BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Crystal Cove Conservancy - ECPv6.18.2//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:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20250123T190654Z CREATED:20250123T190654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T190654Z UID:27702-1745676000-1745679600@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-apr-26/ 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:20250426T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T133000 DTSTAMP:20250404T224645Z CREATED:20250404T214906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T224645Z UID:27812-1745663400-1745674200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Family Art Day & Tidepool Exploration 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/family-art-day-2/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Family-Art-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20250417T234050Z CREATED:20250117T010715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T234050Z UID:27686-1745663400-1745668800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Science 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-science-hike-apr-26/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/gallery_beach_HistoricDistrictfromtheBluffs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250329T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250329T150000 DTSTAMP:20250213T204018Z CREATED:20250123T190602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T204018Z UID:27701-1743256800-1743260400@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-mar-29/ 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:20250222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250222T150000 DTSTAMP:20250123T190415Z CREATED:20250123T190353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T190415Z UID:27700-1740232800-1740236400@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-feb-22/ 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:20250222T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250222T120000 DTSTAMP:20250117T002908Z CREATED:20250117T002908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T002908Z UID:27682-1740220200-1740225600@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove Science 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-science-hike-feb-22/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/gallery_beach_HistoricDistrictfromtheBluffs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250215T113000 DTSTAMP:20250508T205033Z CREATED:20241107T182956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T205033Z UID:27485-1739606400-1739619000@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-7/ 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:20241214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241214T160000 DTSTAMP:20241118T224146Z CREATED:20241112T193522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T224146Z UID:27499-1734170400-1734192000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY: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/family-art-day/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kids-Deck-Art-e1731544727191.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241207T180000 DTSTAMP:20241114T185618Z CREATED:20241108T004419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T185618Z UID:27495-1733565600-1733594400@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:28th Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Bazaar 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/28th-annual-tree-lighting-and-holiday-bazaar/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Tree-Lighting-2023-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241030T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241030T140000 DTSTAMP:20240607T215616Z CREATED:20240523T060148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T215616Z UID:27026-1730278800-1730296800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-10-30-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241028T140000 DTSTAMP:20240613T200914Z CREATED:20240523T060243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T200914Z UID:27025-1730106000-1730124000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-10-28-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241023T140000 DTSTAMP:20240607T215556Z CREATED:20240523T060303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T215556Z UID:27024-1729674000-1729692000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-10-23-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241021T140000 DTSTAMP:20240613T200732Z CREATED:20240523T060437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T200732Z UID:27023-1729501200-1729519200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-10-21-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241016T140000 DTSTAMP:20240607T215539Z CREATED:20240523T060510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T215539Z UID:27022-1729069200-1729087200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-10-16-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241014T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241014T140000 DTSTAMP:20240613T200607Z CREATED:20240523T060526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T200607Z UID:27021-1728896400-1728914400@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-10-14-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241009T140000 DTSTAMP:20240607T215525Z CREATED:20240523T060544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T215525Z UID:27020-1728464400-1728482400@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-10-9-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241007T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241007T140000 DTSTAMP:20240613T200423Z CREATED:20240523T060602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T200423Z UID:27019-1728291600-1728309600@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-10-7-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241002T140000 DTSTAMP:20240607T215507Z CREATED:20240523T060619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T215507Z UID:27018-1727859600-1727877600@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-10-2-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T150000 DTSTAMP:20240612T194613Z CREATED:20240523T185930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T194613Z UID:27032-1727532000-1727535600@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/hd-tour-9-28-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC1686copy-e1716503117897.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T120000 DTSTAMP:20240523T185614Z CREATED:20240523T185614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T185614Z UID:27044-1727519400-1727524800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Explore the Cove Science 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/science-hike-9-28-2024/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_8327-copy-scaled-e1715810010188.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240925T140000 DTSTAMP:20240607T215452Z CREATED:20240523T185643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T215452Z UID:27016-1727254800-1727272800@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-9-25-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240923T140000 DTSTAMP:20240613T200233Z CREATED:20240523T185648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T200233Z UID:27015-1727082000-1727100000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-9-23-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240921T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240921T190000 DTSTAMP:20240907T171949Z CREATED:20240905T210110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T171949Z UID:27271-1726934400-1726945200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Transformative Currents Exhibit Opening Reception & Artist Talk  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/transformative-currents-opening/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PST-scaled-e1725568099265.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216 DTSTAMP:20241217T002343Z CREATED:20240530T212735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T002343Z UID:27083-1726876800-1734307199@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean 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/transformative-currents/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Maja-Godlewska-Marek-Ranis-Stills-from-Mare-Liberum-Reimagined-2024-2-scaled-e1717536010774.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240919T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240919T213000 DTSTAMP:20240711T201812Z CREATED:20240523T190615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T201812Z UID:27058-1726774200-1726781400@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Movies on the Beach 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/movies-9-19-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove State Park Historic District ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Movies-on-the-Beach-scaled-e1716005594559.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240918T140000 DTSTAMP:20240607T215437Z CREATED:20240523T185652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T215437Z UID:27014-1726650000-1726668000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-9-18-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240916T140000 DTSTAMP:20240613T200035Z CREATED:20240523T185657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T200035Z UID:27013-1726477200-1726495200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-9-16-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240911T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240911T140000 DTSTAMP:20240607T215419Z CREATED:20240523T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T215419Z UID:27012-1726045200-1726063200@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-9-11-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240910T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240910T133000 DTSTAMP:20240904T181950Z CREATED:20240523T190135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T181950Z UID:27074-1725964200-1725975000@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:Tuesdays in the Commons 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/tuesdays-9-10-2024/ LOCATION:Education Commons\, 5 Crystal Cove\, Newport Coast\, CA\, 92657\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC2023-e1716007192241.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240909T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240909T140000 DTSTAMP:20240613T195846Z CREATED:20240523T185752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T195846Z UID:27011-1725872400-1725890400@crystalcove.org SUMMARY:The Great Plein Air Art Experience 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/plein-air-9-9-2024/ LOCATION:Crystal Cove Film & Media Center\, Cottage #13 (The Beaches Cottage)\, Historic District\, Crystal Cove State Park ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Plein-Air-Art-scaled-e1715726697861.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR