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– Ishxenta SP – May 23
May 23 – Join us for a new guided walk at Ishxenta State Park! This incredible park is home to diverse wildlife and seasonal wildflowers,...
– Los Angeles SHP – May 17
May 17 – Time : 2:00pm – 6:00pm Date : 5/17/25 Location : Los Angeles State Historic Park 1245 N Spring...
– Mount Tamalpais SP – May 25
May 25 – Starts at Pantoll at 12pm Join State Park Interpreter Hillary on the seventh in a series of hikes that explores the...
– Samuel P. Taylor SP – May 24
May 24 – Join us at the campfire center in Samuel P. Taylor State Park for a screen of the feature documentary: Giants Rising ...
“Eureka Experience” at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Learn about interpretive programs offered at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
“Path of the Padres” Hike at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
California State Parks staff at the San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area lead the popular “Path of the Padres” hikes for the public on Saturdays...
*** NEW *** Fish Print Art Gyotaku – Dos Rios – May 17
May 17 – Join Park Interpretive Specialist, Selena, for a Gyotaku Fish Print event. Gyotaku is a Japanese artistic form of fish print are dating...
20 Years of Labor and Love: the Restoration of the Castro Adobe – YouTube
The Castro Adobe is complete, 20 years after State Parks took ownership of the historic property and began a collaborative effort to preserve and restore...
30×30 California
The 30×30 goal is intended to help accelerate conservation of our lands and coastal waters through voluntary, collaborative action with partners across the state to...
A Guide to the Side of the Sea
This Guide provides a basic understanding of ecological principles that will enable a teacher to help students to maximize their learning during the precious time...
A Teacher’s Guide to Historical and Contemporary Kumeyaay Culture
A Supplemental Resource for Third and Fourth Grade Teachers by Geralyn Marie Hoffman and Lynn H. Gamble, Ph.D.
Activities For Kids – Monterey State Historic Park
At home learning experiences for kids (Covid)
Activities for Youth at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Do you like history? Have you always wanted to learn all about the past and the people who came before you? Well now, Old Town...
Adamson House Garden Tour – Malibu Lagoon SB – May 16,23,30
May 16,23,30 – Experience the beauty of history and nature on a guided garden tour at Adamson House! Stroll through stunning landscapes, lush gardens, and...
Adult Group Tours at The California State Railroad Museum
Information for scheduling a group tour at the CA State Railroad Museum
Agents of Discovery
Agents of Discovery is a place-based educational augmented reality app easily played by families, individuals, or K-12 students from a mobile device.
Allensworth Collection | Smithsonian Learning Lab
View information and photos associated with Col. Allensworth State Historic Park
Allensworth: A Piece of the World
Read a teachers guide with student lessons and resources associated with Col. Allensworth State Historic Park
American Black Bears in California State Parks
Learn about American Black Bears in California State Parks
Angel Island State Park
Asian American and Pacific Islander History – From 1910 to 1940, the U.S. Immigration Station processed hundreds of thousands of immigrants, the majority from China...
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve
This State Natural Reserve is located on California’s most consistent poppy-bearing land. Other wildflowers: owl’s clover, lupine, goldfield, cream cups, and coreopsis, to name a...
Antelope Valley Indian Museum Collection | Smithsonian Learning Lab
View pieces from the collection at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California and is known for its vast landscape and diverse wildlife. The park features...
AquaSMART Live!
Home Frequently Asked Questions Assembly Show Dates Assembly Request Form AquaSMART Curriculum While playing in the water can be fun, it can also be dangerous....
Aquatic Centers Offering On-the-Water Courses
Aquatic Centers operated by universities, colleges, local public agencies, and nonprofit organizations, provide classroom and on-the-water boating safety education in kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, powerboating,...
Aquatic Safety in California State Parks
Learn about aquatic safety at California State Parks
Armed Forces Day – Railtown 1897 SHP – May 17
May 17 – Visit Railtown on Armed Forces Day for a scenic excursion train ride through the Mother Lode countryside. * This event is...
Art in the Park with Xochitl – Los Angeles SHP – May 28
May 28 – Art in the Park with Xochitl Date of event: The 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of every month. Time...
Asilomar State Beach Online Activities for Kids
Play an augmented reality game and download a coloring book
ATV Safety Training at State Vehicular Recreation Areas
Learn about ATV safety training offered at several SVRAs
Auburn SRA Special Events
See a calendar of events at Auburn SRA
Auto Safari – Tule Elk SNR – May 24
May 24 – Join us for an “Auto Safari” of the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve at 10:00a.m. The tour consists of a brief presentation...
Basic Interpretation Learning System
The Basic Interpretation Learning System (BILS) represents a major milestone in interpretive training. It provides our Department’s first-ever comprehensive, standardized resource for introductory interpretation training.
Be Bear Aware
Learn how to be bear aware while visiting parks that share spaces with black bears.
Become and Environmental Educator and Partner Dockwalker
In 1999, Save Our Shores (SOS) started the Dockwalker program to provide one-on-one outreach in local harbors to help boaters appropriately discard of used oil,...
Beyond the Blacktop Podcast
Join the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division of California State Parks as we discuss all things OHV in California.
Big Basin Plant Walk – Big Basin Redwoods SP – May 17
May 17 – Join us for a guided program about the native plants at Big Basin State Park. During this program, we will learn to...
Big Basin Redwoods State Park: A Guided Walk in the Woods – Big Basin Redwoods SP – May 17,18,24,25,31
May 17,18,24,25,31 – Join a Volunteer Docent or State Park Interpretive Staff on a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Loop at Big Basin! This...
Black Bears in Autumn – YouTube
Learn what’s going on inside a bear’s body during Autumn as they prepare for hibernation!
Blooms, Butterflies, and Native Roots – 5/23/25 9:30- 12:30
Join us for a new guided walk at Ishxenta State Park! This incredible park is home to diverse wildlife and seasonal wildflowers, as well as...
Boating and Safety Outreach
Vital information for all boaters.
Boating Clean and Green
As a boater, you love being out on the water and have a stake in clean, healthy waterways. In order to ensure that your experience...
Boating Safety – Bethany Reservoir SRA – May 17
May 17 – Boating Safety Get the latest information about what is happening in the park. Ask about parks projects boating information, safety information,...
Boating Safety & General Information for Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Learn about boating safety at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Boating Safety and Education for All
Welcome to the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) safety and education page! DBW relies on partnerships with many organizations (educational institutions, aquatic centers,...
Boating Safety Classes and Courses
Learn about boater safety
Boating Safety Information- Rules and Regulations
Learn boating safety – rules and regulations while visiting Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
Bodie Foundation Public and Private Tours
Free history talks, stamp mill tours, or private tours by the Bodie Foundation.