State Parks Launches Virtual Junior Ranger Programs This Summer

Local California State Parks in Santa Cruz County are offering free virtual junior ranger programs for 7- to 12- year-old children during the COVID-19 pandemic. These fun Zoom webinars are scheduled on Mondays and Fridays at 10 a.m. each week in July. Children receive a digital stamp for each program they attend; after receiving a certain number of stamps, they can earn prizes! Registration is required.

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Seacliff State Beach
Float a Concrete Ship?
Monday, July 13 at 10 a.m.

Yes, the concrete ship really did float. Watch our wet and wild demonstration to discover how.

A Most Unique Amusement Enterprise
Monday, July 20 at 10 a.m.

Why do we have a sunken concrete ship at the end of a pier on our beach? Travel back in time to uncover the answers.

From Seafloor to Seashore
Monday, July 27 at 10 a.m.

How did the shells of undersea creatures end up in the cliff above the beach? Dig deeper with us to discover how.

Natural Bridges State Beach
Amazing Tidepool Animal Adaptations
Friday, July 17 at 10 a.m.

How is it possible to live in the difficult environment of a tidepool? Discover the superheroes of the intertidal zone with a state park interpreter!

Portola Redwoods State Park
Building with the Birds
Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m.

Discover how the birds of Portola build their nests and survive this predator-filled ecosystem. Come prepared to build your own nest! Twigs, leaves, and fluffy stuff work great!

Rancho Del Oso
Owls on the Prowl
Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m.

Do you hear owls at night? Who are they hooting at? Swoop in for a bird’s eye look into the incredible world of owls.

Junior Ranger Programs: parks.ca.gov