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 August 18, 2023
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 Pacheco State Park
A State Parks family of tule elk enjoying a sunset. I hope you enjoy it as well.
Photo from Lee Sencenbaugh, Central Valley District
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Southern California Residents Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Hilary Impact, Some State Parks At Risk for Flash Floods
Story from: Communications and Marketing Division
 The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the NOAA-20 satellite acquired this image of Hilary in the predawn hours of Friday, August 18 (2:25 a.m. PDT), when the eye of the storm was about 400 miles off the coast of the peninsula. Image from NASA.
The National Weather Service is warning Californians that severe tropical weather could impact several parts of the state starting this weekend. Hurricane Hilary is currently a Category 4 storm but is expected to weaken before it hits California and other parts of the Southwest. However, some parts of California could receive a year's worth of rain from this storm. With the possibility of lightning, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, high surf and even wildfire, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is advising residents to stay alert, prepare early and follow all safety guidelines. The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for parts of Southern California, a first for this part of the country.
State Parks is monitoring the situation with Cal OES and other agencies. The department is urging the public to limit outdoor recreation during the duration of the storm. As of Friday evening, State Parks has closed Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA), Ocotillo Wells SVRA and Picacho State Recreation Area due to the risk of flash flooding. At state beaches, State Parks is increasing lifeguard services, and swift water rescue teams are on alert. Additional parks may close with little notice.
The department is providing refunds to those who wish to cancel their camping or tour reservation within the areas of the state that are in the path of the storm. Please call ReserveCalifornia’s Customer Service line at (800) 444-7275. Hours of operation are seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PDT. If you choose to keep your reservation, ensure you have plenty of food and water and anticipate loss of power and/or other services. Evacuations and closures may occur for public safety purposes if weather conditions warrant.
Here are some important resources for use during Hurricane Hilary:
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Check the Weather: For updates on Hurricane Hilary, visit weather.gov.
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Know Before You Go: Before leaving home, visit the webpage of your outdoor destination to find out about any new restrictions, temporary closures or camping cancellations.
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Turn Around, Don’t Drown: Remain off roadways prone to flooding. Do not attempt to cross flooded roadways.
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Local Emergency Alerts: Sign up to receive local emergency alerts at calalert.org.
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Road Closures: Find the latest road closure information at dot.ca.gov.
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments
Story from: Governor's Press Office
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, August 15, the following appointments:
- Jeffrey Williams has been appointed to the California State Park and Recreation Commission. Williams has been vice president of Physical Production with BET since 2017. He was a freelance television producer from 2013 to 2017. Williams was a consultant with L&O Consulting Inc. from 2007 to 2012. He is vice chair of Heal the Bay and cofounder of the Black Surfers Collective.
- Kathleen "Kat" Anderson has been appointed to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission. Anderson has served as vice president and commissioner at the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department since 2016. She has been an attorney with the Law Offices of Kathleen Stewart Anderson since 1991. Anderson was managing owner of Word A. Café from 2018 to 2022. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with a minor in economics from Stanford University.
To read the full press release, click here.
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State Parks Divers Explore Naval History During Deep Ocean Training Dive
Story from: John Anderson, San Diego Coast District
 San Diego Coast District and San Diego Harbor Police Department dive team members take a break from training at Mission Bay in San Diego. Left to right: San Diego Harbor Police (SDHP) Lt. Victor Banuelos, State Park Peace Officer (SPPO) (Lifeguard) Sean Briscoe, Ian O’Keefe from U.S. Department of Energy, SPPO (Lifeguard) Sgt. Eric Palmer, SPPO Lifeguard Sgt. Michael Lawrence, State Parks Aquatic Specialist Justin McHenry, State Parks Lifeguard Drasko Bogdanovic, SDHP Officer Cole Magro, SDHP Officer Dominic Segneri and SPPO Lifeguard Sgt. Killian Rose. Photo from John Anderson, San Diego Coast District.
