Kicking off our fourth year of Route to Parks with lessons learned
One of the best parts of my job is working with our network of nonprofit grantees to create long-lasting …
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Join us in welcoming our 2023 – 2024 Career Pathways grantees
At Parks California, one of our key focus areas is supporting California State Parks by ensuring career development opportunities …
Where Past Meets Present: the new Virtual Adventurer App
We’re so excited to announce the official launch of Virtual Adventurer, California State Parks’ new mobile application that takes …
Growing Together Day 2023 – a celebration of community, art, and parks for everyone
It was a beautiful day at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area as the community came out to celebrate this …
Exit interview with Ryan Swanson, our 2022 – 2023 Climate Fellow
Our inaugural Parks California Climate Fellow, Ryan Swanson, recently wrapped up his fellowship where, for the last year, he …
Celebrating Earth Day, today and every day
The first Earth Day was recognized in 1970 as a way to raise awareness of environmental issues. Today …
Scaling Up Success: Cross-Boundary Partnerships for Managing Invasive Plants
Finding solutions to managing invasive plants found in state parks and on public lands is a challenging prospect, …
Kindley Walsh Lawlor’s interview with Environmental Directions
Our President & CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor sat down with Environmental Directions, the longest-running environmental radio program in the …
From Idea to Reality: Launching the Adventure Pass Grant Program
By Emily Henry Did you know that California State Parks offers free entry at 19 state parks for …
Celebrating Literacy at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
By Veronica Silva-Miranda Carmen Bogan takes a photo of community members at the Where’s Rodney Celebration. California State …