Garland Ranch Regional Park

When’s the last time you relaxed by the river?! #naturehealsthesoul #mprpd #letsgooutdoors

The individual flowers of this plant have a simple star shape. #slimsolomon #inbloom #waterfalltrail

Did you know we have an Instagram? Follow us @mprpd_lgo!

Great shots by Lisa Katz!

Lupine Loop #mprpd #skylupine

It’s National Walking Day, so get out there! #mesapond #adventureawaits #mprpd

California Poppies are a beautiful and easy-to-grow addition to your garden! #nationalcapoppyday #inbloom #plantforpollinators #mprpd

Spectacular views from 1500 ft #garzascanyontrail #mprpdandme

New year, new hikes! Featuring the Redwood Canyon Trail #mprpdandme #morehikesplease

Make a nature journal! It's fun and simple, just grab a few nature objects and start journaling. Don't forget to share! #mprpdandme

Meowy holidays from MPRPD @jackjackrue

Take a walk with a wild turkey ! Thanks for letting us share @ostovar #mprpdandme #turkeytuesday

Looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint?! Don’t worry, CSUMB service learner Reanna Davis has you covered. #csumb #climatechangeawareness #mprpdandme

@natsnaturegram caught this pick of a handsome alligator lizard at Garland #mprpdandme

They are BIG they are Brown and they are BATS! Learn more about this beneficial bat species in our newest issue of Critters and Conservation. #bigbrownbats #mprpd

Let’s talk bats! #crittersandconservation #mprpd #battyforbats

The trail leading to Animas Pond at Palo Corona is temporarily closed. It is set to reopen on 10/31...spooky. Stay tuned for more updates!

Common garter snakes can be found in just about any environment. Marshes, fields and forests are just a few of the habitats these snakes can occupy. #gartersnake #mprpd

What's next? Be prepared! #KnowBeforeYouGo

A California Buckeye really showing its namesake! #buckeye #fall #mprpd

Help keep our parks pristine! No one likes a litterbug.

It's Sea Otter Awareness Week! You otter click the link for some fun-filled activities. https://defenders.org/sea-otter-awareness-week

Bring a bag with you to collect your empty wrappers and bottles, as trash cans may be full during this time. #knowbeforeyougo #packitinpackitout #mprpd

Never go too long without watching a sunset. Shot by @chrislabasco #marinadunespreserve #mprpd

It's tarantula time! The world's largest spiders are now on the move because its mating season. If you encounter any tarantulas during your travels, let them go about their spidery business. Stay tuned for more eight-legged fun.

Did you know? Biodiversity is the variety of life on this planet we call home. Let's celebrate all that makes California a biological hot spot! #californiabiodiversityweek #mprpd Click the link for fun activities happening all week! https://resources.ca.gov/biodiversityday2020

Park updates for your Labor Day Weekend!