Join us every Wednesday in the Commons! This weekly drop-in series invites visitors of all ages to engage with Crystal Cove through hands-on art and science activities that celebrate and explore local species and ecosystems. Participants might paint their vision of a healthy tidepool, experiment with 3D watershed models to see how trash travels to […]
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 […]
Bringing 40 Years of Shark Science to Crystal Cove Conservancy. For the past 15 years, Dr. Chris Lowe and his students at the CSULB Shark Lab have been tracking juvenile white sharks off the Southern California coast. Their findings support the notion that these beaches we typically use for recreation are also a lively and […]
Meetings will be held at the Cultural Center/Japanese Language School in Cottage #34 unless otherwise noted. Remote access will generally be available, though members are encouraged to attend in person whenever possible. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays from 4:00–5:30 PM.
September 10–12, 2026 For three unforgettable days, Crystal Cove State Park comes alive with creativity, connection, and conservation during the inaugural Creative Currents: The Art of Preservation, September 10–12, 2026.Inspired by this year’s theme, Art of Preservation, Creative Currents invites you to experience Crystal Cove through a new creative lens. Discover local artists and artisans, […]
Members Only Event ($10 member fee) Spend an unforgettable evening with acclaimed California artist Quin Cooney as he shares the stories, inspiration, and creative process behind his celebrated paintings of Crystal Cove. Set against the backdrop of the Historic District, this intimate members-only experience offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from an artist whose […]
Be inspired by the beauty of Crystal Cove as you create your own coastal-inspired watercolor during this relaxed evening with local artist Chapman Hamborg. This guided workshop celebrates the connection between art, nature, and conservation, welcoming artists of every skill level to explore their creativity in one of California's most inspiring coastal settings. Instructor Chapman […]
Connect more deeply with the natural world through the art of field sketching. In this hands-on workshop, artist Sarah Hafeez will guide you in observing and drawing the beauty found in our tidepool ecosystems at Crystal Cove State Park. Using simple, accessible techniques with chalk pastel and pencil. Whether you're new to sketching or looking […]
Get creative with a purpose! Using recycled ocean plastics, you’ll create your own coastal-inspired work of art while joining a conversation about ocean conservation, plastic pollution, and the work underway to protect the marine environment we all love. Come ready to create, connect, and see ocean plastics in a whole new way. The workshop begins […]
Meetings will be held at the Cultural Center/Japanese Language School in Cottage #34 unless otherwise noted. Remote access will generally be available, though members are encouraged to attend in person whenever possible. Meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays from 4:00–5:30 PM.
