Visitors can enjoy the California coast in Sue-meg State Park. Photo courtesy of California State Parks.
SACRAMENTO — California State Parks and partners will be celebrating the fifth annual California State Parks Week with special events at state parks throughout the North Coast region beginning Wednesday, June 10. Presented by California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, Parks California and Save the Redwoods League, this exciting celebration will feature special programs and activities highlighting the incredible diversity of the nation’s largest state park system.
WHAT: Fifth Annual California State Parks Week
WHEN: Wednesday, June 10 to Sunday, June 14
SPOTLIGHT EVENT IN THE NORTH COAST: The fifth annual celebration includes five spotlight events over five days that highlight the unmatched diversity of California’s state parks. In the North Coast, the spotlight event will be Saturday, June 13 at Sue-meg State Park for a free community celebration offering a variety of activities, including guided cultural walks, Junior Ranger programs for kids, food, cultural sharing, and much more. This will be a fun and memorable experience that celebrates the brand-new interpretive exhibits developed and designed by the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People, Trinidad Rancheria, the Yurok Tribe and California State Parks. This event begins at 11 a.m. RSVP to Newsroom@parks.ca.gov.
OTHER NORTH COAST EVENTS:
Wednesday, June 10
History Hike at Mendocino Headlands State Park: Join State Parks interpreter Anica Williams for an interactive hike through Mendocino Headlands State Park that explores the park’s history and will acquaint you with some of its many characters. This nature walk is about a 1-mile loop and mostly flat. Note: This trail is not currently ADA accessible.
Thursday, June 11
Nature Journaling for Beginners at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve: Participate in nature journaling in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve to spark your curiosity and discover the magic of capturing your observations on paper. Bring a sketchbook, pencils, pens and your senses. Bring a snack, water and a pillow to sit on.
Friday, June 12
Campando en las Secoyas Costeras! (Campout in the Coast Redwoods!): Camp under the towering redwoods of Humboldt Redwoods State Park and enjoy guided activities that introduce the joys of camping, nature exploration and outdoor skills. We’re excited to partner again with CUMBRE Humboldt, Latino Outdoors, and Save the Redwoods League to provide this immersive and all-inclusive recreational opportunity. This program is all about fostering connection—with the land, with nature, and with each other—so families can experience the wonder of California’s redwood parks while building community and a sense of belonging in their local parks. Note: Registration for this event is full.
Storytime and S’mores in MacKerricher State Park: Join us for a special California State Parks Week celebration for families. Gather around the campfire for the lively, child-friendly story of Why?—an interactive story about curiosity and belonging, followed by campfire s’mores!
Saturday, June 13
Discover Nature’s Hidden Secrets at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve: Discover how a redwood grove tells its story through seasonal shifts, bringing new wonders weekly. We will discuss briefly how redwoods and other species relate to each other to create a beautiful and healthy life balance in the forest. Then we will go on a 1-hour walking tour and find what secrets the forest has to reveal.
Prescribed Fire – Restoring Natural Cycles for Forest Health at Hendy Woods State Park: Join us for a special campfire program highlighting the work of California State Parks’ Wildfire and Forest Resilience program. Fire is a natural part of a forest’s cycle of growth and renewal. Discover how State Parks utilize prescribed fire as a land management tool to support forest health. Marshmallows will be roasted for s’mores near the end of this campfire program.
Sunday, June 14
Forest Restoration Volunteer Workday at Trinidad State Beach: Help State Parks restore the Sitka spruce forest. Next to habitat loss, invasive species are the greatest threat to maintaining natural diversity. Non-native plants, animals and pathogens harm native ecosystems by competing with and displacing native species, accelerating erosion, impacting wetlands, and harming plants and wildlife. This event will focus on restoring the Sitka spruce forest and coastal scrub by removing invasive non-native plant species, such as English ivy.
Visit castateparksweek.org for a full list of the more than 170 events happening throughout the week.
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California State Parks Foundation, an independent, member-supported nonprofit with over 50 years of history, is dedicated to protecting and preserving the California state park system for the benefit of all. We work in parks and in Sacramento with partners, park staff, and policymakers to address the challenges parks face. To make real and lasting change, we are working to build a movement of people who enjoy and advocate for their parks now, and for future generations. Learn more at www.calparks.org, or find California State Parks Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Parks California, created by the State of California to expand the reach and impact of its parks system, strengthens our public lands and inspires all people to experience these extraordinary places. As a public-private partner, we work alongside California State Parks, public lands agencies, tribal, community and nonprofit organizations to design solutions that make these spaces more inclusive, climate-resilient and sustainable. Together, we’re advancing a new partnership model that supports healthy communities and ecosystems to meet the needs of a changing California. Learn more: www.ParksCalifornia.org.
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| Save the Redwoods League revitalizes coast redwood and giant sequoia forests across California’s redwood range. In partnership with state and federal agencies, Tribes, and communities, we have conserved more than 220,000 acres in 76 parks and preserves and restored 37,000 acres. Our work bolsters carbon storage, strengthens wildfire resilience, benefits local economies, and safeguards iconic landscapes enjoyed by millions. For more information, visit SaveTheRedwoods.org. Facebook I LinkedIn I Instagram I YouTube I Blog I Threads |