Programs and Special Events Orange Coast District February 2010 Our Mission The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological Accessible Information diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural California State Parks supports equal access. This publication resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality is available in alternate formats by contacting 3030 Avenida del outdoor recreation. Presidente, San Clemente, CA 92672, 949.366.8503. For updates, call the park or visit http://access.parks.ca.gov. Prior to arrival, visitors with disabilities who need assistance should contact the district office at 949.492.0802 or the park, 711, TTY relay service.
Bolsa Chica State Beach 714.377.5691
Crystal Cove State Park Welcome to the Orange Coast District 949.494.3539
Here at Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington State Beach, Doheny State Beach Crystal Cove State Park, Doheny State Beach, San Clemente 949.496.5290 State Beach, and San Onofre State Beach, there is always a new adventure! Huntington State Beach 714.536.1455 This guide will help you to experience the variety of activities offered this month at the Orange Coast District of California San Clemente State Beach State Parks. 949.492.3156
San Onofre State Beach 949.492.4872 or 949.361.2531(San Mateo) Front cover: Listen for the chirping of the Pacific Tree Frog as you explore California State Park’s creeks and riparian zones. Image courtesy of Robert Drewes.
2 3 Programs and Events 4 Public Dolphin ‘Citizen Science’ Project Best of Crystal Cove State Park Hike Crystal Cove State Park Crystal Cove State Park Everyday, 7 a.m. to sunset Sunday, February 7th, 9 a.m. Go to the Guest Services Office in Cottage #35 to Explore all the best things that Crystal Cove State Park check out a “shoe-box” science kit with binoculars, has to offer under the leadership of a docent trained in dolphin field guides, and fun family activities. When you identifying the area’s flora and fauna. Meet at El Moro submit a data sheet, you automatically become part of Visitor Center. a research project with Orange Coast College and will receive ongoing updates. St. Valentine’s Day Love your Beach Cleanup For more information, contact: Crystal Cove Alliance at 949.376.6200. Doheny State Beach Saturday, February 13th, 9 a.m. to noon Public Soda Pop Science Lab Join us for our first Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup of the year. Crystal Cove State Park All beach cleanups meet at the lifeguard headquarters Saturday, February 6th, 10:30 a.m. to noon. (adjacent to the mouth of San Juan Creek). Bring along your work gloves. Join us for some fun hands-on lab activities in the Park For more information, contact: and Marine Research Facility (Cottage #22) to learn [email protected] or 496.2704. how our ocean is becoming like soda pop and how we can all make a difference. Meet in front of Cottage #22. Historic District Walk For more information, contact: Crystal Cove State Park Crystal Cove Alliance at 949.376.6200. Saturday, February 13th, 10 a.m. Take a walk through the renovated 12-acre Historic Gray Whale Twalks District. Learn about the colorful past of the Cove and Crystal Cove State Park hear about the different uses for each of the cottages. Saturday, February 6th, 9 a.m.; Meet at Los Trancos Parking Lot. Thursday, February 11th, 9 a.m.; and Wednesday, February 24th, 9 a.m. Join us for a Gray Whale “Twalk” to learn about the magnificent migration of the California State marine For more information on programs and mammal. Meet at Pelican Point lot #4 (PCH to Newport events at Crystal Cove State Park, Coast, left at kiosk) at the amphitheater. contact [email protected] or 949.494.7647. A $15 day-use parking fee per vehicle is required for entrance to the park; programs are offered at
Programs and Events no additional charge (unless otherwise noted). 5 Programs and Events 6 Guided Hike on Panhe Nature Trail MicroSurfscience Lab San Mateo Campground Crystal Cove State Park Saturday, February 13th, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 20th, 1 to 3 p.m. This all-ages hike will last approximately 45 minutes, This is an open house in the Park & Marine Research exploring the cultural and natural features of the area. Facility, featuring UCI and Chapman University Please remember to bring water, wear sunscreen, and researchers studying the tiny organisms that live in the dress appropriately for trail conditions. Meet at the surfzone in Crystal Cove. Meet in front of Cottage #22. trailhead near the campground amphitheater. For more information, contact: For more information, contact: Crystal Cove Alliance at 949.376.6200. [email protected] or 949.366.8594 Geology Walk Valentine’s Day Hike Crystal Cove State Park Crystal Cove State Park Saturday, February 20th, 9 a.m. Sunday, February 14th, 9 a.m. Explore the wonders associated with Crystal Cove’s Join California State Park docents to explore geology. Meet at the Los Trancos Parking Lot. the native plant communities found within the backcountry. Meet at El Moro Visitor Center. Dolphin Birthing Circles Lecture Crystal Cove State Park Night Bike Ride Tuesday, February 23rd, 6 p.m. Crystal Cove State Park Join Dr. Dennis Kelly for a talk about his research Tuesday, February 16th, 6 p.m. on dolphins at Crystal Cove. Meets in Cottage #34 (Crystal Cove Alliance Members only). Join Crystal Cove State Park trail assistant volunteers For more information, contact: on a night ride and tour of El Moro and Laguna Coast Crystal Cove Alliance at 949.376.6200. Wilderness Park. Open to the first 30 people who register. Riders must have a light of at least 10 watts Public Tidepool Research Walk and 3-hour burn time. Meet at El Moro Visitor Center. $5 donation per rider to benefit Crystal Cove State Park Crystal Cove Interpretive Association. Saturday, February 27th, 2 p.m. Join California State Park volunteers for an exploration of the tidepools near Crystal Cove. You will learn how researchers count hermit crabs, limpets, and seastars in the Crystal Cove Marine Protected Area. Meets in Los Trancos Parking Lot.
