• Teachers Night Out: Earth Day Extensions

    Environmental Nature Center 1601 E 16th St, Newport Beach, CA, United States

    Crystal Cove Conservancy and the Environmental Nature Center invite formal and informal educators to gather at the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach for an evening of networking, inspiration, and […]

  • Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Historic District Walking Tour

    Crystal Cove State Park Historic District

    During this 60-minute tour led by Conservancy educators, participants will step back in time to explore the history of Crystal Cove State park and the Historic District’s rescue and restoration. […]

  • Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike

    Berns Amphitheatre

    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 […]

  • Stewardship Saturday

    This event is canceled! Welcome to Crystal Cove Conservancy's and Crystal Cove State Park's Stewardship Event! Come help us on a habitat restoration project during Stewardship Saturday! This volunteer event […]

  • Earth Day Beach Cleanup

    Join Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove Conservancy for a meaningful morning giving back to the coast. This Earth Day Beach Cleanup invites volunteers to help remove debris from the shoreline, bluff trails, and parking areas, supporting the health of this treasured ecosystem. Spend a few hours giving back to Mother Nature at our […]

  • Earth Day Family Art Day

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    Pollinators make life possible—and this Earth Day, we celebrate and protect them. Join us for a family-friendly art experience where creativity meets conservation. Explore how insects support our ecosystems, then take action through art: build, paint, and design while adding your Earth Day promise to a growing mural of California poppies. Leave inspired to care […]

  • Discovery Series Birding 101

    Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Kick off our Discovery 101 series with a guided introduction to birding at Crystal Cove State Park. Led by a local birding expert, this small group experience begins with a brief, beginner-friendly overview before heading out into the field to explore the […]

  • Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike

    Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United States

    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 shaping […]