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VIRTUAL DUAL LANGUAGE STATE PARK JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM Over the summer of 2020, close to 10,000 kids and parents participated in our Virtual Junior Ranger Programs. With so much success and public support, many staff statewide wanted to see these programs continue. Working together, educators of California State Parks, known as Interpreters, developed a dual language […]
What? In partnership with the First Partner’s Office and the California State Library, State Parks is providing free vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state park units operated by State Parks for check out to library-card holders. The California State Library Parks Pass is valid for entry of one passenger vehicle with capacity of nine people or […]
Presenter: Evan Weissman -evan.weissman@parks.ca.gov Date: Friday, Sept 8, 2:00-2:45pm. Zoom Link: https://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AZ-UcxlmRSejXGP6WA8A2g Title: The Weird and Wonderful Plants and Animals of Angel Island State Park Description: Join us for this special Girl Scouts Love State Parks virtual fieldtrip at Angel Island State Park. In this program you’ll learn about the fascinating - and sometimes strange - animals […]
Presenter: Laura Dulin -laura.dulin@parks.ca.gov Date: Friday, Sept 8, 3:00-3:45pm Zoom Link: https://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5vsm1-M2STKBI-XaMiEzDg Title: Eelgrass Habitat in the San Diego Bay: An Underwater Wonder -Grades 5-6 Description: Join us for this special Girl Scouts Love State Parks virtual fieldtrip at Silver Strand State Beach. In this program, students will learn about how the eelgrass habitat in San Diego Bay provides a […]
Presenter: Ian Bersnstein -ian.bernstein@parks.ca.gov Date: Friday, Sept 8, 4:00-4:45pm Zoom link:Â https://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yza4ujW2RGWDex2REUXX6A Title:Â Biodiversity of Wildlife in Chino Hills State Park Description: Join us for this special Girl Scouts Love State Parks virtual fieldtrip at Chino Hills State Park! In this program, you will learn about the animals in the park, how we study them, and how […]
Presenter: Karen Griffin -karen.griffin@parks.ca.gov Date: Friday, Sept 8, 5:00-6:00pm Zoom Link: https://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WnYwCgoIT8WvbcUo-c8AFA Title: The Power of Advocacy Los Encinos State Historic Park Description: Join us for this special Girl Scouts Love State Parks virtual fieldtrip. Los Encinos State Historic Park would not exist today if not for the efforts of one woman, Maria Stewart. Join us as […]
Join us for an exciting weekend of exploring the outdoors with your troop or family. We will learn about some of California's beautiful state parks, and have the opportunity to visit Butano State Park right next door with your group on Saturday (transportation not provided). We will be working towards some of the steps of […]
Mount Diablo is home to an amazing variety of life. We will explore the biodiversity of the mountain by exploring at least two habitats on a short hike. After a break for lunch, we’ll rotate through stations to take a closer look at some of the fascinating creatures found here and make a journal for […]
Presenter: Hillary Colyer -hillary.colyer@parks.ca.gov Date: Saturday, Sept 9, 11:15am-12pm Title: Give Nature Love, Not Litter! Zoom Link:Â https://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LzIc08AiRueVmL7BoPD8RQ Description:Â Join us for this special Girl Scouts Love State Parks virtual fieldtrip at Mount Tamalpais State Park. We're sure you've heard phrases like "pack it in, pack it out" and "leave no trace" and, of course, Girl Scouts […]
Presenter: Dan King -daniel.king@parks.ca.gov Date: Saturday, Sept 9, 1:00-2:00pm Title: Julia Morgan - Pioneering California Architect Zoom Registration Link:https://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_05kZmGh9RIiy6lTwPKaAMw Description: Join us for this special Girl Scouts Love State Parks virtual fieldtrip at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument. We will explore the life and career of Julia Morgan, California's first licensed woman architect. Through […]
Presenter: Elizabeth Crowley -elizabeth.crowley@parks.ca.gov Date: Sunday, Sept 10, 10:00-10:30am Title: Illuminating the Shoreline: A Chronicle of Pigeon Point Lighthouse's History Zoom Link:Â https://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WLAmvxpcTt2baYYGe2u5ZA Description:Â Join us for this special Girl Scouts Love State Parks virtual fieldtrip at Pigeon Point Light Station. How do lighthouses work? Why did people build them? Learn about the history of Pigeon Point, […]
Presenter: Caleb Masquelier -caleb.masquelier@parks.ca.gov Date: Sunday, September 10, 1:45-2:30pm Title: Gold Miner Challenge Zoom Link: s://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dUqyc-uuRhyrzR4FIhhYHQhttp Description: Join us for this special Girl Scouts Love State Parks virtual fieldtrip to Columbia State Historic Park. You will journey to Columbia, California 1850. When you arrive in City of Columbia you will need to buy mining supplies so you can […]
Camporee Director Morning Chats are hosted monthly in the morning at 9 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month.  Camporees are weekend long camping trips that can be hosted by Service Units. These informal chats are an opportunity for volunteers to share with each other and have questions answered by Girl Scout Council staff. […]
Come join Backpack Interest Group to sleep under the stars!
Extended Troop Travel is required of at least one adult for a trip of 3 nights or longer, a national or international trip. This volunteer will need to attend the trip and be involved in the planning process with the group. You will gain from the experience of seasoned Girl Scout travelers, and receive valuable […]
GS Family Camping. Bubble fun, outdoor skills, and outdoor fun. Fall Encampment is a great opportunity for Troops to spend some time outdoors together, with some optional activities to do, or have free time. This year we will have some simple lanyard making crafts, some bubble wand making and bubble fun, and some fun outdoor […]
Are you ready to celebrate spooky season? Come together with Girl Scout friends to make a Halloween carved pumpkin of your own. We will have all the supplies you need to create a Jack o' lantern pumpkin. You are welcome to bring a carving design of your own if you already have an idea. Make […]