About Adventures in Learning
Welcome to Adventures in Learning, a portal designed to inspire curiosity, foster a love for nature and history, and promote lifelong learning. Our mission is to connect students, educators, families, and park visitors with the diverse natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources of California’s state parks through engaging and innovative interpretive and educational programs and resources.
Interpretive Mission Statement
Interpretation is a special form of communication that helps people understand, appreciate, and emotionally connect with the rich natural and cultural heritage preserved in parks. It is the mission of interpretation in California State Parks to convey messages that initially will help visitors value their experience, and that ultimately will foster a conservation ethic and promote a dedicated park constituency.
Educational Mission Statement
The most powerful forms of education are meaningful, involve the student, promote critical thinking, and appeal to different learning styles. Our mission is to provide educational experiences both in California State Parks and in the classroom, assisting educators with curriculum needs and offering activities that enable students to investigate, research, and participate in interactive learning.
Careers and Internships with Interpretation and Education
Interpreters play a huge role in State Parks by making visitors feel welcome and sharing the natural, historical, and cultural background of their site. Start your journey to becoming a State Park Interpreter
How You Can Help
Find opportunities to volunteer, donate, or serve professionally to further the mission of CA State Parks!
Resources and Tools for Parks and Organizations
Training resources, publicans, and park interpretive panels.