Participants are invited to learn about nature, play games, and listen to stories and songs. Meet at the Visitor Center. Parents or caregivers are required to stay and […]

In honor of International Surfing Day, California State Parks is hosting a live-streaming event from Four Mile Beach, a premier surf destination in Wilder Ranch State Park. Join […]

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 […]

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 […]

Junior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 – 12-year-olds. Journey back in time through crafts, games, and STEAM activities. Explore the landscapes and lifeways of people from […]

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 […]

Explore our spectacular tidepools on this 1.5 hour guided tour. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring layered clothing and good walking shoes. Day use fee for vehicles is […]

Join a State Park docent on this one mile 90 minute-long stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back to get the lowdown on Rafael Castro, Claus Spreckels, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

These programs offer an opportunity to explore the Redwood Grove, experience an old-growth redwood forest filled with ancient trees over 200 ft. tall, and connect 1:1 with park […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Learning about different tree species? How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we'll be chattin' about a handful of trees that reside in the park, and giving you […]

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 […]

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 State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will […]

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 […]

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 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 […]