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Celebrating Mother Nature
Friends,
With spring in full bloom, warmer weather and (mostly) sunny days all month long, April brings budding opportunities to explore California’s outdoor beauty in new ways. Home to Earth Day, April is also a time when I’m especially appreciative of the people who work every day to protect and preserve these irreplaceable spaces.
This is especially true of the California State Parks staff. On Earth Day – and the other 364 days of the year – these are the people who keep state parks and beaches accessible, healthy and open. Without us ever seeing, they take steps to ensure your parks are becoming more modern, climate-change resilient, and safe.
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I’d like to invite you to join me in being an active participant in protecting the natural spaces around you. It could be as simple as picking up litter in your neighborhood or local park, recycling, or reducing plastic use. If you’re looking for a community cleanup, join California State Parks Foundation in April for Earth Day Climate Action to participate in a statewide virtual cleanup of state parks and open spaces. And for year-round volunteer opportunities, check out the California Climate Action Corps. They connect people with community climate action organizations that need volunteer support.
What small steps can you take to protect the outdoor places you love? Let us know on our Facebook page.
Wishing you and yours well,
Kindley
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Earth Day ParkSpeak – Join Us
Celebrate Earth Day with us and explore the unique history of Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.
Join us and special guests from California State Parks, the California African American Museum, and the Friends of Allensworth on April 22 at 5:30 p.m. on this journey back in time to one of California’s first African-American settlements. Together we’ll discover:
☀️ The rich history of Black and Indigenous people in California
☀️ The exciting process of obtaining the designation of State Historic Park
☀️ Special updates to the Allensworth State Historic Park’s Master Plan, and
☀️ Upcoming community events hosted by the Friends of Allensworth organization
This is truly a special event you won’t want to miss! Be sure to RSVP by clicking here.
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Dust Off Your Dancing Shoes for A Cause
Ready to dance and sing to your heart’s content? Then save the date for our next virtual concert, coming to living rooms far and wide June 10.
We’re partnering with StageIt, iHeart Media and REI to bring you a stellar lineup that’s sure to get you on your feet – all for a good cause. Concert proceeds will go toward making state parks more welcoming and accessible to everyone.
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for a concert you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned so you can save your front row seats to an unforgettable experience.
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Meet the Newest #ParkLover
We’re happy to announce the arrival of a brand-new Parks California team member! Meet Teresa Evans, who’s joining our team of #ParkLovers as business operations administrator. Teresa brings more than 20 years of experience in administration, which she’ll use to help Parks California become a more efficient in achieving its mission. We’re thrilled to have her on board. Please help us give Teresa a warm welcome.
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Parks That Thrive & Shine
The latest news and events for you to enjoy with your family and friends.
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Spring is in the Air Ground
Wildflowers are ready to put on a colorful display across many state parks. While current conditions will not produce magnificent blooms like those in previous years, wildflower blooms are always a sight to behold. If you time it right, you might be in for a treat. Check out the 2021 Spring Flower Bloom and #RecreateResponsibly.
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Women Leaders in Parks
Meet the female scientists who are leading the care and stewardship of your California State Parks system. These women stand on the strong shoulders of trailblazers who have knocked down barriers before them and are opening doors for more women to lead in the stewardship of our treasured landscapes.
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Being Water-wise in Waterways
California State Parks launched a new series of virtual programs to help prevent drownings when recreating in California’s waterways. The AquaSMART Live! Lifeguard Program will focus on river safety. Participants will be able to travel virtually state parks to learn life-saving safety tips.
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