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Junior Rangers at TRNERR

by | Sep 3, 2025 | Junior Rangers, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Youth, Youth & Families

Junior Rangers gather at more than 70 California State Parks from the redwood region, to the high sierras, to the sunny Southern California beaches. Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to take part in this exciting program, designed to help them discover the rich... Read MoreRead more about Junior Rangers at TRNERR

Bright yellow wildflowers bloom on a hillside, with pine trees and a hazy valley in the background. Read more about Junior Rangers at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Junior Rangers at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

by | Sep 3, 2025 | Junior Rangers, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, Youth, Youth & Families

The California State Parks Junior Ranger Program is a free, fun, and educational program for kids ages 7–12. Over the course of the program, kids will learn about topics related to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, including our native plants, mammals, reptiles,... Read MoreRead more about Junior Rangers at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

A wooden footbridge leads to a small white adobe building at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, surrounded by trees and a rustic wooden fence. Read more about California History and Nature on the Homestead

California History and Nature on the Homestead

by | Aug 18, 2025 | Culture, Educators, Families, Junior Rangers, K-12 Field Trips, Living history, Museum Tours, Nature, PORTS, Summer Learning Program, Teens, Volunteer, William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, Youth, Youth & Families

A small park that memorializes important California figure William Brown Ide and his contribution to the state’s history! Read MoreRead more about California History and Nature on the Homestead

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San Elijo State Beach – In-Park Educational Programs

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San Elijo State Beach – In-Park Educational Programs

by | Mar 22, 2024 | Campfire programs, Families, Junior Rangers, Litter Getters, Nature Hikes, PORTS, San Elijo State Beach, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

Learn about campground interpretative programs offered at San Elijo State Beach https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29919 Read MoreRead more about San Elijo State Beach – In-Park Educational Programs

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Orange Coast District State Parks – YouTube Channel

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Orange Coast District State Parks – YouTube Channel

by | Mar 15, 2024 | Bolsa Chica State Beach, Crystal Cove State Park, Culture, Doheny State Beach, Huntington State Beach, Instructional Resources, Junior Rangers, Nature, San Onofre State Beach, Youth, Youth & Families

Explore our educational and informational videos related to the beautiful beaches, tidepools, and wilderness areas in the Orange Coast District of California State Parks. We will be reporting from the State Beaches that border the coast throughout Orange County. This... Read MoreRead more about Orange Coast District State Parks – YouTube Channel