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“Eureka Experience” at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Learn about interpretive programs offered at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
“Path of the Padres” Hike at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
California State Parks staff at the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area lead the popular “Path of the Padres” hikes for the public on Saturdays...
20 Years of Labor and Love: the Restoration of the Castro Adobe – YouTube
The Castro Adobe is complete, 20 years after State Parks took ownership of the historic property and began a collaborative effort to preserve and restore...
30×30 California
The 30×30 goal is intended to help accelerate conservation of our lands and coastal waters through voluntary, collaborative action with partners across the state to...
A Guide to the Side of the Sea
This Guide provides a basic understanding of ecological principles that will enable a teacher to help students to maximize their learning during the precious time...
A Teacher’s Guide to Historical and Contemporary Kumeyaay Culture
A Supplemental Resource for Third and Fourth Grade Teachers by Geralyn Marie Hoffman and Lynn H. Gamble, Ph.D.
Activities For Kids – Monterey State Historic Park
At home learning experiences for kids (Covid)
Activities for Youth at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Do you like history? Have you always wanted to learn all about the past and the people who came before you? Well now, Old Town...
Adult Group Tours at The California State Railroad Museum
Information for scheduling a group tour at the CA State Railroad Museum
Agents of Discovery
Agents of Discovery is a place-based educational augmented reality app easily played by families, individuals, or K-12 students from a mobile device.
Allensworth Collection | Smithsonian Learning Lab
View information and photos associated with Col. Allensworth State Historic Park
Allensworth: A Piece of the World
Read a teachers guide with student lessons and resources associated with Col. Allensworth State Historic Park
American Black Bears in California State Parks
Learn about American Black Bears in California State Parks
Angel Island State Park
Asian American and Pacific Islander History – From 1910 to 1940, the U.S. Immigration Station processed hundreds of thousands of immigrants, the majority from China...
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve
This State Natural Reserve is located on California’s most consistent poppy-bearing land. Other wildflowers: owl’s clover, lupine, goldfield, cream cups, and coreopsis, to name a...
Antelope Valley Indian Museum Collection | Smithsonian Learning Lab
View pieces from the collection at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California and is known for its vast landscape and diverse wildlife. The park features...
AquaSMART Activity Booklet
The AquaSmart Activity Lessons for Water and Boating Safety resource contains a variety of activities that teach children important lessons about water and boating.
Aquatic Centers Offering On-the-Water Courses
Aquatic Centers operated by universities, colleges, local public agencies, and nonprofit organizations, provide classroom and on-the-water boating safety education in kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, powerboating,...
Aquatic Safety in California State Parks
Learn about aquatic safety at California State Parks
Asilomar State Beach Online Activities for Kids
Play an augmented reality game and download a coloring book
ATV Safety Training at State Vehicular Recreation Areas
Learn about ATV safety training offered at several SVRAs
Auburn SRA Special Events
See a calendar of events at Auburn SRA
Basic Interpretation Learning System
The Basic Interpretation Learning System (BILS) represents a major milestone in interpretive training. It provides our Department’s first-ever comprehensive, standardized resource for introductory interpretation training.
Be Bear Aware
Learn how to be bear aware while visiting parks that share spaces with black bears.
Become and Environmental Educator and Partner Dockwalker
In 1999, Save Our Shores (SOS) started the Dockwalker program to provide one-on-one outreach in local harbors to help boaters appropriately discard of used oil,...
Beyond the Blacktop Podcast
Join the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division of California State Parks as we discuss all things OHV in California.
Black Bears in Autumn – YouTube
Learn what’s going on inside a bear’s body during Autumn as they prepare for hibernation!
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Black History in State Parks
African Americans have touched every topographic region of the state: redwood groves, rolling foothills, bustling cities, rural farmland, desert communities, and the Pacific Coast. Today,...
Boating and Safety Outreach
Vital information for all boaters.
Boating Clean and Green
As a boater, you love being out on the water and have a stake in clean, healthy waterways. In order to ensure that your experience...
Boating Safety & General Information for Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Learn about boating safety at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Boating Safety and Education for All
Welcome to the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) safety and education page! DBW relies on partnerships with many organizations (educational institutions, aquatic centers,...
Boating Safety Classes and Courses
Learn about boater safety
Boating Safety Information- Rules and Regulations
Learn boating safety – rules and regulations while visiting Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
Bodie Foundation Public and Private Tours
Free history talks, stamp mill tours, or private tours by the Bodie Foundation.
Bolsa Chica State Beach – Beach Clean Up
Learn how to get involved in beach cleanups
Book In-Person Field trips for Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Book an appointment for a field trip at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Book Virtual Field Trips for Seacliff State Beach
Book an appointment at Seacliff State Beach
Bring Your Class to a Park
With 280 State Parks across California, state parks offers a diverse array of learning opportunities for your students Use the map below to get connected...
Bringing Back the Tule Elk
Naturalists estimate that half a million elk roamed California before 1849! Learn about the history of these animals.
Butano State Park Event Calendar
See a calendar of events at Butano State Park
CA State Parks Santa Cruz District – YouTube Channel
Watch videos and learn about the natural and cultural history of the parks we protect and care for, like redwood trees, historic adobes, banana slugs,...
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Calaveras Big Trees State Park preserves a mixed conifer forest with two groves of giant sequoias – the North Grove and South Grove. In addition...
Calaveras Big Trees State Park – Instructional Resources and Grade level NGSS Support
Read information for teachers about how to make a memorable experience for students
Calaveras Big Trees State Park – YouTube Channel
Watch our videos to learn more about Calaveras Big Trees State Park and see what wonders we have! Some are recorded webinars via our virtual...
California Boater Card
Apply for a California boater card
California Citrus State Historic Park
Agriculture – The California Citrus State Historic Park interprets the industry’s role in the history and development of California through the stories of the diverse...
California Citrus State Historic Park – YouTube
Watch videos about the wildlife, fruits, and cultural history of the California Citrus State Historic Park.