The San Diego Coast District dive team recently hosted a joint agency Public Safety Dive Team training exercise with San Diego Harbor Police Department dive team members off the coast of Mission Beach at the HMCS Yukon wreck site. The ship, part of San Diego’s recreational diving fleet known as “wreck alley,” was a former 366-foot-long Canadian destroyer escort that was intentionally sunk in 2000 as an artificial reef.
The training session focused on diving safety, interagency collaboration, familiarization with the site, deep-water diving techniques and a recovery-mode diving response exercise. For safety reasons, State Parks scuba diving operations are conducted to a maximum depth of 130 feet, which requires special authorization, experience, training and equipment.
State Parks Aquatic Specialist Justin McHenry surveys HMCS Yukon’s forward 3-inch twin guns at a depth of 80 feet. For added safety at deeper depths, divers wear a redundant air supply system for self-rescue and special full-face masks equipped with wireless radios that allow them to communicate with their dive buddies and topside support. Photo from Killian Rose, San Diego Coast District.
Lake Tahoe Summit Held at Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Story and photos from: Scott Elliott, Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Division
 State Parks staff at the Lake Tahoe Summit (left to right): State Park Peace Officer (SPPO) (K-9 Lifeguard) Thomas Cunningham, SPPO (K-9 Ranger) Kyle Meza, Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Division (LEESD) Deputy Chief Alex Luscutoff, LEESD K-9 Superintendent Mike Gleckler, Sierra District Chief Ranger Dan Youngren, LEESD Superintendent Kathy Searl, Director Armando Quintero, LEESD Assistant Chief Evan Walter, Sierra District Superintendent Scott Elliott, Sierra District Administrative Chief Carolina Flores, LEESD Superintendent Matt Khalar, LEESD Superintendent Pete Estes, incoming Sierra District Superintendent Rob Griffith, SPPO (K-9 Ranger) Matt Pasquarella and Sierra District Supervising Ranger Brad Cheshire.
Kings Beach State Recreation Area (SRA) hosted the 27th Lake Tahoe Summit on Wednesday, August 9. The first Summit was held in 1997, where then President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore personally attended and spoke to the need to outline federal commitments for prioritizing the protection of Lake Tahoe. This year’s speakers highlighted the dedication of Senator Dianne Feinstein, who was absent for nearly the first time since the Summit’s inception.
The speakers this year included California Senator Alex Padilla, who served as host and emcee; House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi; leadership of the Washoe Tribe of California and Nevada, including Chairman Serrell Smokey; Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen; California Congressmen John Garamendi and Kevin Kiley; and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo.
The day before the event, staffers of the elected officials were taken on a tour of Lake Tahoe to see some of the latest environmental concerns and proposed projects. Sierra District Senior Environmental Scientist Rich Adams discussed wildfire resilience projects at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park with the group, while I discussed overcrowding, visitor safety and traffic-flow concerns while on a stop at Emerald Bay.
Over 500 people attended the Lake Tahoe Summit event at Kings Beach SRA. Next year’s event will be held on the Nevada side of the lake.
 Speaker Emerita of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and California Senator Alex Padilla addressed the audience at the Lake Tahoe Summit.
 Sierra District Senior Environmental Scientist Rich Adams addresses congressional staffers and agency leaders at Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park.
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park Partners With El Dorado County Libraries for Story Time Activities
Story from: Jenna Matyac, Gold Fields District
Left to right: Park Interpretive Specialist Jenna Matyac and Interpreter I Holly Thane. Photo from Georgetown Library.
In July and August, interpretive staff from Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (SHP) participated in two public outreach programs in conjunction with the Georgetown Library branch of the El Dorado County Library. Our goal was to build a partnership between State Parks and the local library to encourage library patrons to utilize the California State Library Parks Pass to visit Marshall Gold Discovery SHP and the other parks in Gold Fields District.
During the library’s scheduled story time, staff shared a book about the California Gold Rush and provided Gold Rush-themed activities, including doing some gold panning, making a gold poke, working on state park coloring pages and decorating a miner’s hat. The program reached about 20 participants and their families, some of whom were unfamiliar with the state park “just down the road” in Coloma, California. Marshall Gold Discovery SHP is the site where James Marshall made the discovery of gold in January 1848 that set off the California Gold Rush.
