K-2 Programs

Grades K-2: "Coyote at the Big Time" Story Time at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park!

Join California State Parks Interpreter Randie at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park to discover the story of "Coyote at the Big Time" by Lyn Risling.

Grades K-2: Tide Pool Animal Adaptations at Crystal Cove State Beach

Join California State Parks Interpreter Alex at Crystal Cove State Beach to discover tide pools and the adaptations of plants and animals that live in this challenging habitat at the ocean's edge!


Grades K-2: "How a House is Built" Story Time at Hearst Castle


Join California State Parks Interpreter Tracy on the main terrace of Hearst Castle as she reads "How a House is Built" by Gail Gibbons!


All Ages: "Luna & Me" Story Time in the Ancient Redwoods

Join California State Parks Interpreter Ryan as he reads "Luna & Me" by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw among the awe inspiring redwoods of Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

Grades K-2: "Clam I Am" Story Time at Pismo State Beach

Join California State Parks Interpreter Michelle at Pismo State Beach for a Dr. Seuss story time as she reads "Clam I Am". Be sure to follow along with a pen, pencil, paper, and some colors!

Grades K-2: How to Draw A Sea Otter at Morro Bay State Park

Be sure to grab a pen and pencil to learn how to draw a Sea Otter with California State Park Interpreter Mariana at Morro Bay State Park.

Grades K-2: "Kai's Journey" Story Time at Angel Island State Park

Join California State Parks Interpreter Erin at Angel Island State Park to discover the life and times of immigrants in the early 1900's coming to California. This program is geared towards K-2 students and follows the story of a boy living on Angel Island.

Storytime "Bear Came Along" at Sugar Pine Pint State Park

Join California State Parks Interpreter Stephanie at Sugar Pine Point State Park to discover California's Black Bears with a Read Aloud of "Bear Came Along."

Grades K-2: "The Sequoia Lives On" Story Time at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Join California State Parks Interpreter Jenny from Calaveras Big Trees State Park for a live read-a-loud of the book "The Sequoia Lives On" by Joanne Cook. Discover the awe and wonder of these "gentle giants".

Grades K-2: "Secrets of the Seashore" Story Time at Natural Bridges State Beach.

Join California State Parks Interpreter Alec for a read-a-loud of "Secrets of the Seashore" by Carron Brown. In this program, students will get a glimpse some of the illusive animals living in California tide pools.

Grades K-2: Animal Adaptations in Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Join California State Park Interpreters Lydia in Anza Borrego Desert State Park to discover the amazing animal adaptations of this unique desert ecosystem! In this program, you'll get a chance to see some wild animals passing through Lydia's broadcast!

Grades K-2: "The Hidden Forest" Story Time at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Join California State Parks Interpreter Daniel at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve for a read-a-loud of the book "The Hidden Forest" by Jeannie Baker. Discover the "hidden forest" found beneath the waves at Point Lobos State Marine Reserve.

All Ages: Visit California Railroad Museum!

Join California State Parks Interpreter Ty at the California Railroad Museum to explore how our country, and all of our lives, and intertwined by railroads.

All Ages: Redwood Heroes at Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Join California State Parks Interpreter Griff at Humboldt Redwoods State Park to discover the champions of our state's natural resources and their work to protect one of our natural wonders: the redwood trees! Learn about the ecosystems that depend on these incredible organisms and how you can be a Redwood Hero today!

All Ages: Marine Mammal Adaptations at Mac Kerricher State Park!

Join us in Mac Kerricher State Park to learn about marine mammal adaptations and marine protected areas. California State Parks Interpreter Kat teaches us about how harbor seals are uniquely adapted to their marine environment and what you can do to protect them.