ParkSpeak: Exploring the Impact of Black History at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Black history and experiences, as well as the countless societal contributions, have left indelible legacies from coast to coast and across time – including at California State Parks. One park with a rich history and a legacy that embodies the African American experience to this day is Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park (SHP). Before becoming […]
Honoring Women’s Contributions to Exploring, Protecting and Honoring Mother Nature
Women’s History Month invites us to honor women who have blazed new trails of exploration and conservation to protect and preserve the places we love. (Let’s be honest – we do this every month. ❤️) From Junko Tabei – Japanese mountaineer and first woman to reach the top of Mount Everest and achieve the Seven Summits, to […]
Thanking the Earth Day Park Superstars
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Earth Day is important to us at Parks California. Having a dedicated day to ground ourselves in all the planet does for us also allows us to celebrate our values and our mission with everyone. Protecting our environment takes more than one day, and it certainly takes more […]
Celebrating Earth Day Together Everyday
At Parks California every day is Earth Day. We all play an important role in protecting the natural and diverse lands that make up the 280 California State Parks, but some members of our community have taken their role to the next level. Whether your California State Parks staff member or a new visitor, let’s do our part to enjoy and care […]
Meet the Women Leading Natural Resource Stewardship Across State Parks
For Women’s History Month, Parks California is proud to feature California State Park’s Program Managers and the Senior Environmental Scientists across the state who are managing programs and projects to preserve California’s unique biodiversity and habitats. These women stand on the strong shoulders of trailblazers who have knocked down barriers, opening up doors for more women to lead in the stewardship of our treasured landscapes. Click the map below […]
Top 5 Things We Learned About Protecting California State Parks from Jay Chamberlin
Everyone – from sustainability experts to casual visitors – can practice caring for our natural spaces to ensure California State Parks continue to thrive! California Natural Resources Chief Jay Chamberlin shared this invaluable piece of wisdom during a recent chat with our President and CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor. They talked about California’s extraordinary natural resources – from redwood forests to deserts, beaches, mountains and the largest alpine lake in North America – and how each one […]
Making History, Staying Hopeful
In January, our nation witnessed history. We watched as Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first Black, South Asian, and woman vice president of the United States. We listened as the first National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, recited an inspirational poem, “The Hill We Climb.” At Parks California, we feel hopeful that the […]
ParkSpeak: Sumeg Village in Sue-meg State Park
This year, we’re adventuring through California’s State Parks – virtually. California’s 280 state parks offer a rich history that can provide much more to their visitors beyond the benefits of experiencing nature. With our virtual series, ParkSpeak, Parks California connects community members across the state with a guided, behind-the-scenes tour exploring the histories and ongoing […]
