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Earth Day Family Art Day & Tidepool Exploration
April 26, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Celebrate Earth Day at Crystal Cove State Park!
Join us on Saturday, April 26, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM for a special Earth Day celebration honoring the remarkable wildlife and thriving plant life in our park. Enjoy hands-on activities, fun educational exhibits, and the chance to connect with Mother Nature’s wonders. Bring the whole family for a day of discovery, appreciation, and celebration of the vibrant habitats that surround us!
Art Activities
Time: 10:30AM–1:30PM
- Time Capsule: A Promise to Our Planet
Write or draw a personal pledge to protect the Earth, then roll it up in a time capsule. Your pledge today has the power to shape the world of tomorrow.
- Watershed Demonstration
Embark on a mini-journey to see how trash and pollutants travel through our watershed and into the ocean. Together, we’ll spark ideas on stopping pollution at its source!
- Recycled Art: Make Your Own Sea Star
Transform everyday recyclables into your very own sea star. Discover how reusing materials can help our oceans thrive.
- Our Hope for the Shrubs
Grab your watercolors and paint a vibrant future for our shrublands. Celebrate these often-overlooked habitats and dream up ways to protect them.
Tidepool Exploration
Join a Crystal Cove Conservancy educator for an immersive exploration of the world within our tidepools.
Parking: Please park in the Los Trancos Parking Lot. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass.
*Schedule of activities subject to change leading up to the event.
