Dates to Know — Winter 2026

Planning for the next three months of interpretation in your park? Here are some dates to know:

February

• February, All Month: Black History Month
• February 16: Presidents’ Day State Holiday
• February 25: Interpretation Book Club Meeting

March

• March, All Month: Women’s History Month
• March 3: World Wildlife Day
• March 8: International Women’s Day
• March 17-19: Natural Resource Interpretation Training Regional Workshop at Columbia SHP
• March 31: Cesar Chavez Day State Holiday

April

• April 14-17: Natural Resource Interpretation Training Regional Workshop at Mendocino Woodlands Camp Association
• April 19 (likely date): National Junior Ranger Day, NPS
• April 19-25: National Volunteer Week 
• April 22: Earth Day

Start Planning For…

• 2026, All Year: America 250
• 2026, All Year: Anza 250
• May, All Month: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
• May, All Month: Preservation Month 
• May 5-7: Natural Resource Interpretation Training Regional Workshop at King Gillette Ranch
• May 25: Memorial Day State Holiday
• June, All Month: LGBTQ2S+ Pride Month
• June 10-14: State Parks Week