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954am February Tides February 9 For Kids 10 Native Plant Hike P.O.R.T.S. Crystal Cove State Park (Parks Online Resources for Saturday, February 27th, 9 a.m. Teachers and Students) Join California State Park docents for an exploration Crystal Cove State Park delivers live video- of the native plant communities found within the conference programs from the edge of the backcountry. Meet at El Moro Visitor Center. Pacific Ocean via the P.O.R.T.S. program. This resource provides teachers and students with live Tidepool Exploration at Doheny State Beach videoconferences. The units include lessons to Doheny State Beach prepare your students for the videoconference, Saturday, February 27th, 1 to 4 p.m. supporting materials, and links to further resources. Once you have decided which program you would Join us as we explore the extremely low tide that falls like to participate in, contact a program coordinator to at 2:26 p.m. to -1.5 feet! Meet Doheny State Beach’s schedule your live videoconference. naturalist, Vicki Wiker, adjacent to the jetty For more information, contact: (north day-use area). Brad Krey at [email protected] or 619.226.5785 For more information, contact: www.ports.parks.ca.gov. [email protected] or 496.2704. Litter Getters Tidepool Walk to Treasure Cove Protect our wildlife and earn prizes during your visits Crystal Cove State Park to California State Parks by joining the Litter Getter Sunday, February 28th, 2 p.m.. Program. You’ll be helping to keep the parks clean Take a guided tidepool walk to Little Treasure Cove, while learning how you can make a difference. Our only accessible at the lowest of tides. A volunteer will parks are special places. We need to treat them with help identify animals and describe adaptations. Meet care...and you can help! Ask California State Park at Pelican Point Parking Lot #2. staff at the entrance stations for details.
Sunset Photography Walk Crystal Cove State Park Sunday, February 28th, 4 p.m. Learn how to take beautiful sunset and low-tide photos. Meet at the Los Trancos Parking Lot. For more information on programs and events at Crystal Cove State Park, contact [email protected] or 949.494.7647. A $15 day-use parking fee per vehicle is required for entrance to the park, programs are offered at no additional charge (unless otherwise noted). 11 Programs and Events 12 Visitor Centers Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5 to a.m. 9 Saturday, through Monday Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5 to a.m. 7:30 Friday, through Monday Doheny StateBeachVisitorCenter Monday through Thursday and Sunday and Thursday through Monday Saturday and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4 to a.m. 6 Sunday, and Saturday Visitor Center hourssubjectto change. San ClementeStateBeach,949.366.8594 Bolsa ChicaStateBeach,714.377.5691 San ClementeSBVisitorCenter Crystal CoveStatePark,949.494.3539 Crystal CoveStatePark,949.494.3539 Visit www.dohenystatebeach.org Visit Bolsa ChicaSBVisitorCenter Historic DistrictVisitorCenter Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2 to a.m. 10 Saturdays, El MoroVisitorCenter for more information. more for Doheny StateBeach 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. p.m. 4 to a.m. 9 Opening Soon. Soon. Opening volunteers. Volunteers help the public tidepool identify new for organisms searching is Park State Cove Crystal and provideinformationaboutthisfragileenvironment. experience doinghistoricalresearchandwouldliketo Are youinterestedincoastalOrangeCounty’s natural Volunteers areneededtoassistinahistoryproject that willcapturethelifeandlegacyofmembers and culturalresources?Volunteer andshareyour the historicCrystalCovecommunity. Ifyouhave Visitor CenterVolunteersNeeded [email protected] or949.494.7647. [email protected] or949.366.8503. [email protected] or949.366.8503. Become aTidepoolVolunteer knowledge andinterestswithothers. History VolunteersNeeded
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