A big thank you to park staff who helped make this program possible and to the Georgetown Library for hosting and participating in the program with Marshall Gold Discovery SHP.
Family Day at Will Roger’s State Historic Park
Story from: Bill Hamm, Angeles District
 Angeles District Superintendent Richard Fink II and his son, Mason, welcomed by Will Rogers Interpreter Bill Hamm. Photo from Todd Vradenburg, Will Roger's Ranch Foundation.
Following a successful prize-winning Fourth of July parade appearance, Will Rogers State Historic Park hosted a celebration of family during Family Day on Sunday, August 13.
The events started with a polo match between Pacific Palisades and Malibu’s local teams. At noon, the children participated in a Will Rogers trivia scavenger hunt. Kids won prizes for completing all the questions, such as “What was the name of Will’s favorite horse?” (The answer is “Soapsuds.”) This was followed by stuntman Brad Langenberg riding his horse, Sheila, for a demonstration in front of the historic stables. Other California State Parks Angeles District staff attended, including State Park Superintendent II Jeff Langley and his family, and new District Superintendent Richard Fink II, who brought his son, Mason, to pet the ponies.
The day concluded with lasso-spinning lessons from trick roper Will Roberts and a medley of children’s games, including old-fashioned sack races, pinback button-making featuring “Will Rogers for President” badges, and mechanical horse races for the little ones.
Over 300 visitors participated in the day’s festivities. Local mom Mary summed it up best, saying that with back-to-school starting the next day, it was the perfect end to her daughter Emma’s summer break.
 Top left: Horse-petting area. Top right: Horse demonstration led by Brad Langenberg and Dakota Day. Bottom right: Will Roger's Ranch Foundation member Todd Vradenburg leads the sack race competition. Bottom left: Docent volunteer Kitty Adams being roped by Will Roberts. Photos from Bill Hamm, Angeles District.
PARTNER NEWS
BayWood Artists Show to Feature Original Artwork Inspired by California's State Parks, Benefiting Parks California
Story from: Debbie Felix, Parks California
 Collage of paintings inspired by California's state parks for the BayWood Artists annual art show. Image from BayWood Artists.
This year’s BayWood Artists Annual Show, set for September 8 to 10, will benefit Parks California and will feature original artwork inspired by some of California’s state parks. The artwork will be exhibited at the Marin Art and Garden Center and will be offered for sale. Half of the revenue from the sales of the paintings will be donated to Parks California to support its wide-ranging work of helping make California’s state parks more welcoming, inclusive and climate-resilient.
The show, “State Park Splendor: Paintings to Benefit Parks California,” will feature over 100 original paintings by professional artists who traveled to and painted scenes in California’s state parks in the months leading up to the show.
Since its founding 26 years ago, BayWood Artists have selected a nonprofit group each year to raise funds and promote awareness for Bay Area environmental causes.
The “State Park Splendor" show opens to the public with a reception on Friday, September 8, 6-8 p.m. The art show will continue on Saturday and Sunday, September 9-10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The Studio in the Marin Art and Garden Center is located at 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross, CA 94957.
For more information, visit https://www.baywoodartists.org/dataviewer.asp.
 Email photos to the WeeklyDigest@parks.ca.gov.
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To view current job openings within California State Parks, please visit our jobs webpage at www.LiveTheParksLife.com.
State Parks Job Spotlights and Open Exams
 JOB SPOTLIGHTS
Accounting Officer – Apply by Aug. 22, 2023: The Accounting Services Section, Purchase Order and Encumbrance Unit, has an opening at headquarters for someone who loves to work with all levels of people both inside and outside the field, like budget, bond and district staff. Typical tasks include monitoring all source documents to be encumbered, reconciling those documents and ensuring that the funding information is correct. Click here for more information. Click here to take the assessment.
