Parks California and California State Parks Honored by Public Lands Alliance with its 2025 Partner Award
For Immediate Release The public-private partnership works to care for, preserve and protect California’s 280 state parks, ensuring these natural resources are available to all SACRAMENTO — The Public Lands Alliance honored Parks California and California State Parks with its 2025 Public Lands Partner Award at its recent annual convention, which celebrates the leading-edge achievements […]
Parks California Awards $1 Million to more than 30 Organizations
For Immediate Release Now in its fifth year, Route to Parks program expands efforts to make it easy for visitors to get to California’s state parks SACRAMENTO — Parks California and California State Parks today announced grants to 31 organizations throughout California, totaling more than $1 million to improve access to state parks and create […]
Exploring the Magic of Outdoor Learning: A Teacher Symposium at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Imagine turning your classroom into a forest filled with towering sequoias, the sounds of birdsong, and the scent of earth after a crisp morning dew. This is exactly what teachers experienced during a symposium at Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
Career Pathways Expands Mya’s Journey into Natural Conservation
Mya Huetter (they/she) recently obtained their B.S. in Biology from the University of California, Irvine, with a specialization in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. After graduation, they participated in Crystal Cove Conservancy’s Natural Resources Internship, a recipient of Parks California’s Career Pathways grant program, which led to a full-time role as a Natural Resources crewmember with California State Parks.
Students Explore California State Parks with passPORTS: A Blended Learning Adventure
At Parks California, we believe every student deserves the chance to experience the wonders of California’s incredible state parks. That’s why we’re proud to support passPORTS, a program that combines digital and in-person experiences to provide a deeper, more immersive learning adventure for students.
Second Annual Kite by the Bay Festival Brings Together Community
California State Parks, Parks California, and SF Parks Alliance hosted the second annual Kite By The Bay festival at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (SRA) Sunday, October 27.
California Art Takes Center Stage in Local Parks: Inaugural Grantees Announced
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 22, 2024 $2.8 million Awarded to 31 California-based Nonprofit and Community Organizations to Bring Vibrant Art Installations and Cultural Programming to Local Parks SACRAMENTO – California State Parks, the California Arts Council, and Parks California, today announced the inaugural recipients of the Arts in California Parks Local Parks Grant Program. A total […]
Kite by the Bay Festival Returns to Candlestick Point State Recreation Area in San Francisco on October 27
Sacramento – October 3, 2024 California State Parks, Parks California, and SF Parks Alliance announce the second annual Kite By The Bay festival, which will take place at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (SRA)on October 27 from 12-4 p.m. “Kite By The Bay is such a joyful event. When the wind is blowing, everyone has […]
Parks California’s 2024 Artist Collaboration Features Andrea Campos
Parks California collaborated with Los Angeles artist Andrea Campos to raise funds and awareness for Parks California’s work to support California State Parks. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a 2024 art piece entitled Parks For Everyone was released at a reception on September 11 at Los Angeles State Historic Park.
California State Parks and Parks California Announce Joint Effort to Bolster Park Workforce Throughout California
Sacramento – August 29, 2024 It is never too early or too late to kick-start an environmental career. California State Parks and Parks California are thrilled to announce that 14 local organizations are receiving the 2024-2026 Career Pathways Grants totaling over $1.1 million to help train individuals for careers in parks and public lands. The […]