Spring Bird Walk
Spring is the most exciting time in the bird world. As birds look for love and a place to make a nest Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to identify new species as well as seeing our resident avian friends. Come join a park naturalist for an easy Spring Bird Walk in the backcountry and along the shoreline. Meet at the Berns Amphitheatre (PCH inland at stoplight School-State Park, follow signs towards the campground.) Day-use fee: $15
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Stewardship Saturday
Welcome to Stewardship Saturdays! Stewardship Saturday is a volunteering opportunity open to all, which aims to connect people with the natural history and beauty of Crystal Cove State Park through stewardship efforts. Come help us as we work alongside California State Parks on habitat restoration projects during Stewardship Saturday! Participants will aid in activities to help restore ongoing restoration projects throughout the park. The activity for the day (site preparation, weeding, seeding, and planting) will be dependent on site needs…
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Snapshot Cal Coast 2022 – Crystal Cove’s Intertidal Bioblitz
Calling all scientists! Join us as we take to the tidepools on June 20th at 9:00 AM as we participate in Snapshot Cal Coast! Snapshot Cal Coast is a statewide effort hosted by the California Academy of Sciences to document diversity in California's tidepools. During the event, we make observations and document the organisms that call Crystal Cove home to create a snapshot of local biodiversity. We will be taking to the tidepools of Crystal Cove State Park to monitor…
Find out more »The Great Plein Air Art Experience
Celebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park and spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the help of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Instructor: Debbie Morines Location: Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage), Historic District, Crystal Cove State Park What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, long sleeve shirt, hat, and stool or…
Find out more »The Great Plein Air Art Experience
Celebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park. Spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the guidance of a Crystal Cove plein air artist! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Instructor: Alan Nowell Location: Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage), Historic District, Crystal Cove State Park What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, a lunch, long sleeve shirt, hat, and stool…
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