Park Maintenance Worker I – Apply by Aug. 22, 2023: This position reports to the beautiful Cuyamaca Rancho State Park (maintenance yard) located in Julian, California. Responsibilities include facility maintenance and repair work in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and masonry. Other duties are minor equipment repair, trails maintenance, facility housekeeping, ordering supplies, completing reports and conducting safety meetings. This work will help keep the park in great condition for the thousands of visitors who visit each year. Click here for more information. Click here to take the assessment.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist (NAGPRA Program Lead) – Apply by Aug. 28, 2023: Located in Sacramento, this position will have a leadership role in many capacities but namely the within a team of interdisciplinary professionals to fulfill the department's Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and CalNAGPRA responsibilities. Tactful communication, great listening skills and an interest in solving complex problems will help when developing, collaborating and maintaining various reports and Tribal relationships. Click here for more information. Click here to take the assessment.
Personnel Specialist – Apply by Aug. 31, 2023: Are you looking for a fast-paced job in a dynamic environment where you will be working independently and in teams to evaluate and process various personnel transactions? Then this is the job for you. Located in downtown Sacramento, this position reviews documents for completeness; determines eligibility for reinstatements, transfers and list appointments; processes separations; determines benefit eligibility requirements; reconciles and certifies master payroll (for all assigned unit employees); and researches and resolves payroll discrepancies. Click here for more information. Click here to take the assessment.
Personnel Supervisor II – Apply by Sept. 3, 2023: If you are someone who has excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills, demonstrates knowledge of applicable HR statutes, knows various bargaining unit language and understands the state's human resources and payroll operations, its applications, policies, procedures and transactions codes, then look no further, we have a perfect job for you. Click here for more information. Click here to take the assessment.
EXAM SPOTLIGHTS
Aquatic Pest Control Series – Continuous: The role of the Aquatic Pest Control series is to minimize the impact of invasive plants in our waterways through weed control programs. The series includes Aquatic Pest Control Technicians and Specialists. Click here for more information.
Communications Operator – Continuous: Our California State Parks Communications Operators are emergency dispatchers who monitor emergency communications systems, answer calls for service, log incidents and dispatch field units to emergencies. Apply to take the Communications Operator assessment today and begin your State Parks career in this exciting and rewarding opportunity. Click here for more information.
Park and Recreation Specialist Series – Continuous: The Park and Recreation Specialist Series assessments are now available online. From creating new outdoor parks in California communities to leading outdoor recreation programs, the opportunities are endless. From entry-level to management, explore our Park and Recreation Specialist Series assessments today. Click here for more information.
State Park Interpreter Series – Continuous: The State Park Interpreter I, II and III assessments have been rereleased and are available online. State Park Interpreters help develop interactive and educational programs to teach the rich history of California. Click here for more information.
State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Ranger and Lifeguard) – Continuous: Applications for the State Park Peace Officer (SPPO) Cadet exam are now accepted on a continuous basis. This is the first step in the SPPO Cadet Selection Process toward acceptance to the SPPO Cadet Academy. In the Cadet Academy, you will learn everything you need to know to become an SPPO Ranger or Lifeguard. You will learn about law enforcement, public safety, natural and cultural resource protection, education, interpretation, program management and much more. When applying, you can opt in for electronic notifications. Click here for more information.
Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor – Continuous: The Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor supervises the operation of a water treatment and/or sewage treatment plant and directs the taking of daily tests of water and sewage and upkeep of equipment. Applicants will need three years of experience operating a water filtration system and State of California Certification for Sewage Treatment Plant Operator and/or Water Treatment Plant Operator. Click here for more information.
EMPLOYMENT TIP: Want to fine-tune your interviewing skills, have someone look over your application or resume, or need career guidance? The State Parks Recruitment Office can help. Email Recruiting@parks.ca.gov for more information and get yourself scheduled.
If you have any questions regarding these opportunities, connect with us at Recruiting@parks.ca.gov. We’re happy to help!
Interested in more jobs and exams like this? Explore www.LiveTheParksLife.com to discover the possibilities.
