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

Northern Elephant Seals Read more about Central Coast State Parks Association – School Groups

Central Coast State Parks Association – School Groups

by | Aug 15, 2025 | Educators, Hearst San Simeon State Park, K-12 Field Trips, Morro Bay State Park, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, Pismo State Beach

School programs are offered at the Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History, Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, Oceano Dunes District Visitor Center, and Hearst San Simeon State Park. School programs and tours are offered free of charge and are led by... Read MoreRead more about Central Coast State Parks Association – School Groups

A colorful mural at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History features marine animals, including sea lions, dolphins, and whales, swimming through a vibrant blue ocean scene. The mural is painted along a curved outdoor walkway bordered by railings and surrounded by trees Read more about The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

by | Aug 15, 2025 | Adult learners, Educators, Families, K-12 Field Trips, Morro Bay State Park, Museum Tours, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History is situated on a hill above the bay and has panoramic views of the estuary, sandspit, Morro Rock, and the Pacific Ocean. As the only Natural History Museum in the California State Park system, the museum features hands-on... Read MoreRead more about The Morro Bay Museum of Natural History

A park interpreter at Hearst San Simeon State Park shows three children a replica elephant seal skull. The kids, holding notebooks, listen attentively around a table with educational items like rope and models. Read more about Elephant Seal School Group Program at Hearst San Simeon State Park

Elephant Seal School Group Program at Hearst San Simeon State Park

by | Aug 15, 2025 | Educators, Hearst San Simeon State Park, K-12 Field Trips, Nature

California State Parks invites students of all ages to discover the fascinating world of elephant seals! Each year, thousands of students are welcomed to explore the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery in Hearst San Simeon State Park. Read MoreRead more about Elephant Seal School Group Program at Hearst San Simeon State Park

A wide aerial view of Seattle, Washington, showing the downtown skyline with tall buildings under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, there is a busy freight yard with numerous train tracks and colorful shipping containers Read more about California State Railroad Museum – Rail Innovation in Action

California State Railroad Museum – Rail Innovation in Action

by | Aug 1, 2025 | California State Railroad Museum, Culture, Youth

Calling all high school students: Start creating solutions for your communities! Overview Railroading doesn’t just have a past—it has a present, and a bright future. This future depends on the people who join its ranks and what problem-solving skills they bring to the... Read MoreRead more about California State Railroad Museum – Rail Innovation in Action