Coastal Clean Up Day Can Be Every Day!
California has a beautiful scenic coastline that stretches 840 miles (1,350 km) and is home to a large diversity of …
Parks Blog
Connecting Students to State Parks for Nearly Two Decades
Almost 20 years ago, PORTS Programs (Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students)® started a new idea that our parks could …
Training Students for Careers in Eco-Stewardship: A Chat with Literacy for Environmental Justice
Meet Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) – an organization that promotes ecological health, environmental stewardship and community development in Southeast …
What is a Bioblitz anyway?
iNaturalist and Bioblitzes are fun ways to contribute to our understanding of the natural world as community scientists. What is iNaturalist? When I am out …
California Biodiversity Day is Just Around the Corner!
With summer in full swing, now is a great time to explore nature in your backyard. California boasts not only the largest state …
A Perfect Marriage
Do you know what it is like to be out in nature when you are missing one of your …
Kids and California State Parks – Programs and Opportunities for Everyone!
As we venture outside to enjoy the long sunny days, we all have the responsibility to be intentional and …
In Search of that First Internship
Nina Omomo was in her final semester at San Francisco State University as the world locked down into the pandemic. After six years …
Pride Outside: Everyday Ways to Support LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Outdoor Spaces
Every June, it happens – rainbow logos, colorful marketing campaigns and a very welcome focus on the LGBTQIA+ community …
Promoting Public Transportation to LA State Historic Park
By Catherine Bubser and Michael Gatheru Bubser studies environmental science with a concentration in environmental systems and society at …