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Panoramic view north of Dillon Beach (CDFW Photo/Travis VanZant)
July 2023 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar
All calendar items are subject to change.
Wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other properties may be closed due to wildfires or storm damage. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to check for closures before leaving on any recreational trip.
Various Days — Global Learning to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Teacher Workshops, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville (95076). CDFW will be offering two different educational workshop opportunities in July where participants will learn age-appropriate environmental monitoring protocols, explore hands-on science activities and find out how to engage students in scientific investigations. Everyone will walk away with new tools, activities and lesson plan ideas, as well as connections to a larger database of environmental measurements from GLOBE schools worldwide. Beverages and snacks will be provided. The first workshop for K-6 educators will take place Sunday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. onsite at Elkhorn Slough Reserve and virtually Wednesday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. The second workshop for middle and high school teachers will take place Friday and Saturday, July 14-15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the reserve, plus a two-hour virtual session to be determined. These workshops are free, but registration is required. For more information, please visit www.elkhornslough.org/education-program/teacher-development.
Sundays — Tot Time at Nimbus Fish Hatchery, 11 a.m., 2001 Nimbus Road, Gold River (95670). Join CDFW every Sunday for Tot Time at the Visitor’s Center at Nimbus Fish Hatchery to listen to nature-themed stories and create a fun craft! Recommended for children ages 2-7 years, with parent/guardian supervision. There is no cost for these events and registration is not required. For more information, please email julia.kaiser@wildlife.ca.gov.
1-4 — Mount Shasta Fourth of July Street Fair and Festival, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 1-3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 4, downtown Mount Shasta. CDFW staff from a variety of programs will be in attendance to answer questions and provide information. For more information, please email ian.keith@wildlife.ca.gov.
1 — General Season for Rabbits and Varying Hare Opens Statewide (extending through Jan. 28, 2024). For more information on small game seasons and limits, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/small-game.
1 — Free Fishing Day. One of two Free Fishing Days being offered by CDFW in 2023 is scheduled July 1 (the other is Sept. 2). While all fishing regulations – such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures – remain in effect, anyone can fish without purchasing a fishing license on Free Fishing Days. Every angler must have the appropriate report card if they are fishing for steelhead or sturgeon. For more information, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/free-fishing-days.
2 — Salt Marsh and Dunes Tour at Ballona Reserve, 10 a.m. to noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Explore the wonder of nature in the middle of urban Los Angeles! Friends of Ballona Wetlands docents will lead participants through the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve while explaining its history and ecology. Enjoy the unique native plants on the journey through different habitats. Participants might even meet some of the local wildlife. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and to register, please visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/7/2-saltmarsh-tour.
7 — Community Habitat Restoration, 3 to 5 p.m., 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Let’s roll up sleeves and help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore the last coastal wetlands in Los Angeles. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. Clearing out invasive vegetation gives slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/7/7/friday-habitat-restoration.
8 — Celebration of the Blues, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Join us for a special one-hour viewing of the El Segundo blue butterfly in its restored dune habitat. Learn about the history of this special butterfly and the efforts underway to bring it back from the brink of extinction. Parking and entrance gates are located behind Gordon's Market. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/7/8-esb23.
15 — Salt Marsh and Dunes Tour at Ballona Reserve, 10 a.m. to noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Explore the wonder of nature in the middle of urban Los Angeles! Friends of Ballona Wetlands docents will lead participants through the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve while explaining its history and ecology. Enjoy the unique native plants on the journey through different habitats. Participants might even meet some of the local wildlife. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more details about the event and to register, please visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/7/15-saltmarsh-tour.
20 — California Fish and Game Commission Marine Resources Committee Meeting, scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m., Petaluma Elks Lodge, 2105 South McDowell Blvd., Petaluma (94954). Webinar/teleconference participation options will be available. For more information, please visit fgc.ca.gov.
21 — Community Habitat Restoration, 3 to 5 p.m., 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Let’s roll up sleeves and help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore the last coastal wetlands in Los Angeles. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. Clearing out invasive vegetation gives slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/7/21/friday-habitat-restoration.
22 — Community Habitat Restoration, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey (90293). Let’s roll up sleeves and help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore the last coastal wetlands in Los Angeles. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. Clearing out invasive vegetation gives slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Parking and entrance gate are located behind Gordon’s Market. Registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit www.ballonafriends.org/calendar/2023/7/22/community-habitat-restoration.
24 — Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Access Permit Application Deadline for Elk Hunting Opportunities. A $12.75 non-refundable application fee (plus handling fees) is charged for each hunt choice. For more information, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/share.
29 — 34th Annual Mammoth Lakes Kids Fishing Festival, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., SnowCreek Resort Ponds, 1254 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes (93546). This event is free for kids 14 and under. Rods and reels are provided, or you can bring your own. For more information, please visit kidsfishfest.com.
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