Love birds, nature, and strolls in the park? Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot to identify new species as well as seeing and hearing our resident avian friends like California Gnatcatchers, Greater Roadrunners, and Osprey. Come join a park naturalist for an easy Summer Bird Walk along Moro Canyon. Meet at the Berns […]
Celebrate over 100 years of plein air art at Crystal Cove State Park and spend a relaxing day capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas with the help of a Crystal Cove plein air ar3st! No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Instructor: Debbie […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Crystal Cove Conservancy invites public visitors to enjoy the holiday atmosphere at the Crystal Cove Historic District during our Holiday Bazaar from 10:00AM-5:00PM. Park visitors can shop for gifts with local artisans, paint watercolor holiday cards for their loved ones, and meet Santa during a photo op! Cookies and cocoa will be provided by the Beachcomber. […]
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 […]