Join the Parks Jobs mailing list here. We can send you updates on jobs and exams that interest you!
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Style time! Here are this week's tips to help spread the word about our departmentwide style guidelines:
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motor home: Two words.
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ORV: Stands for "off-road vehicle"; spell out on first reference.
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Barbary sheep: Uppercase "Barbary."
Keeping a consistent writing style ensures the Weekly Digest looks and sounds its best. Each week, the Communications and Marketing Division reviews submitted articles for proper grammar and punctuation and style consistency––from capitalization and hyphenation to proper acronyms and active/passive voice usage. In general, we follow the Associated Press style and Merriam-Webster, but at times we use our own department-specific style.
We always welcome your feedback on how to “Live the Parks Life” in (writing) style. Connect with us via email at weeklydigest@parks.ca.gov.
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 Carpinteria State Beach
State Parks staff at the Surf ‘n’ Suds Festival held on Linden Field on Saturday, August 12. The event had vendors selling a variety of art and homemade products.
Left to right: Staff Service Analyst Katherine Diskin, State Park Peace Officer (SPPO) Ranger Charles Verrigni, Supervising State Park Peace Officer Lifeguard Dan Randucanu and SPPO (Ranger) Jesus ‘Chuy’ Salinas Rodriguez.
Photo from Katherine Diskin, Channel Coast District
 Glass Beach
Sonoma-Mendocino Coast District lifeguards responded to two anglers stranded on the rocks near Glass Beach, in Fort Bragg, California, on Sunday, August 6. Lifeguards made access to the victims, who were stuck on an exposed rocky outcropping, and successfully brought both victims and their fishing gear back to shore. It was a busy day with a lot of tourists on hand to cheer on our staff. A job well done to the lifeguards who conducted the rescue (left to right): Mauricio Tomaselli-Menke, Cesar Vasconcellos-Martins and Chase Ahrens. Our team is what makes State Parks such a great place to work.
Photos from Pat Freeling, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
 Forest Ranch, California
On Thursday, August 10, staff from the Northern Buttes District were honored to be invited to the Forest Ranch Charter Schools Ice Cream Social and Teacher Meet and Greet to kick off the 2023-2024 school year.
Left: Northern Buttes District Ranger Janessa Sederquist along with her K-9 Oz (middle), Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Park Aide Quinn Neves (top) and K-12 Education Access Program Interpreter Noel Lopez (bottom). Top right: Ranger Janessa Sederquist and K-9 Oz introduce themselves to families attending the ice cream social. Bottom right: Janessa and K-9 Oz handing out the well-received trading cards to students at Forest Ranch Charter School. The K-9 trading card featuring Oz was very popular among the students.
Photos from Noel Lopez, Northern Buttes District
 Bolsa Chica State Beach
New camp host Bob Schrick gave a rock star performance at Campground Karaoke on Thursday, August 10.
Photo from Elizabeth Bailey, Orange Coast District
 Bolsa Chica State Beach
Enjoying a beautiful sunrise across the wetlands with fellow state employees. Left to right: Seasonal Maintenance Aides Nathan Barrett, Hector Salitrero and Greg Kempton.
Photo from Nathan Barrett, Orange Coast District
 Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Built by California Prison Industry, a new entrance station was installed this week.
Photo from Lori Wear, Great Basin District
Gold Beach, Oregon
Curry County, Oregon, held its second annual Junior Lifeguard program from August 7-11 this summer. The program is modeled after the North Coast Junior Lifeguard program. North Coast Redwoods District (NCRD) Lifeguard II Shannon Ingram took time away from our own busy programs to travel up to Oregon again this year and help the program's coordinator Luke Martinez complete the program, which was a big success. Martinez completed State Parks Lifeguard training two years ago and regularly travels down to train with NCRD lifeguards and is well on his way to creating a culture of water safety on the Oregon coastline. In photo above, Ingram watches over paddleboard exercises in Gold Beach, Oregon.
