GsNorcal EventsOur monthly Camporee Director Evening chats are in the Fall on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. These informal chats that are not an official training are for Volunteers who are planning a Camporee for their Service Unit or area. You are welcome to attend more then one. These chats are hosted […]
Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend by learning more about the California State Parks Adventure Pass. In partnership with the First Partners Office and the Natural Resources Agency, the California State Park Adventure Pass provides free entry for fourth graders and their families at 19 amazing state parks throughout the state. Adult Supervision: Adult supervision […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: https://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yza4ujW2RGWDex2REUXX6A Title: 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 […]
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: https://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LzIc08AiRueVmL7BoPD8RQ Description: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WaterWorks 2023 End your summer with a splash at WaterWorks Park in Redding with a sleepover! Enjoy the day with seven water slides, a lazy lagoon, and a wave pool. Then dance the night away with a live DJ and sleep under the stars. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for overnighters, and lunch will […]
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: https://ports-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WLAmvxpcTt2baYYGe2u5ZA Description: 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. […]
Connect with talented local artists and troops and work on the latest Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Maker badges released this summer by GSUSA. Join us every Wednesday at 4 pm starting in September! If you are a registered GSNorCal member, reserve your spot in gsCommunity: https://community.gsnorcal.org/events/open-studio If you are exploring Girl Scouts for your Kinder-5th […]
Learning about the Girl Scout Gold Award is easier than ever. Join our online webinar and get ready to Go for Gold! This session will connect you with experts and teach you everything you need to know about earning the Highest Award in Girl Scouting. Join by computer or smartphone. Register here: https://gsnorcal.doubleknot.com/openrosters/ViewActivitySpaceAvailable.aspx?orgkey=2343&activitykey=2981848 Please Note: […]
Come join Backpack Interest Group to sleep under the stars!
We know you have what it takes to lead the way! Join this super-charged Girl Scout-led event planning committee for the 2024 Lead the Way conference. Plan the event from start to finish by designing the theme, coordinating the activities, and recruiting professional presenters. Participating in the planning committee is a great way to develop […]
