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Share your Park Experience | California State Parks Foundation
Share your Park Experience | California State Parks Foundation
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, California State Parks offered a free vehicle entry day, supporting greater access to the outdoors for people across California.
Parkside Chats: 2025 Monarch Butterfly Population Count Webinar Registration - Zoom
Parkside Chats: 2025 Monarch Butterfly Population Count Webinar Registration - Zoom
Join California State Parks Foundation for our Parkside Chats Series webinar on February 25, 2026, to learn California State Parks and Xerces Society 2025 findings on monarch butterflies. We’ll be joined by California State Parks Environmental Scientists Dena Spatz and Stephanie Little, along with Emma Pelton, Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist at the Xerces Society, who will share insights on the monarch butterfly population count and recent research. We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation and walk away with a deeper understanding of the challenges facing western monarchs, the collaborative work happening in state parks, and ways we can all help ensure their future.
2024-2025 Annual Report | California State Parks Foundation
2024-2025 Annual Report | California State Parks Foundation
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California State Parks Foundation | Tijuana Estuary NP Point of Interest
California State Parks Foundation | Tijuana Estuary NP Point of Interest
Tijuana Estuary NP Point of Interest, located at the border of California and Mexico, is a unique and ecologically significant area known for its large coastal wetlands and diverse wildlife. Estuaries provide food and nesting areas for wildlife, especially shorebirds. At least 370 bird species have been seen at this park. Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewings, hiking, and educational exhibits.
A Beginner’s Guide to Forest Bathing in California State Parks
A Beginner’s Guide to Forest Bathing in California State Parks
As we enter 2026, many of us are looking for ways to reconnect with nature and with ourselves. One practice that has gained renewed attention in recent years is shinrin-yoku (森林浴), also known as forest bathing. What Is Forest Bathing, a.k.a.
Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESacramento, CA — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California residents and visitors will receive free vehicle day-use entry to participating California state parks on Monday, January 19, with support from California State Parks Foundation.
California must create climate-resilient state parks - Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly: The Newspaper of California State Government and Politics.
California must create climate-resilient state parks - Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly: The Newspaper of California State Government and Politics.
OPINION - As Prop 4 moves forward, a key priority for our state leaders must be to ensure these funds are additive to the state budget; they should not be used to backfill and replace General Fund appropriations. To put this more simply, California voters approved Prop 4 with the expectation that these funds would add resources to the state’s climate efforts — not replace existing commitments.
Senior Manager of Membership
Senior Manager of Membership
California State Parks Foundation (CSPF) seeks an experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Membership to manage, support, and implement our statewide membership program. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, this role executes and collaborates in the development of membership fundraising strategies, supports acquisition and retention efforts, and manages the day-to-day operations and performance of the membership program.
Quick Tips for Family-Friendly Time in Parks | California State Parks Foundation
Quick Tips for Family-Friendly Time in Parks | California State Parks Foundation
Tell Us What A “Family-Friendly” Park Day Looks Like for You!
See the Impact a Gift Can Make
See the Impact a Gift Can Make
It’s more than making a gift; it’s about joining with your friends and family to make a difference.
volunteer.calparks.org
volunteer.calparks.org
Survey | California Trails Survey | MyInput
Survey | California Trails Survey | MyInput
Top Three Ways You Made a Difference in 2025
Top Three Ways You Made a Difference in 2025
Celebrating Impact: Announcing the 2025 California State Parks Foundation Partner Awards
Celebrating Impact: Announcing the 2025 California State Parks Foundation Partner Awards
Last Chance to Double Your Impact for California’s Parks
Last Chance to Double Your Impact for California’s Parks
Share Memories | Reimagine Bidwell Mansion SHP | MyInput
Share Memories | Reimagine Bidwell Mansion SHP | MyInput
Major Gifts Officer - Northern California
Major Gifts Officer - Northern California
Your gift counts twice this Giving Parksday!
Your gift counts twice this Giving Parksday!
2025 California State Parks Foundation Photo Contest Winners
2025 California State Parks Foundation Photo Contest Winners
This Giving Parksday, Protect Wildlife in California’s State Parks | California State Parks Foundation
This Giving Parksday, Protect Wildlife in California’s State Parks | California State Parks Foundation
Smart Giving to Protect California’s State Parks | California State Parks Foundation
Smart Giving to Protect California’s State Parks | California State Parks Foundation
Groundwork For Resilience
Groundwork For Resilience
Where Monarchs Take Refuge
Where Monarchs Take Refuge
Advocate Resources
Advocate Resources
California State Parks Invites Military Community to Enjoy Free Admission to Over a Hundred Parks on Veterans Day
California State Parks Invites Military Community to Enjoy Free Admission to Over a Hundred Parks on Veterans Day
National Parks Closed? Explore California’s Open State Parks
National Parks Closed? Explore California’s Open State Parks
2025 Legislative Session Recap: Wins and Challenges for California’s State Parks | California State Parks Foundation
2025 Legislative Session Recap: Wins and Challenges for California’s State Parks | California State Parks Foundation
What Adventure is Right for You? Take The Quiz!
What Adventure is Right for You? Take The Quiz!
Free Access to California State Parks: Passes and Programs You Should Know | Cal Parks
Free Access to California State Parks: Passes and Programs You Should Know | Cal Parks
First-time camping guide: Plan your trip in 5 easy steps
First-time camping guide: Plan your trip in 5 easy steps
Best of California’s State Parks 2025: Your Favorites Revealed
Best of California’s State Parks 2025: Your Favorites Revealed
Unconventional Camping in California State Parks
Unconventional Camping in California State Parks
Parks after dark: Top California state parks for stargazing
Parks after dark: Top California state parks for stargazing
Building a Climate-Resilient California State Park System
Building a Climate-Resilient California State Park System
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Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace
The 7 Principles The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. The Principles can be applied anywhere — from remote wilderness areas, to local parks and even in your backyard. Each Principle covers a specific topic and provides detailed information to empower […]
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