Learning from Ecosystem Connecting Estuaries
By Andrea Cornelius, 2023-2024 Climate Fellow Q: Why did the oyster never share its pearls?A: Because it was a little shellfish. Estuaries are critical natural ecosystems and host a variety of habitat types — from wetlands, seagrass beds, and mudflats to oyster reefs, lagoons, and marshes. They serve as important rearing grounds for young marine […]
Step into Spring and explore California’s State Parks with the OuterSpatial App
To make park visits more seamless and enjoyable, we recommend leveraging the power of technology through the OuterSpatial App, a mobile application that makes exploring California State Parks more accessible, interactive, and informative.
Stronger Together: Partnership in Quiroste Valley
On February 28, multiple Districts, HQ staff and partners gathered on Awaswas lands in the Santa Cruz District (SCD) to learn more about the innovative partnership developed between the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, Amah Mutsun Land Trust (AMLT) and SCD.
Parks California Announces Close to $1 Million in Grant Funding to 2024 Route to Parks Grantees
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 14, 2024 – Parks California, the statutory non-profit partner to California State Parks, is proud to announce that 29 non-profit organizations throughout California will receive close to $1 million in […]
Introducing our 2024 Route to Parks grantees!
Parks California is thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2024 Route to Parks grants program! Currently in its fourth cycle, the Route to Parks grants program has been addressing transportation and other barriers to help more people connect with nature. This year, 29 non-profit organizations across California will be awarded grants to facilitate transformative […]
Parks California celebrates the expansion of California State Park Adventure Pass Program
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!
First-ever Product Collaboration Benefiting Parks California Launches Through New Partnership with Transnomadica
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.
Introducing Parks California’s 2023 artist collaboration with Jeremy Collins
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 California Expands Board of Directors and Advisory Council, Supporting More Equitable and Climate Resilient State Parks
April 1, 2022 PRESS RELEASE WHAT: Today, Parks California welcomed three long-time parks supporters to its Board of Directors and Advisory Council. Joining the Board of Directors, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg will add her expertise to the organization around infrastructure and community engagement. The Board of Directors oversees the direction for the organization while […]
A Hoppy Partnership: Breweries Join Forces to Craft a Custom Beer for Parks California
Smog City Brewing Company and Alvarado Street Brewery combine forces to create the Park Hopper Hazy IPA
