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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Experience a wildlife-rich area of the park as the nocturnal animals are waking up! We will start our walk at the Visitor Center before sunset and allow our […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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), and find peace by the beach as […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 one hour program for families covers a different topic each week focused on natural and cultural history at Big Basin. Children ages 7 - 12 may use […]

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! […]

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 at the amphitheater at New Brighton campground at 7:00pm for an hour of fun and learning.  Hear about shorebirds, marine mammals and campground wildlife. Sing songs, […]

Join in on a fun, activity-filled campfire program featuring trivia, an open mic, and a special presentation on the flying cats of the forest… owls! Open mic is […]

Astronomy-based program where participants are guided up to the observation deck, where they will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile […]

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! […]

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 […]

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. […]

How do coast redwoods live so long? Find out on this easy 1-mile hike.  Meet at the Visitor Center. This is a free event. Day-use parking is $10.

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 […]

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 […]