Join us as we take to the tidepools on December 21st from 1:00 – 3:00 PM to participate in an intertidal bioblitz! A bioblitz is an effort to document as many species as possible in a particular place and time. We will be exploring tidepools in Crystal Cove State Park to monitor the intertidal life of […]
During this class, our instructors will help you understand the information provided on your map, the proper use of your compass, and how to put the two together. You'll learn about magnetic north, true north, and magnetic variation (declination). After covering these fundamentals, you'll get time to practice taking a bearing from the terrain and […]
During the Coastal Dynamics program, high school students step into the shoes of coastal engineers as they determine how Crystal Cove State Park’s beaches are changing over time. During this multi-week program, participants build computer models to show how our coastline is changing, investigate the challenges that this creates for coastal enclaves like the Crystal […]
Welcome to Stewardship Saturday! Come help us as we work alongside California State Parks on habitat restoration projects during Stewardship Saturday! Stewardship Saturday is a volunteering opportunity open to all, which aims to connect people with the natural history and beauty of Crystal Cove State Park through stewardship efforts. Participants will aid in activities to […]
How can we protect our ocean from overfishing? Is the Marine Protected Area offshore from Crystal Cove State Park working? Your class can help us find out! During this integrated program, students help scientists study the Crystal Cove State Marine Conservation Area as they learn about different science careers and explore how communities can use […]
If you always wanted to be a hiker but didn’t know where to start, Hiking 101 was made with you in mind! Join us for an hour-long morning hike followed by an instructional hiking workshop where your guide, Dana Hunter, will teach you everything you need to know to continue your hiking journey: mindful preparation, […]
During Project Crystal Code, 7th grade students are invited to explore the role that decomposition and technology play in the restoration of coastal sage scrub! During this multi-week program, students are introduced to how we can use technology to protect our wild places. Virtual Project Crystal Code builds on ideas from Project Crystal as participants […]
During Project Crystal, 5th grade students are invited to take part in ecological research in Moro Canyon! As your students help Crystal Cove Conservancy, Crystal Cove State Park, and UC Irvine study the best way to restore native habitats, they’ll learn about concepts like plant ecology, food web interactions, and how we can use science […]
During Project Crystal Code, 7th-grade students are invited to explore the role that decomposition and technology play in the restoration of coastal sage scrub! During this multi-week program, students are introduced to how we can use technology to protect our wild places. Virtual Project Crystal Code builds on ideas from Project Crystal as participants design […]
During Project Crystal Code, 7th-grade students are invited to explore the role that decomposition and technology play in the restoration of coastal sage scrub! During this multi-week program, students are introduced to how we can use technology to protect our wild places. Virtual Project Crystal Code builds on ideas from Project Crystal as participants design […]
