Youth & Families Archives - Adventures in Learning

A painted illustration showing various natural "recyclers": inky cap mushroom, bark beetle, ensatina salamander, termite, carpenter ant, bacteria, earthworm, vulture, tree snag, raccoon, hermit crab, clam, sea urchin. Illustration done by J. Maddox

Nature’s Recyclers

by Jonathan Camacho | May 17, 2025 | Educators, Instructional Resources, Nature, Youth

Interior of the historically preserved Litsch General Store located in Shasta State Historic Park

Virtual Tour of the Litsch General Store at Shasta State Historic Park

by Jonathan Camacho | Jan 22, 2025 | Adult learners, Culture, Educators, Families, Instructional Resources, Shasta State Historic Park, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

Take a virtual tour through the Litsch Store at Shasta State Historic Park. The Litsch family operated this grocery store, later a general merchandise store, from 1873-1961. Today the store serves as a museum for park visitors when staffing allows. Read MoreRead more about Virtual Tour of the Litsch General Store at Shasta State Historic Park

Old wooden and brick structures in Bodie State Historic Park

Bodie Foundation Public and Private Tours

by Jonathan Camacho | Jan 16, 2025 | Adult learners, Culture, Families, Museum Tours, Youth & Families

Free history talks, stamp mill tours, or private tours by the Bodie Foundation. Read MoreRead more about Bodie Foundation Public and Private Tours

A historical black and white photo Japanese immigrants posing at the now Crystal Cove State Park

Virtual Exhibit: Japanese American Pioneering Community at Crystal Cove State Park

by Jonathan Camacho | Jan 13, 2025 | Adult learners, Crystal Cove State Park, Culture, Educators, Families, Instructional Resources, Teens, Youth, Youth & Families

Explore this interactive virtual exhibit of the pioneering Japanese American community at Crystal Cove State Park. https://www.thinglink.com/mediacard/1797056608233062886 Read MoreRead more about Virtual Exhibit: Japanese American Pioneering Community at Crystal Cove State Park

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.

Wonder Hikes 2025 at Mount Diablo State Park

by Jonathan Camacho | 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

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