Announcing the 2024 Adventure Pass Grants Program
Parks California, in partnership with California State Parks, is excited to announce the second round of the Adventure Pass Grants Program. The 2024 Adventure Pass
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Parks California, in partnership with California State Parks, is excited to announce the second round of the Adventure Pass Grants Program. The 2024 Adventure Pass
Grants will be awarded to 29 non-profits working to address equitable access to parks — especially for under-resourced communities in California SACRAMENTO, Calif. – February
Today California State Parks nearly tripled the number of Adventure Pass park locations – expanding from 19 to 54 participating parks – for California fourth graders and fourth grade teachers!
Hear more from Myrian and our partners about this new initiative bringing artists and communities together to create public art in state parks!
For this episode of Sustainability Leaders Podcasts, our President & CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor sat down with Melissa Fifield, Head of BMO Climate Institute, to talk about how Parks California is focusing on equitable access and landscape stewardship to help build meaningful connections to nature for everyone.
California State Parks, Parks California, and SF Parks Alliance will host a kite festival called “Kite the Bay.”
Transnomadica’s first collection for Parks California, called “RETURN TO NATURE,” will feature vintage one-of-a-kind, restored and customized t-shirts, sweatshirts, outerwear and accessories.
Join us for the launch our 2023 artist collaboration featuring Jeremy Collins and enjoy a reception with the artist at Los Angeles State Historic Park!
Parks across the state will offer special community events with in-person and virtual programming
California State Parks’ Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (SRA) and Parks California are hosting a free community event called Growing Together Day to celebrate this unique 252-acre urban oasis and vital state park.
As Parks California’s Staff Accountant, Milton Garcia is responsible for all accounting activities related to the maintenance of the general ledger. He works closely with the entire team to help the organization succeed in strengthening its financial position and to successfully meet day-to-day operational goals.
Milton has a decade of experience in accounting dedicated to non-profit organizations, with a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Along with daily accounting tasks, Milton has experience with month-end close, financial reporting and audits. Prior to joining Parks California, he worked with several non-profit organizations, including the California Alumni Association, the Center for Global Education and ProNica (the latter two were based in Nicaragua). He likes hiking and capturing moments through photography.
Milton’s favorite state park is Mount Tamalpais State Park.
As the Executive & Business Administrator, Rebecca Miller works closely with all members of Parks California, including the President & CEO, and Board of Directors, to support administrative needs. Rebecca comes to Parks California with over 25 years of nonprofit operations and development experience. Her career path has resulted in a robust and varied skill set. In her prior roles she has been responsible for Executive and Board support, written and creative communications, marketing, fundraising, event planning, bookkeeping, database management and donor cultivation. She is especially adept at streamlining processes and implementing efficiencies.
In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys crafting and being in nature, namely spending time at the ocean and among the majestic California redwoods. Her favorite state park is McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.