural Bridges team in making sure there is food for migrating Monarchs.  We will be making seed balls with native wildflowers.  These balls will remain […]

This one 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 […]

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 […]

Explora, camina y juega mientras aprendse sobre plantas, animales y más. Este programa de 1 hora es para participantes entre las edades de 7 a 12. Reúnase en […]