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What It Takes to Save a Species: Cove Talk with Jason Bell
Crystal Cove State Park Historic DistrictJoin us for a compelling Cove Talk with Jason Bell, Executive Vice President - Strategy, Programs & Field Operations at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), whose work spans global efforts to protect wildlife and the habitats they depend on. Drawing from his experience leading conservation initiatives around the world, Jason will explore the […]
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2026 Grunion Run
Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United StatesGrunion Run Exploration Experience one of Southern California’s most fascinating natural phenomena during this special evening program with Crystal Cove Conservancy. Join Conservancy staff for a guided exploration of the grunion run, when small silver fish come ashore under the cover of night to spawn on sandy beaches. Participants will learn about grunion behavior, coastal […]
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2026 Discovery Series – Members Only Tidepooling 101
Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Continue our Discovery 101 series with a hands-on introduction to tidepooling at Crystal Cove State Park, led by a Conservancy conservationist. This small group experience begins with a short presentation in the Education Commons, where we’ll explore the unique ecology of the intertidal […]
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Gyotaku Printing Workshop with Dwight Hwang
Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United StatesIn celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Dwight Hwang will share the traditional Japanese method of fish printing, Gyotaku. This is a traditional Japanese printmaking practice that began as a way for fishermen to record their catch, dating back to the mid-1800s. Traditional Gyotaku consists of swabbing the surface of a fish […]
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Members Only Paint the Park: May
Paint the Park: A Plein Air Experience Series Join Crystal Cove Conservancy for Paint the Park, a rotating plein air series designed to help you slow down, look closely, and connect with the landscape through art. Inspired by our Great Plein Air experience, this series invites participants to explore new locations across the park, each […]
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Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike
Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United StatesDescription This guided interpretive hike explores Crystal Cove State Park’s sandy shoreline and coastal bluffs, offering an up-close look at the plants, animals, and ecosystems that define our marine and coastal environment. Participants will walk along the beach and blufftop, stopping to learn about native plant communities, intertidal habitats, coastal geology, and the dynamic forces […]
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Japanese American Historic District Tour
Crystal Cove State Park Historic DistrictIn celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join Crystal Cove Conservancy educators for a special Historic District tour featuring State Parks Historian Diana Chang. This guided experience will explore the stories of Japanese American families who lived and worked at Crystal Cove as residents and tenant farmers from 1927 to 1942. Through themes of community, perseverance, […]
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Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike
Berns AmphitheatreDescription Set in the heart of Crystal Cove’s rugged backcountry, this immersive hike ventures into Moro Canyon to explore some of Southern California’s most unique and threatened ecosystems. Participants will learn about coastal sage scrub, riparian corridors, and the rare plant and animal species that make this region a biodiversity hotspot. Guided by Conservancy staff, […]