BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Crystal Cove Conservancy - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Crystal Cove Conservancy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://crystalcove.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Crystal Cove Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T222634Z CREATED:20260428T190902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T222634Z UID:29325-1779958800-1779973200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Members Only Paint the Park: May DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/members-only-paint-the-park-may/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A305342D-5D86-4D73-B563-9DEC19266DEE_1_105_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T220248Z CREATED:20260504T220248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T220248Z UID:29380-1779463800-1779469200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Gyotaku Printing Workshop with Dwight Hwang DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/gyotaku-printing-workshop-with-dwight-hwang/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/C2F02839-DB38-48D8-9E4D-E1F63304C7F0_1_105_c.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260522T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T173519Z CREATED:20260411T000129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T173519Z UID:29265-1779440400-1779447600@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:2026 Discovery Series - Members Only Tidepooling 101 DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/2026-discovery-series-members-only-tidepooling-101/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tidepool-Desktop-Wallpaper-1440-x-900-px-e1779298489464.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260519T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260519T173000 DTSTAMP:20260309T181953Z CREATED:20260309T181953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T181953Z UID:29036-1779206400-1779211800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/executive-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tablet-Mustard-Hills.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T230000 DTSTAMP:20260411T014518Z CREATED:20260410T233950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T014518Z UID:29257-1778963400-1778972400@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:2026 Grunion Run DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/2026-grunion-run-2/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T204354Z CREATED:20260410T203400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T204354Z UID:29235-1778778000-1778785200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:What It Takes to Save a Species: Cove Talk with Jason Bell DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/2026-covetalk-with-bell/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260512T173000 DTSTAMP:20260309T182122Z CREATED:20260309T182122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T182122Z UID:29038-1778601600-1778607000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Crystal Cove Management Company Meeting DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/crystal-cove-management-company-meeting/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tablet-Mustard-Hills.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260502T230000 DTSTAMP:20260411T024324Z CREATED:20260410T233428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T024324Z UID:29254-1777753800-1777762800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:2026 Grunion Run DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/2026-grunion-run/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260501T233000 DTSTAMP:20260410T214906Z CREATED:20260410T205814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T214906Z UID:29240-1777671000-1777678200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Intertidal After Dark: The California Grunion Run DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/intertidal-after-dark-grunion-run/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260426T113000 DTSTAMP:20260629T220249Z CREATED:20260108T195054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T220249Z UID:28816-1777190400-1777203000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-backcountry-ecology-hike-4/ LOCATION:Berns Amphitheatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hikers-Website-Banner-900-X-300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260114T061243Z CREATED:20260114T061243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T061243Z UID:28907-1777122000-1777125600@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Historic District Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/historic-district-walking-tour-5/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/36-photo-e1737074655654.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T123000 DTSTAMP:20260411T002310Z CREATED:20260411T001518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T002310Z UID:29267-1777114800-1777120200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:2026 Earth Day BioBlitz – Solstice Sea Star Search DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/2026-earth-day-bioblitz-solstice-sea-star-search/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260629T220141Z CREATED:20260114T045947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T220141Z UID:28868-1777113000-1777118400@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-coastal-ecology-hike-3/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/gallery_beach_HistoricDistrictfromtheBluffs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260425T100000 DTSTAMP:20260410T214800Z CREATED:20260410T211832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T214800Z UID:29248-1777104000-1777111200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Discovery Series Birding 101 DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/discovery-series-birding-101/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T003507Z CREATED:20260410T001903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T003507Z UID:29224-1776508200-1776520800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Family Art Day DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/earth-day-family-art-day_2026/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-13-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260418T110000 DTSTAMP:20260411T004007Z CREATED:20260411T003433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T004007Z UID:29272-1776499200-1776510000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Beach Cleanup DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/earth-day-beach-cleanup/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260411T113000 DTSTAMP:20260407T173303Z CREATED:20260304T181933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T173303Z UID:28703-1775894400-1775907000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/stewardship-saturday-11/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-20230520-174751-26d1587b-scaled-e1731002896421.