Winter Bird Walk

Berns Amphitheatre

Winter is an exciting time for birds. With migrants on the move Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to identify new species as well as seeing our resident […]

Sea Caves and Arches

Crystal Cove State Park, Pelican Point Lot

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 12-3PM Join a park naturalist as we attempt to explain the origin of our coastline’s Sea Caves and Arches – an adventurous and photogenic hike along a seldom visited shoreline. Expect some moderate rock scrambling as we head to Little Treasure Cove to explore. Meet at Pelican Point lot #1 (PCH coastward […]

Tidepool Walk

Crystal Cove State Park, Pelican Point Lot

Enjoy a -0.8 low tide at Crystal Cove State Park where a park naturalist will lead a guided tidepool walk to Pelican Point and help identify animals and describe some awesome adaptations. Meet at Pelican Point parking lot #2, at the top of the boardwalk near the parking lot. PCH coastward at Newport Coast, right […]

Nature Hike

Berns Amphitheatre

Join a park naturalist on this easy 1.5 hour nature hike along Moro Canyon at Crystal Cove State Park and learn lots of fun facts and wildlife nuggets about the plants and animals living in the park. Watch as the canyon comes alive with blooms, buzzes, and birds. Meet at the Berns Amphitheater (PCH inland […]

Data Analysis for Project Crystal Code

In this second professional development session for teachers participating in Project Crystal Code, we will focus on how to analyze the results of our experiment in Moro Canyon. This 1 hour webinar on March 9th from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm will be a crash course in supporting your scientists in thinking about how best […]

Welcome to Project Crystal Code Data Analysis Training

During Project Crystal Code, 7th-grade students are invited to explore the role that decomposition and technology play in the restoration of coastal sage scrub!  During this multi-week program, students are introduced to how we can use technology to protect our wild places. Virtual Project Crystal Code builds on ideas from Project Crystal as participants design […]

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