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Be sure to visit our Nature Museum, located across the street from Big Basin State Park Headquarters (follow the crosswalk from Headquarters). It’s open year-round, from 8-5. Discover Big Basin’s amazing natural resources!
WHEN: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m., Year Round
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.bigbasin.org/activitiesmain.html
Litter Getters is a great way to learn how to make a difference while keeping our parks clean. This program encourages children to collect trash and act responsibly while visiting California State Parks. Each bag of litter collected earns a sticker. Once all of the stickers have been collected, participants will earn an official Litter Getter recycled pencil. Litter Getters is offered year ’round and is suitable for most ages. More information is available at any open campground entrance station or from park staff.
WHEN: Year round
COST: FREE
MORE INFORMATION: http://humboldtredwoods.org/litter_getters
Creek Critters: This program meets at Beaver Creek Picnic Area where participants will learn all about what goes on in the creek.
Puppet Shows: These programs are put on by volunteer puppeteers for the enjoyment of all.
Campfire Programs: These programs are presented by Park Aides, Interns and volunteers and involve different subjects such as stargazing, storytelling, singing and “hug a tree” which is put on by Search and Rescue.
WHEN: Check the more information link for upcoming dates.
MORE INFORMATION: http://bigtrees.org/events-programs/summer-programs/
Hike the Pomo Trail for a wildflower exploratory treat.
WHEN: 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m., Saturday, April 21, 2012
COST: $15 for non-members, $5 for members
MORE INFORMATION: Registration online is required, email stewards@mcn.org for more information
This event is sponsored by Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, one of the League’s many education partners.
Step back in time to visit a circa 1900 dairy ranch in Santa Cruz County at Wilder Ranch State Park. Play Victorian Games or bring a picnic to enjoy on the front lawn, visit the farm animals and see what activities are taking place on the ranch this weekend. You may learn about hand quilting, watch blacksmithing, or learn about the Meder Family voyage to California. Weekends at 1:00p.m., join the 1-hour tour of the 1897 Victorian home, 1896 water-powered machine shop, and other historic buildings. Call (831) 426-0505 for weekend scheduled activities.
WHEN: Weekends from 11:00am to 3:00pm and tours of the ranch buildings at 1:00pm
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.thatsmypark.org/calendar/page/2/ OR (831) 426-0505
Calaveras Big Trees State Park offers a guided hike through the North Grove area of the park. Come enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the park while learning about why this place is so special. The hike is approximately 1.5 hours long and is open to all family members (except dogs). Meet at the Visitor Center and wear appropriate footwear. Depending on snow conditions, hikers may use snowshoes. Snowshoes are provided for adults and kids first-come, first-served.
WHEN: 1:00 p.m., Saturdays
COST: FREE with paid admission to the park
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=551
For more information, please call the Visitor Center at (209) 795-3840 or (209) 795-7980.
Keep up on the effort to save many California State Parks, including redwood parks, from closure by viewing The First 70, a short film about Californians uniting to develop solutions to the parks crisis. Another film, California Forever, The Story of California State Parks, is a documentary celebrating California’s state parks (see the trailer). See where The First 70 is showing this month.
California Forever Benefit for Central Coast State Parks Association
WHEN: Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 6 p.m., wine and hors d’oeuvres reception in the theater lobby; 7 p.m., film.
COST: $45. Hearst Castle bus transportation will be available from the Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay State Park at 5 p.m. For tickets and bus reservations, visit ccnha.org. You also may call Mary Golden at (805) 772-2694 x102 if you have questions or to purchase tickets.
WHERE: Hearst Castle Giant Screen Theater, 750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, California.
IN ADDITION: The filmmakers will answer questions after the movie.
Please join SPAWN’s Dr. Chris Pincetich for a very special Creek Walk on Saturday, April 28 and lecture Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Point Reyes Birding Festival.
Plan on being a part of one of the most spectacular avian educational events in the Bay Area! Come and learn about our valuable natural resources and the tremendous biodiversity of Western Marin and Sonoma County. Great Leaders and Tour Guides: Jules Evens, Keith Hansen, Rich Stallcup, Lisa Hug, David Wimpfheimer, Al Jaramillo, Sarah Allen and many more. 70+ outings and presentations over a four-day weekend, including: Field Outings for Birders of all Levels, Birdsong Walks, Kid’s Events, Wildflower Walks, Marine Mammal Viewing and a Cordell Bank Pelagic Tour.
Space is limited and advance registration is required.
WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2012 – Creek walk; Sunday, April 29, 2012- lecture
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.pointreyesbirdingfestival.org/site/
This event is sponsored by SPAWN, one of the League’s many education partners.
Keep up on the effort to save many California State Parks, including redwood parks, from closure by viewing The First 70, a short film about Californians uniting to develop solutions to the parks crisis. Another film, California Forever, The Story of California State Parks, is a documentary celebrating California’s state parks (see the trailer). See where California Forever is showing this month.
The First 70 Upcoming Screenings:
Friday, May 11 @ 6 p.m.
Historic Ranch House, Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
Hosted by: Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association
RSVP: Email info@andersonmarsh.org or call (707) 995-2658
Wednesday, May 23 @ 7:45 p.m.
Benicia Community Center Multipurpose Room, East L. St., Benicia
Hosted by: Benicia State Parks Association and the City of Benicia
RSVP: Public screening, no RSVP necessary
Contact BSPA President Carol Berman with questions, carol@nicholsberman.com or (707) 745-5845
Saturday, May 26 @11 a.m.
Reed Hall, Hillcrest Baptist Church, 800 Lighthouse Dr., Vallejo
Hosted by: Vallejo Heights Neighborhood Association
RSVP: Public screening, no RSVP necessary
Find out how families lived during Mexican Rancho and early dairy ranching days at Wilder Ranch State Park’s Family Living History Days. Activities include a selection of hands-on activities and demonstrations, and may include draft…horse wagon rides, branding, horseshoes, hand-making tortillas and salsa, chuck wagon style cooking, roping skills and lawn games. Come for a picnic on the lawn and follow it up with a game of tug of war, sack races, hoops, stilts, bubbles and more! The event is held on the grounds of the Wilder Ranch Cultural Preserve.
WHEN: April 15th, May 12th and November 10, 2012 at 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.thatsmypark.org/cp-calendar/177-2/#more-177