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260331T190000 DTSTAMP:20260316T060911Z CREATED:20260305T200056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T060911Z UID:29016-1774976400-1774983600@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Cove Talk: A Conversation with California Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/2026-covetalk-with-crowfoot/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Crowfoot-Photo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T113000 DTSTAMP:20260629T220243Z CREATED:20260108T194907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T220243Z UID:28814-1774771200-1774783800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-backcountry-ecology-hike-3/ LOCATION:Berns Amphitheatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hikers-Website-Banner-900-X-300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T140000 DTSTAMP:20260114T061030Z CREATED:20260114T061030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T061030Z UID:28906-1774702800-1774706400@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Historic District Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/historic-district-walking-tour-4/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/36-photo-e1737074655654.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260328T120000 DTSTAMP:20260629T220151Z CREATED:20260114T045113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T220151Z UID:28866-1774693800-1774699200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-coastal-ecology-hike-2/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/gallery_beach_HistoricDistrictfromtheBluffs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260316T182921Z CREATED:20260316T182756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182921Z UID:29068-1773936000-1773946800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Teachers Night Out: Earth Day Extensions DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/teachers-night-out-earth-day-extensions/ LOCATION:Environmental Nature Center\, 1601 E 16th St\, Newport Beach\, CA\, 92663\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Social Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Teachers-Night-Out-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260314T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260314T113000 DTSTAMP:20260108T234857Z CREATED:20251111T215934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T234857Z UID:28698-1773475200-1773487800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/stewardship-saturday-10/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-20230520-174751-26d1587b-scaled-e1731002896421.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260310T000144Z CREATED:20260108T233851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T000144Z UID:28848-1773100800-1773532799@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Crystal Cove Conservancy goes to Baja: Pacific Gray Whale Expedition DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/crystal-cove-conservancy-goes-to-baja-pacific-gray-whale-expedition-2/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260228T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260228T213000 DTSTAMP:20260224T192415Z CREATED:20260211T163921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T192415Z UID:28992-1772303400-1772314200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Sharks\, Science & Cinema DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/sharks-science-cinema/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260228T140000 DTSTAMP:20260108T213823Z CREATED:20260108T213744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T213823Z UID:28827-1772283600-1772287200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Historic District Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/historic-district-walking-tour-2026-2/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/36-photo-e1737074655654.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260228T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260629T220202Z CREATED:20260108T220620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T220202Z UID:28832-1772274600-1772280000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-coastal-ecology-hike/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States CATEGORIES:Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/gallery_beach_HistoricDistrictfromtheBluffs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260214T113000 DTSTAMP:20251111T215622Z CREATED:20251111T215622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T215622Z UID:28695-1771056000-1771068600@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Stewardship Saturday DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/stewardship-saturday-9/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-20230520-174751-26d1587b-scaled-e1731002896421.