Logo for the Dockside podcast. A blue heart, with a water droplet and ripples, with the word "Dockside" under it. Read more about What’s up? – Upcoming Dockwalker Trainings and new Dockside Podcast Episodes

What’s up? – Upcoming Dockwalker Trainings and new Dockside Podcast Episodes Dockwalker Trainings Dockwalkers provide one-on-one outreach in local harbors to share best clean boating practices and help boaters appropriately discard of used oil and waste... Read MoreRead more about What’s up? – Upcoming Dockwalker Trainings and new Dockside Podcast Episodes

The Cloud Forest Temple at Weaverville Joss House SHP is a hidden gem that very few people have seen due to its remoteness. Read more about What’s up? – Coming Full Circle with 360° Tours

What’s up? – Coming Full Circle with 360° Tours Back in the thick of Covid, interpreters brought our parks to the quarantined masses through the 360° platform RoundMe. Unfortunately, RoundMe shut down in 2023 and all uploaded tours went kaput. But if your... Read MoreRead more about What’s up? – Coming Full Circle with 360° Tours

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What’s Up? – Interpretation and Education Division Embarks on Developing 5-Year Strategic Plan Under the leadership of the Interpretation and Education Chief, Heather Holm, and in partnership with the California State Parks Foundation, the California State... Read MoreRead more about What’s Up? – Interpretation and Education Division Embarks on Developing 5-Year Strategic Plan

Photograph portrait of a woman standing on the coastal bluffs of Point Lobos SNR. Read more about Beyond Interpretation – Coordinating Volunteer Coordinators

Beyond Interpretation – Coordinating Volunteer Coordinators The relationship between California State Parks and its volunteers is critical to our mission. The person who shoulders the responsibility of nurturing and assisting the staff who coordinate the many... Read MoreRead more about Beyond Interpretation – Coordinating Volunteer Coordinators

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Interpretive Tips and Tricks – Lessons from BIGI 13 Lessons from BIGI 13 True learning happens through community, not through top-down instruction. The Basic Interpretation for Guides and Interpreters (BIGI) training has always embraced a community learning... Read MoreRead more about Interpretive Tips and Tricks – Lessons from BIGI 13