Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park 600 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA, United StatesDelve 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 […]
Shingle Mill and Old Growth Redwood Hike
Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda, CA, United StatesThis shaded summer hike takes us through second-growth redwood forest past the remains of an old shingle mill, lost to history. As we climb along Shingle Mill Creek […]
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 […]
Butano Junior Rangers: Creek Detectives
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesThis 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 […]
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Walk
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars […]
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
New Brighton State Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesAny 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 […]
Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers
Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesExplore, 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 […]
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesDiscover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle […]
Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesThis 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 […]
Sunset State Beach: Junior Rangers
Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesExplore, 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 […]