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2026 Discovery Series – Members Only Tidepooling 101
Members Only Event: Learn how to access exclusive member events and programs today! Continue our Discovery 101 series with a hands-on introduction to tidepooling at Crystal Cove State Park, led by a Conservancy conservationist. This small group experience begins with a short presentation in the Education Commons, where we’ll explore the unique ecology of the intertidal […]
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Gyotaku Printing Workshop with Dwight Hwang
Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United StatesIn celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Dwight Hwang will share the traditional Japanese method of fish printing, Gyotaku. This is a traditional Japanese printmaking practice that began as a way for fishermen to record their catch, dating back to the mid-1800s. Traditional Gyotaku consists of swabbing the surface of a fish […]
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Members Only Paint the Park: May
Paint the Park: A Plein Air Experience Series Join Crystal Cove Conservancy for Paint the Park, a rotating plein air series designed to help you slow down, look closely, and connect with the landscape through art. Inspired by our Great Plein Air experience, this series invites participants to explore new locations across the park, each […]
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Explore the Cove – Coastal Ecology Hike
Education Commons 5 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA, United StatesDescription This guided interpretive hike explores Crystal Cove State Park’s sandy shoreline and coastal bluffs, offering an up-close look at the plants, animals, and ecosystems that define our marine and coastal environment. Participants will walk along the beach and blufftop, stopping to learn about native plant communities, intertidal habitats, coastal geology, and the dynamic forces […]
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Japanese American Historic District Tour
Crystal Cove State Park Historic DistrictIn celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join Crystal Cove Conservancy educators for a special Historic District tour featuring State Parks Historian Diana Chang. This guided experience will explore the stories of Japanese American families who lived and worked at Crystal Cove as residents and tenant farmers from 1927 to 1942. Through themes of community, perseverance, […]
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Explore the Cove – Backcountry Ecology Hike
Berns AmphitheatreDescription Set in the heart of Crystal Cove’s rugged backcountry, this immersive hike ventures into Moro Canyon to explore some of Southern California’s most unique and threatened ecosystems. Participants will learn about coastal sage scrub, riparian corridors, and the rare plant and animal species that make this region a biodiversity hotspot. Guided by Conservancy staff, […]
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Paint the Park Plein Air – June
Paint the Park: A Great Plein Air Experience Step outside the studio and into the landscape with Paint the Park, a welcoming plein air experience set in some of Crystal Cove’s most inspiring locations. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to deepen your practice, this program invites you to […]
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Cove Talk with Kate Huckelbridge: Celebrating 50 Years of the California Coastal Act
Crystal Cove State Park Historic DistrictJoin us for a special Cove Talk with Kate Huckelbridge, Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act—one of the most influential environmental laws in the nation. Since 1976, the Coastal Act has helped protect public access, preserve coastal habitats, guide responsible development, and safeguard […]
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Paint the Park Plein Air – June 4
Paint the Park: A Great Plein Air Experience Step outside the studio and into the landscape with Paint the Park, a welcoming plein air experience set in some of Crystal […]