Young visitors participate in a pollinator party at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park during 2024 California State Parks Week. Photo from 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 State 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
NORTH STATE EVENTS:
Saturday, June 13
Forebay Fun Day at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area: The Forebay Fun Day is a family event where visitors can enjoy a variety of activities as they relax at the North Forebay. Participants are invited to engage with tie dye, chalk drawing, bubble fun, an Inspiration Walk and butterfly release. Several community partners will share their programs, including the Butte County Library’s mobile library, West Coast Falconry Raptors, Healing Sound Bowls and City of Oroville Museums.
Pollinator Party: Bug Out! at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park: This event explores the relationships between pollinators, plants and people. This year, visitors are going to Bug Out! by expanding the Pollinator Party to include other important insects, like decomposers. The event includes local community organizations from Tehama County and the surrounding area. By celebrating and learning about pollinators, the event provides families with opportunities to expand their knowledge of ecosystems. Activities include a ladybug and butterfly release, pollinator costume parade and contest, StoryWalk©, pollinator arts and crafts, temporary exhibits, giveaways, an obstacle course and activities by community participants.
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
Explore the Historic Courthouse Museum at Shasta State Historic Park: Explore local Gold Rush history during guided tour of the historic park’s Courthouse Museum on Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday, June 14, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and begins at the entrance of the Courthouse Museum. Tours are free and parking is available at no cost along State Route 299. The courthouse features historical exhibits and an exceptional collection of historic California artwork. The museum’s interior is air-conditioned, but summer temperatures in Shasta can exceed 100 degrees. Please bring water and limit time outdoors.
Visit castateparksweek.org for a full list of the more than 170 events happening throughout the week.
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The California Department of Parks and Recreation, popularly known as State Parks, and the programs supported by its Office of Historic Preservation and divisions of Boating and Waterways and Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation provides for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. Learn more at parks.ca.gov.
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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 |