The Cove as a Classroom
Feb 13, 2026
Like the steady rhythm of the tides shaping our shoreline, our education programs continue to grow—expanding their reach and deepening their impact across our community. During the 2024–2025 school year, […]
Archive for the ‘Education’ Category
Four Newly Restored Historic North Beach Cottages Open for Year-End Stays
Dec 18, 2024
Newport Coast, CA – Crystal Cove Conservancy (The Conservancy), the nonprofit public benefit organization partnering with Crystal Cove State Park, is excited to announce that four newly restored North Beach […]
Crystal Cove North Beach Cottage Reservations Set to Open Online Starting Mid-November
Oct 31, 2023
Crystal Cove Conservancy (The Conservancy) will take the next step in the North Beach Cottage Restoration Project by soft opening the first group of eight newly restored cottages for online […]
Crystal Cove Conservancy Raises $710,000 for Education Programs During 2023 Soirée
Oct 23, 2023
On Saturday, October 7, Crystal Cove Conservancy (The Conservancy) welcomed over 250 guests and sponsors on the blufftop of Crystal Cove State Park’s Pelican Point for the 21st Annual Soirée. […]
Crystal Cove Conservancy Fully Funds North Beach Restoration Project and Prepares to Open First Group of Cottages
Oct 17, 2023
Crystal Cove Conservancy (The Conservancy), the nonprofit public benefit organization partnered with Crystal Cove State Park, is thrilled to announce the last tranche of funding has been secured for the […]
A Summer at Crystal Cove; Through the Eyes of Natural Resource Interns
Sep 6, 2023
Written by: Luke Gonzalez Each summer, Crystal Cove Conservancy in collaboration with California State Parks, hosts a cohort of undergraduate and graduate interns for the Natural Resource Internship program. Through […]
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 […]
Crystal Cove Conservancy receives STEM grant from Toshiba America Foundation
Aug 10, 2021
Newport Coast, CA (July 23rd, 2021) – Crystal Cove Conservancy is pleased to announce it has received a STEM grant from the Toshiba America Foundation (TAF). These funds will buy […]
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 […]
Bringing Back Butterflies
Jun 8, 2020
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 […]