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260125T113000 DTSTAMP:20260629T220236Z CREATED:20260108T193226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T220236Z UID:28809-1769328000-1769340600@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-backcountry-ecology-hike-2026/ LOCATION:Berns Amphitheatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hikers-Website-Banner-900-X-300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T140000 DTSTAMP:20260108T212932Z CREATED:20260108T210030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T212932Z UID:28825-1769259600-1769263200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Historic District Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:2026 Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 \n \n \n \n November 14 – 15\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have you ever wanted to try backpacking\, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Maybe you’ve looked at all the gear and wondered what you actually need. Maybe you’re comfortable hiking but aren’t sure how to plan for an overnight. Or maybe spending a night under the stars has been on your list for years\, and you just need a little guidance to take that first step. Discovery Series: Backpacking 101 is designed to help you make the leap. Created specifically for beginner backpackers\, this multi-session experience will take you from learning the fundamentals to spending a night in Crystal Cove State Park’s backcountry. Together\, we’ll demystify the gear\, planning\, and preparation that can make backpacking feel intimidating and give you the practical skills and confidence to get out there. We’ll start with a two-hour classroom workshop on October 29\, where your guides Erin and Nick will walk you through everything you need to prepare for an overnight on the trail. We’ll talk backpacks and pack weight\, tents and sleep systems\, food and water\, clothing and layers\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace\, and the little lessons backpackers usually learn through experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then you’ll have two weeks to prepare\, practice\, and get comfortable with your gear. Have questions along the way? Bring your pack\, tent\, sleep system\, or packing list to our optional office hours on November 5\, and we’ll help you troubleshoot. Then comes the fun part. On November 14\, we’ll meet at Crystal Cove\, spread out our gear\, and pack our backpacks together. Once everyone is ready\, we’ll shoulder our packs and head into the backcountry for an overnight at Lower Moro Environmental Campground. By the time we return\, you won’t just know more about backpacking. You’ll have done it. No previous backpacking experience is required. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment\, ask questions\, and experience your first overnight alongside knowledgeable guides and fellow adventurers\, this is it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program at a glance: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Is This For? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n This program is designed for beginner backpackers. You don’t need previous backpacking experience\, and you don’t need to already know what you’re doing. That’s why we’re here. Participants should\, however\, be comfortable hiking several miles over uneven terrain and be prepared to carry their personal overnight equipment. If you’re already a hiker and have been curious about taking the next step into backpacking\, this program was made for you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 1: Backpacking 101 Classroom Workshop - OCTOBER 29 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Oct. 29\, 2026 | 4 – 6 p.m. Location: Cottage #34\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District This two-hour workshop will give you the foundation you need to prepare for our overnight. We’ll cover gear\, pack fit and organization\, shelter and sleep systems\, clothing\, food and water\, cooking\, navigation\, safety\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more. You’ll leave with a detailed packing list and a clear plan for preparing over the following two weeks. Learn how to prepare for an overnight backpacking trip\, including: – Choosing and fitting a backpack – What gear you actually need – Tents\, sleeping bags\, and sleep systems – Packing and weight distribution – Clothing and layering – Backpacking food and camp cooking – Hydration and water treatment – Navigation – Weather and safety – Leave No Trace – Preparing for your first overnight \n \n \n \n \n \n Optional Backpacking Office Hours \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Date: Thursday\, Nov. 5\, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Cottage #5\, Crystal Cove State Park Historic District Still wondering whether your sleeping bag will be warm enough? Can’t figure out how everything is supposed to fit in your pack? Bring your gear and questions and stop by for individualized help from Erin and Nick. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. No need to stay for the full day. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION 2: Guided Backpacking Experience - NOVEMBER 14 - 15 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, Nov. 14 — Sunday\, Nov. 15\, 2026 Meeting Location: Berns Amphitheater Meeting Time: Saturday\,  8 a.m. Camping Location: Lower Moro Environmental Campground\, Crystal Cove State Park Estimated Return: Sunday\, 12 p.m. (noon) We’ll begin Saturday morning with a hands-on gear and packing session before heading into the backcountry together. Once we’re on the trail\, this becomes your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into practice. We’ll hike to camp\, set up our shelters and sleep systems\, prepare dinner\, spend the night in Crystal Cove’s backcountry\, and wake up the following morning to breakfast before packing up and hiking back together. Additional information about parking\, the route\, food and water\, required equipment\, waivers\, weather\, and final trip logistics will be provided before the program. \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Guides \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erin Andreatta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Burciaga \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration: \n \n \n \n Registration includes: – October 29 Backpacking 101 classroom workshop – Detailed backpacking packing and preparation guide – Optional November 5 drop-in office hours – Hands-on gear and pack review – November 14 – 15 guided backpacking experience – Overnight camping at Lower Moro Environmental Campground – Instruction and support from Erin and Nick throughout the experience Capacity: 15 participants Space is intentionally limited so participants receive plenty of hands-on instruction and individualized support throughout the experience. For questions\, please reach out to Erin Andreatta at ErinA@crystalcove.org. URL:https://crystalcove.org/event/historic-district-walking-tour-2026/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/36-photo-e1737074655654.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR