Lunch Time with the American Oystercatcher
Nov 1, 2015
Most of the summer visitors to Crystal Cove State Park have headed back home, but last month, a different sort of warm weather visitor ruffled feathers when an American Oystercatcher […]
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Crystal Cove’s Resident Ravens
Oct 2, 2015
Crystal Cove is home to one of the smartest and friendliest bird species—the raven. According to Rick Boufford, who has been documenting the ravens of the Cove for the past […]
Special Plein Air Art Exhibition in Cottage #46 to Celebrate the CCA Art Council’s 10 Year Anniversary
Oct 2, 2015
Throughout October, the Crystal Cove Alliance Art Council will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary of promoting plein air art in Crystal Cove State Park with a special gallery exhibition […]
Cottage #34 – The Cultural Center
Sep 1, 2015
During the 1920s and 30s, Japanese sharecroppers farmed the Crystal Cove land that once belonged to the Irvine Ranch. Looking to introduce their children to the same cultural traditions that […]
Calling all Bird Enthusiasts
Sep 1, 2015
It’s that time of year again! The autumn season is just beginning to settle over Crystal Cove and that means plenty of opportunities to catch glimpses of migrating birds. With […]
Welcome Back CCA Global Sustainability Students!
Sep 1, 2015
Last month, ten elite students from Dana Hills High School, accompanied by CCA Education Manager Sara Ludovise, travelled to Mankwe Wildlife Reserve and Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa as […]
Community Voices – A Refuge and a Reminder: Why Protect the Habitat at Crystal Cove
Aug 1, 2015
Editor’s note: Welcome to the Wave’s first Community Voices guest post! Crystal Cove Alliance has always had a wonderful group of passionate supporters and advocates. Beginning this month, the Wave […]
Crystal Cove Alliance Introduces New Multimedia Audio Guide and Phone App for Exploring the Berns Environmental Study Loop
Aug 1, 2015
Exploring the Berns Environmental Study Loop just got a little easier with the addition of a new multimedia audio guide for your smart phone! Produced by CCA and narrated by […]
Cottage #13: The Beaches Cottage
Jul 1, 2015
Nestled on the southern-most point of Crystal Cove’s Historic District, Cottage #13 is perhaps Crystal Cove’s most famous landmark. It is often referred to as the “Beaches” Cottage, for its […]
El Nino Knocking on Crystal Cove’s Door
Jul 1, 2015
El Nino is officially here! Over the past month, hordes of small lobster-like creatures have been washing up onto the Crystal Cove’s shores—stunning beachgoers with the sheer numbers of stranded […]