A view of Mitchell Canyon in Mount Diablo State Park. Golden grassy plains with green hills in the background and a blue sky with white clouds. Read more about Wonder Hikes 2025 at Mount Diablo State Park

Wonder Hikes 2025 at Mount Diablo State Park

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Adult learners, Families, Mount Diablo State Park, Nature, Nature Hikes, Recreators, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

Have you ever wondered about the many species of organisms that inhabit our world beyond the sidewalks and streets? This is the hike for you! Wonder and wander now with us while we explore the magnificent Mitchell Canyon in Mount Diablo State Park. Each month we will... Read MoreRead more about Wonder Hikes 2025 at Mount Diablo State Park

A town sign "Welcome to Locke" in English and Chinese letters. Read more about Locke Guided Tours

Locke Guided Tours

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Adult learners, Culture, Families, Locke Boarding House Museum Point of Interest, Museum Tours, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

Visitors are welcome to Locke and there are no fees for visiting. The entire town is a historical site, but also a living community; therefore, visitors should respect the privacy of Locke’s residents. Guided tours are available to groups of a minimum of ten people... Read MoreRead more about Locke Guided Tours

Photo of a large telescope, "Challenger" at the Fremont Peak Observatory in Fremont Peak State Park Read more about Fremont Peak Observatory – Public Programs

Fremont Peak Observatory – Public Programs

by | Jan 9, 2025 | Adult learners, Educators, Events, Families, Fremont Peak State Park, Nature, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

The Observatory is open to the public for scheduled viewing and educational programs. When the summer advection fog rolls in from Monterey Bay and covers the lights of Hollister and Gilroy, the skies above Fremont Peak are as dark and star-filled as any place to be... Read MoreRead more about Fremont Peak Observatory – Public Programs

A group of hikers is walking along a trail in Anderson Marsh SHP Read more about Nature Walks at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

Nature Walks at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

by | Jan 9, 2025 | Adult learners, Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, Families, Nature Hikes, Recreators, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

Monthly Guided Nature Walks will be held at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park on the second Saturday of each month, except for January and December. The Guided Walks are led by volunteer State Parks Docents, and provide an opportunity to observe wildlife at the Park... Read MoreRead more about Nature Walks at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park

A view of the Point Cabrillo Light station at the edge of a cliff at sunset. Read more about Education Programs at Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

Education Programs at Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

by | Jan 9, 2025 | Adult learners, Educators, Families, K-12 Field Trips, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

The award-winning education program at Point Cabrillo has been refined over the past 20 years. Each spring our dynamic and experienced instructors bring local school classes 1st through 5th grade for different grade appropriate curriculum. Education... Read MoreRead more about Education Programs at Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park