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SUMMARY:Paint the Park Plein Air - August
DESCRIPTION:Paint the Park: A Great Plein Air Experience\nStep outside the studio and into the landscape with Paint the Park\, a welcoming plein air experience set in some of Crystal Cove’s most inspiring locations. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to deepen your practice\, this program invites you to slow down\, observe\, and create in the open air. \nEach month\, we’ll gather in a new location\, offering a fresh perspective on the Cove’s diverse coastal environments—from historic cottages to sweeping ocean views to the quiet beauty of the backcountry. The experience follows the same approachable\, beginner-friendly format from last year’s Great Plein Air program: a short introduction\, light instruction and prompts\, and plenty of time to explore your own creative process. \nGeneral Price: $110 \nMembership Price: $85 \nAll supplies are provided. Just bring sun protection\, comfortable clothing\, and a sense of curiosity. \nWhen: Every Monday and Thursday\, 9:00am – 2:00pm. \nMonthly Locations: \n\nJune – Historic District\, Historic Cottage Scene (Cottage #46): Paint among the charm of Crystal Cove’s restored cottages\, with ocean views and layered coastal textures.\n\nParking: Los Trancos Lot\n\n\nJuly – Moro Canyon\, A backcountry landscape: Experience a quieter side of the park\, surrounded by native plants and canyon landscapes.\n\nParking: Moro Canyon Visitor Center Lot\n\n\nAugust – Moro Cove Overlook\, a Coastal Landscape: Take in expansive ocean vistas and the rhythm of the shoreline from this scenic blufftop setting.\n\nParking: Reef Point P6 Lot\n\n\n\nJoin us for one session or all three to experience the full range of Crystal Cove’s beauty—one painting at a time. \nFor further questions\, email Erin at ErinA@crystalcove.org.
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SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGuided by Conservancy staff\, the group will discuss fire ecology\, restoration projects\, land-use history\, and ongoing efforts to protect and restore these fragile habitats. Along the way\, guests will gain firsthand insight into how recreation and conservation coexist within the wildland–urban interface. \nDistance: 4.2 miles (casual pace with multiple stops)\nTerrain: Wide\, hard-packed trail featuring a moderately steep ascent and descent along sections of eroded path\nElevation Change: +585 ft (1.2 mi ascent via East Cut) / –675 ft (1.3 mi descent via B.F.I.)\nDifficulty: Intermediate\nDuration: Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours\nSuggested Age: Adults and youth ages 8+\nWhat to Bring: Sunscreen\, water\, snacks\, hat\, and comfortable footwear suitable for walking on hard-packed hiking trails\nMeeting Point: Berns Amphitheater\nParking: Please park in the Moro Canyon Parking Lots. There will be a $15 Day Use fee per vehicle; free with State Parks annual pass \nRoute Overview:\nBern’s Amphitheater → Moro Canyon Trailhead (0.1 mi) → East Cut Across (1.0 mi) → Moro Ridge (1.2 mi) → B.F.I. Trail (1.5 mi) → Return to Trailhead (0.4 mi) \nMaps & Resources: \n\nAllTrails Website Activity Link\nAllTrails Extensive Trail & Terrain Map Image \n\n \n\nAllTrails Detailed Satellite Imagery Image
URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-backcountry-ecology-hike-8/
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