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