Bringing Back Butterflies
Jun 4, 2026
The abundance of butterflies in Crystal Cove this time of year is always a welcome sight. Their bright colors and delicate flight help bring the park to life after the […]
Archive for the ‘Conservation’ Category
Love for the Land: Stewardship Saturday at Crystal Cove
Mar 5, 2026
This Valentine’s Day, love for the land was in the air at Crystal Cove State Park. Fourteen volunteers — including Conservancy educators, California State Parks staff, and community members — […]
The Pacific Crest Trail and California’s Fire Future
Jun 27, 2022
Hello again everyone! Kaitlin here and I’m back with another update from my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. I recently passed the halfway point on my journey, at 1,325 miles in. […]
Fire Ecology Internship
Jan 6, 2022
Fire regime, our communities, and biodiversity are inextricably interconnected in Orange County. Recent large fires, such as the Silverado and Bond Fires, have affected our communities and shaped the landscape […]
Update on the October 2021 Huntington Beach Oil Spill
Oct 6, 2021
Last Updated: 10/12/21 Like many of you, we were heartbroken when we heard news of the oil spill about 4 miles off the coast near Huntington Beach. While authorities are […]
Studying Ants in Crystal Cove’s Backcountry
Oct 6, 2020
Take a sneak peek at ecological research happening in Crystal Cove State Park! Last fall, we began working with Dr. Wallace Meyer, an insect ecologist from Pomona College, and ten […]
Cottage #33: Romantic Retreat
Feb 12, 2020
The blue cottage on the cliff has been nestled over the ocean for nearly eighty years, its lightly weathered wood siding blending with sea, land, and sky. Once called “Provence […]
Bobcats at Crystal Cove State Park
Jan 15, 2020
If you are out and about hiking in Crystal Cove State Park, you are likely to see lots evidence of the native wildlife, such as tracks, scat, and scratch marks. […]
Crystal Cove’s Natural Playground
Dec 12, 2019
‘Tis the season to explore our underwater park. Winter months offer the lowest tides of the year with peaceful, uncrowded beaches making it the perfect time to discover the wonders […]
Cottage #23: “A Resource and Treasure for the People of California”
Dec 12, 2019
“The whole glorious story of … Crystal Cove” is the one Christine Shirley wanted visitors to understand when they visited Cottage #23, “Casita del Mar” on the North Beach. Christine […]