Photo from Keven Harder, North Coast Redwoods District
Pacheco State Park
A State Parks family of tule elk enjoying a sunset. I hope you enjoy it as well.
Photo from Lee Sencenbaugh, Central Valley District
 Palomar Mountain State Park
Top left: A monarch butterfly nectaring on mustang mint. Right and bottom left: Dragonflies by Doane Pond.
Photos from Michele Hernandez, Colorado Desert District
 Castle Crags State Park
It was a lovely sight to see: Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) resting and enjoying the native plants near the kiosk. A monarch on a California black oak (top left) (Quercus kelloggii) and common manzanita (right) (Arctostaphylos manzanit) with narrowleaf milkweed (bottom left) (Asclepias fascicularis) nearby.
Photos from Chaye VanKeuren, Northern Buttes District
 Humboldt Redwoods State Park
A yearling black bear in an apple tree.
As a reminder, never approach bears or cubs and always keep a safe distance. Bears are wild animals and can be unpredictable. For more information about bear safety, visit tahoebears.org.
Photo from Shanna Archibold, North Coast Redwoods District
 Humboldt Redwoods State Park
A fawn enjoys its meal at the park.
Photo from Shanna Archibold, North Coast Redwoods District
 Mount Diablo State Park
A majestic rainbow shining symmetrically over Mount Diablo’s Blackhawk Ridge, spanning from Curry Canyon into the neighboring city of Blackhawk.
Photo from John T. Baxter, Diablo Range District
 Palomar Mountain State Park
A western bracken fern in the park's forest.
Photo from Michele Hernandez, Colorado Desert District
 Sue-meg State Park
Beautiful view at the park.
Photo from Ashley Mueller, park visitor
 Sue-meg State Park
Fog clearing at Agate Campground.
Photo from Kevin Manning, camp host
Sue-meg State Park
Coastal view from Tide Pool Trail at Palmer's Point.
Photo from Kevin Manning, camp host
 Red Rock Canyon State Park
A view of the sandstone ridgelines from the Ricardo Trailhead. Clouds are gathering from the storm just to the south of the park. Mother Nature at its best!
Photo from Lou Figueroa, Great Basin District
 Red Rock Canyon State Park
Another gorgeous view of the sandstone ridgelines.
Photo from Lou Figueroa, Great Basin District
 Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
View of Torrey pine trees on Tuesday, August 15.
Photo from Scott Henry, park volunteer
 Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Crazy, hot August day, yet we still caught a glimpse of a double rainbow while camping at Beal’s Point. Another beautiful day "Living the Parks Life"!
Photo from Matt Preston-LeMay, Gold Fields District
 Email photos to the WeeklyDigest@parks.ca.gov.
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Here are some State Parks events happening today and this weekend. For a list of more upcoming events, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/events.
Friday, August 18, 2023
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Old-Fashioned Family Campfire—Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park at 5:30 p.m.: Join us in the evening to celebrate the last hurrah of summer with the final Old-Fashioned Family Campfire. Bring a picnic dinner, make tortillas over the comal, hear live music and share skits and stories around our firepit next to the oldest building in Santa Cruz County. This event is free. Call (831) 425-5849 with any questions.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
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Interpretive Hike: In the Footsteps of Alice Eastwood—Mount Tamalpais State Park at 9 a.m.: Join State Park Interpreter Hillary Colyer on a moderate hike that explores some of the history of Mount Tamalpais, including the life and work of botanist Alice Eastwood and early 20th century hiking. Meeting location is Bootjack parking lot. Click here to read the hike description and for tips.
Sunday, August 20, 2023
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Little Rangers program—Sunset State Beach at 1 p.m.: Little Rangers, for children 3-6 years old and their parents, will spend 30 minutes exploring a different topic such as birds, marine mammals, various species of fish, ecosystems and more. Learn through a variety of activities such as story time, scavenger hunts, crafts and games. Little Rangers is a free program for the public. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. Please be sure your child is dressed for active play (closed-toe shoes). For any questions, call (831) 763-7123 or email sunsetmanresa@ports-ca.us. Register here.
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