Parks California

We're only a week away from the Parks for Everyone benefit concert! Head to bit.ly/P4Econcert to get your pay-what-you-can tickets now! Lineup includes: Khafre Jay Runaway June ... O-Town Ozomatli David Wilcox Music Lisa Loeb Official and more! Thank you to our sponsors Wild Tribute, REI, StageIt, and iHeartRadio for your support in making this concert happen!

This holiday season, give a gift that gives back. Sudha Pennathur, L.P. is hosting her 17th annual Sudha's Trendy Treasures Benefit Sale, featuring handcrafted holiday gifts from her collection offered at wholesale prices. The best part? The sale will be held online at Pennathur.com with 100% of the sales benefiting local Bay Area nonprofits SF Goodwill (San Francisco, San Mateo & Marin) and yours truly Parks California! ... PS - Use code PARKS5 at check out for an additional 5% off your order. Visit bit.ly/SudhaBenefitSale to learn more.

Although we must stay home to save lives, you and your child can still explore the great outdoors! Parks California is a proud supporter of the California State Parks PORTS Distance Learning Program a completely free distance learning program that connects K-12 students to the natural, cultural and historical resources of our beautiful golden state. With the click of a button, K-12 students can virtually explore:... Redwood groves Desert springs Coastal treasures Ghost towns Historic landmarks Interested in going on a virtual field trip with California State Parks? Learn how from our friends at YurView: bit.ly/PORTSvideo

Have you met the new director of California State Parks Armando Quintero yet? Armando recently joined the parks family and last week we chatted with him about his vision for your extraordinary state parks. Here is a sneak preview of the interview ... Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/mt1wmsEBDAQ

Guess what? On Wednesday, November 11, California State Parks is offering free admission to California State Parks for veterans as well as active and reserve personnel Click on the link below to find the full list of the participating parks And thank you to all our military heroes and she-roes. bit.ly/3k0SLVr

We’re joining REI and California State Parks PORTS Distance Learning Program on November 18 for a fun-filled, virtual event! Here’s your chance to experience the majestic nature of our state parks from the comfort and safety of your home. Register here for the webinar Keeping Wildlife Wild while Playing Outdoors! bit.ly/3p2GZO8

California Governor Gavin Newsom showed great leadership last month when he declared October 12 as Indigenous People’s Day. Learn more about this historic declaration below.

Have you voted yet? Our team has! I am honored to have the right to vote to have the right to make my voice heard in each and every election. - Our CEO & President Kindley

Voting is one of the most powerful tools we have to shape the world we want to live in. Check out what voting means to our staff, and let us know what it means to you! #ElectionDay2020

When we asked our team what voting meant to them, we got a variety of responses. Here is what our Director of Community Engagement Myrian had to say: I treasure the opportunity to express my values by voting in every #election. By exercising my #vote, I also honor my grandparents who immigrated to the US and strived for greater opportunities, and for my children who deserve a brighter tomorrow. What does voting mean to you? Let us know below!

In the wake of California's recent wildfires, scientists and environmentalists are wondering: What's the best way to replant a forest when it's likely to burn again? This article names three key ways: Pines and Lines Model Social Distancing the trees... Find the right trees that can adapt Read more here: bit.ly/CARestore

Last Thursday, we went live for #ParkSpeak with some special guests from California State Parks and the Anza-Borrego Foundation to share the magnificent landscapes and rich history of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park State Park Watch the tour here: bit.ly/parkspeak

Is your student learning from home? Join REI and California State Parks PORTS Distance Learning Program for PORTS Home Learning Program: Fire, Ecology, and Me Together we will be exploring the science behind fire and its uses as one of the first tools to be used by man. The natural impacts of fire in the forest ecosystem can be both destructive and beneficial. Learn how we can stay prepared, responsible, and safe around fire.... Register here bit.ly/REIPorts

The California League of Park Associations invites park partners throughout California to join the CALPA Conference and Training taking place Oct. 19-23, 2020 online! This conference will provide professional development, training and more for the many partner organization members and state park staff who all work tirelessly to promote, support, enhance and maintain California’s 280 state parks. Register NOW: bit.ly/CalpaPark

We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Belinda Faustinos, our former board treasurer, for her energy, passion and dedication to ensuring equitable access to nature for all people. Your Parks California family wishes you the very best in your future endeavors. Thank you!

As we continue to navigate this socially distant world, connecting with nature has become more important than ever. Watch Director Armando M.Quintero talk with Parks California CEO and President Kindley Walsh Lawlor about how we can inspire each other and strengthen our California State Parks youtu.be/mt1wmsEBDAQ