California State Parks Foundation

Removing invasive plants? ✅ Help staff collect and save seeds? ✅ Pick up trash? ✅ Support sensitive wildlife like the Smith’s blue butterfly? 🦋 ✅ If this sounds like your kind of day, join us at the upcoming volunteer event at Garrapata State Park on Tuesday August 27. For more information and to sign up, visit https://lnkd.in/g4YYn9cA

🌴 Refugio State Beach is reopened! This beloved beach has reopened its gates after months of closure due to winter storm damage. California State Parks has been working hard, removing damaged trees and repairing vital infrastructure like the busted culvert and sinkhole. The park’s reopening is a testament to the ongoing efforts to protect and preserve this special place. With the 2023 General Plan Project underway, there’s hope for building a more climate resilient future for Refugio State Beach. 👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/wY5Y50T2tEu.

Enjoying the turquoise waters in South Yuba River State Park is on many people's bucket lists for good reason. Yet, the risks increase as more people set out to enjoy this pristine park. We all have a responsibility to recreate safely for ourselves, those we come with, and the natural environment. That's where South Yuba River Citizens League comes in! They provide face-to-face education and outreach to help prepare visitors to enjoy this place safely, and they hold clean-up events to reduce the impact of those who don't follow Leave No Trace guidelines. We at California State Parks Foundation are proud to provide funding for this critical work.     Learn more about this organization's impact and how you can follow its lead wherever you swim in our recent blog at https://ow.ly/EApq50T1r5E.

If you’ve been looking for a sign to deepen your connection and increase your impact at California state parks... this is your sign!! ⚠️ We’re holding trainings in September and October for those interested in becoming Volunteer Core Leaders. These important people serve as ambassadors for our organization. They develop a rapport with park staff, get to know the unique culture and needs of their park, and support workdays. Learn more about the role and upcoming trainings at: https://lnkd.in/gKNSSYSj

School’s back in session, but the sun didn’t get the memo! ☀️🥵 It’s shaping up to be another warm week! Have no fear, California state parks are here, providing a variety of ways to stay cool. Visit our blog at https://lnkd.in/gi3cCr-f to grab tips on how to escape the heat. Here’s a freebie: you don’t often have to travel far, as urban parks (like Los Angeles State Historic Park and Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, pictured) are often cooler than their surrounding urban environments AND help keep our cities cooler too!

📢 Today is the last day to become a member and receive your California State Park Passport! 🌟 Don't miss out on this limited-time benefit. Join us in supporting our 280 state parks as we prepare for wildfire season. Your membership helps protect and enhance these natural treasures. Act now to enjoy: 🏕️ 10% camping discount 📅 Park Calendar 📰 Newsletter and e-news ✨ And more! Make a difference today! Become a member at https://ow.ly/9sej50SYMBF. #CAStateParks

Meet Los Angeles River State Park Partners and Reparations Club, our 2024 Partnership Equity Grantee! The Los Angeles River State Park Partners, in collaboration with South Central LA bookstore Reparations Club, will host an outdoor reading and books-related event on the south lawn of LA State Historic Park. The event will be planned with significant involvement from the park's Community Engagement Team! The 2024 Partnership Equity micro-grants fund community-led projects and events that align with California's Outdoors for All strategy, with California State Parks Foundation's JEID commitments, and promote social and environmental justice within state parks. Learn more about the organization at https://lnkd.in/gDy7e6Ve

"A legacy should aim to expand one's capacity to love," says John Mott, son of California State Park Foundation’s founder while discussing the impact one can have on their community and the world while estate planning. In honor of Make-A-Will Month this August, John sat down to talk to us about his philosophy on estate planning. It was an inspiring conversation – will it inspire you too? Read more at https://ow.ly/3OzI50SWmLl If you'd like to learn more about how to give a planned gift, please visit https://ow.ly/MMvK50SWmLh

Free camping at Sue-meg State Park? 🏕️ Sign me up! No literally, sign up to join us at a special park tour and volunteer workday on Sunday, August 18 at Little River State Beach, and we’ll save you a camping spot at Sue-meg state park Friday and Saturday August 16 and 17. There’s no better way to spend a weekend on the Humboldt coast. Sign up now – spaces are limited and first come, first served. https://ow.ly/wzoc50SWmAc

What do you get when 3,144 volunteers contribute 10,792 hours of service to improving beloved California state parks over last year? Don’t worry, our recent blog post isn’t a math quiz, it's our annual recap on the impact our volunteer program has made! Visit https://ow.ly/C8Ow50SWmuR to learn more about the across the state removing invasive plants, creating fire buffer zones, repairing trails and fences, and cleaning up litter. Thank you to each and every volunteer!