Celebrate California State Parks Week with these free Sacramento-area activities
(FOX40.COM) — California is celebrating its 4th annual State Parks Week, June 11-15, with over 170 different events around the state.
The public is invited to attend various programs, both virtual and in-person, where they can learn about the environment, the state's history and their local communities.
Video Above: Folsom Lake reaches guest capacity amid Memorial Day
'As California commemorates its 175th anniversary, California State Parks Week offers an opportunity to celebrate the incredible natural and cultural wealth that our 280 state parks offer,' said Armando Quintero, director of California State Parks. '…Whether you're hiking, volunteering or simply soaking in the views, this week is a beautiful reminder to embrace the unmatched nature of California and the positive impact it has on our well-being and the health of the environment.'
Here are the events being offered in the Sacramento area and the surrounding counties.
Birding by Boat at Folsom Lake State Recreational Area
Experience Folsom Lake SRA from a New Perspective – on Horseback!
Photo and Art Contest Display at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
Guided Tour at Sutter's Fort SHP
Guided Tours of the State Indian Museum
Capitol Park Tour – California State Capitol Museum
Exclusive Oxbow Pond Kayak Event at Dos Rios
Introduction to Nature Journaling at Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Through the Lens of History at Calaveras Big Trees SP
Biking Through History at Folsom Lake SRA
Come Try Paddling on Lake Natoma at Folsom Lake SRA!
Explore Off Trail at Railtown 1897 SHP
Wild Things and Climate Resilience at Auburn SRA
Sierra Railway's Connection to Harvesting Renewable Resources at Railtown 1897 SHP
Outdoor Yoga at Lake Natoma with Folsom Lake SRA
Bruce's Bird Walk at Calaveras Big Trees SP
Lava Bluffs Guided Hike at Calaveras Big Trees SP
Lake Tahoe's Underwater Wonders: Exploring Tsunami-Built Boulder Ridges at Tahoe SRA (Virtual)
Summer Hiking Along the South Fork at Folsom Lake SRA
Karen Bakerville Smith Memorial Nature Trail Hike at Columbia SHP
Living History at the California State Capitol Museum
Take a Trek on the 'Walk of Fame' at Railtown 1897 SHP
Fire and the Forest Community Guided Hike at Calaveras Big Trees SP
Echolocation Exploration: Evening Interpretive Bat Walk at Donner Memorial SP
Celebrating Latino Heritage and Culture at Dos Rios
Junior Ranger Recreation Roundup at Auburn SRA
Sketches by the Lakeside at Folsom Lake SRA
Celebrate Your Well-Being at Lake Oroville SRA North Forebay
Parks With Activity Carts – Old Sacramento SHP
Poster Creation Station at Indian Grinding Rock SHP
Viaje al pasado en el Parque Histórico Estatal Railtown 1897: Travel to the Past at Railtown 1897 SHP
Guided Tour of Leland Stanford Mansion SHP
Junior Rangers and Little Rangers at Railtown 1897 SHP
Light Up the Night Campfire Program at Folsom Lake SRA
Floodplain Fun, Walk or Run at Dos Rios
Children's Career Fair at Calaveras Big Trees SP
Echolocation Exploration: A Fireside Bat Talk at Donner Memorial SP
Floodplain Fun, Walk or Run at Dos Rios
A Walk in the Park at Sutter's Fort SHP
Parks, the Planet, and Climate Resilience at Folsom Lake SRA
Junior Rangers and Little Rangers Program at Calaveras Big Trees SP
South Grove Guided Hike at Calaveras Big Trees SP
Many of the events have a limited number of seats nd require registration in advance. While the programs themselves are free, attendees may still need to pay state park entrance fees or day use fees.
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