Podcasts about california state parks

Posting on the agency's official social media pages, Cal Fire NEU says they responded to a call from California State Parks on Sunday afternoon to aid with a near drowning after two people were flushed through a class III rapid known as Flip Flop. 

"I'm going to do something that's connected to the national parks or our or a state park near me so that I can use my knowledge and see the real world impact it has. And that way, I never am stuck in class asking, why is this important? Why on earth do I have to learn this?" Notable Moments 03:02 Parks' Enhanced Virtual Learning Programs 05:30 The Value of Learning About Distant Places 12:39 Bridging Classrooms and Public Lands 17:53 Engaging Park Rangers as Educators 24:08 Enhancing Park Visitor Experience 26:14 Park Principles for Classroom Management Connect with James Order the Book The National Park Classroom www.nationalparkclassroom.com Resources www.parkleaders.com https://parkleaders.com/about/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theparkleaders/ Every park holds stories waiting to be told. James Fester, an educator and former interpreter with California State Parks and the National Park Service, returns to discuss the ever-evolving connection between national parks and education. Read the blog for more on the ways that parks have been successfully integrated into classrooms and the powerful outcomes of such collaborations.

Building an energy efficient house that is affordable! Raised on the Monterey Peninsula (California), Larry Weingarten has been self-employed most of his working life. He got his general contractor's license in 1982. Hot water has been an interest in its many forms, so Larry has been a member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) and The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). In 1992, he and his wife completed the Water Heater Workbook. He has written articles on water heating and energy for various trade journals and has taught about these topics for PG&E, California State Parks, Affordable Comfort and others. Larry finished building an off-grid home in 2006 which was designed to be very efficient, comfortable and inexpensive. It was the 13th home to meet the '1000 Home Challenge', a competition for creating super-efficient homes. With over 50 years of dealing with man-made things and their makers, he has come to believe that self-sufficiency is an important goal to work towards. In episode 557 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out where Larry's passion for hot water came from, what he learned by building an off-grid home in 2006 which was designed to be very efficient, comfortable and inexpensive, how enlisting the powers of openness, perspective, and a quiet mind can go far in helping you fix any problem, how mentors have impacted his life, what is a good investment when fixing run-down homes, what is the difference between responding and reacting, what cats do for him, and what is the value of life. Enjoy!

Two teens went missing in the Thermalito Afterbay during a hunting trip. Authorities have been searching for them since. Now, the Butte County Sheriff's Office says it's having to change its methods. Also, California State Parks and several other organizations are discussing the possibilities of Bidwell Mansion's future, and a Chico teen will play the snare drum at this year's Rose Parade in Pasadena.

An enforcement period by the California Highway Patrol this week saw hundreds of arrests and thousands of encounters statewide over a two-day period. Also, California State Parks are encouraging people to get outside this new year with First Day Hikes, and Jan. 2 is the first day to file 2024 state tax returns.

Representatives from California State Parks said the cause of fire that destroyed Bidwell Mansion last week is arson. They're still searching for a suspect and are asking members of the public to share any information. Also, local and Republican state officials are criticizing Newsom's visit to Redding. Plus, if you're concerned about a young person's mental health in Butte County, there's a team that can help. More about the county's Community, Assessment, Response and Education (CARE) Team.

"For the first time, we are centering artists in our work with an equity-centered, artist-centered cultural plan... with a big emphasis on affordable housing and live-workspace for artists” - Jonathon Glus, City of San DiegoIn this engaging episode of Voices of the Community, we spotlight transformative policy wins and the visions shaping the future of California's arts and culture sector. Recorded live at the second annual California Arts and Culture Summit in Sacramento, this episode features highlights from a dynamic PechaKucha-style panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Laine, Executive Director of the San Benito County Arts Council.Jennifer and fellow arts leaders explore local and statewide victories, including Measure P in Fresno, the California Creative Corps, and pioneering collaborations with California State Parks. These stories showcase how advocacy, cross-sector partnerships, and data-driven strategies can elevate the creative economy and inspire meaningful change.Join us as we discuss key insights from the summit and actionable steps for empowering artists and cultural organizations to tackle pressing issues like equity, climate resilience, and workforce development.Watch, Listen and Discover how you can support and shape the future of the creative economy!- Make a Donation: Support Voices of the Community, fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and enjoy tax deductions for your contributions. Stay Connected:- Participate: Join our next virtual and live in-person community dialogue event.- YouTube: Watch this episode on our YouTube channel- Newsletter: Sign up to stay updated on future episodes and events  Delve deeper into Voices of the Community Series on Arts & Culture, Covid-19's impact on nonprofits, small businesses and local government, City of Stockton's rise from the ashes of bankruptcy and our archives: You can explore episodes, speakers, organizations, and resources through each series web page. Watch and learn from all five series now!

On a brand-new episode of the Talking NorCal Podcast, Zach and Bob outline their biggest giveaway yet - a $3,000 houseboat rental on Shasta Lake. Then, they discuss the snowfall across Northern California, along with invasive mussels found in California, South Lake Tahoe's proposed vacation home tax, a fisherman crashing his helicopter on the Carson River, Burney Falls extended trail closure, and a crackdown on cannabis in California State Parks. Finally, they speak with Hailey Hawkins about The League to Save Lake Tahoe and the best ways to Keep Tahoe Blue.

In this episode, we will talk with Erika Delemarre, the Climate Resiliency Program Manager for California State Parks and Calla Allison, the Founder and Director of the Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network. We'll be discussing the largest ecologically connected network of marine protected areas, or what we call “MPAs” in the world. This network includes 124 marine protected areas and 14 special closures along the length of the California Coast. In this episode we will explore tips for responsible recreation in MPAs, learn about different MPA designations and regulations, and how you support a healthy ocean for generations to come.   Resources:  MPA Collaborative https://www.mpacollaborative.org/ https://wildlife.ca.gov/Enforcement/CalTIP Californians Turn in Poachers and Polluters: 1-888-334-CALTIP (888-334-2258)  https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/MPAs 

In this tenth episode, host Emily Harwitz talks outreach and engagement—for nature and adventure—in a double-feature with Xiomara Batin, Outreach and Marketing Manager at GirlVentures, and Erika Granadino, Community Engagement Coordinator for the North Coast Redwoods District. How do you get people to come outside if they’ve never done it before? Hint: it starts with meeting people where they’re at. If you like talking to people, making connections, and telling stories, then today’s episode is for you! Xiomara Batin: Xiomara Batin is the Outreach and Marketing Manager at GirlVentures, an outdoor educational non profit based in Oakland, California. Xiomara has worked in a variety of educational institutions and non profit organizations with authentic engagement and genuine allyship at the center. Supporting communities that have had limited access to outdoor spaces due to historical barriers, is an integral area of importance to Xiomara and she feels passionate about being involved in advocacy in a variety of capacities. Find GirlVentures on Instagram @girlventures Erika Granadino: Erika was born in El Salvador and raised in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area with her mother and sister. She graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in Environmental Management and Protection, with a focus on Natural Resource Planning. For the past 4 years she has worked as an interpreter for California State Parks and the last year as the Community Engagement Coordinator for the North Coast Redwoods District, which has allowed her to exercise her passion and commitment to conservation and community engagement. Her favorite part about the work is getting to facilitate interpretive programs that connect people to parks, providing access, information, and inclusivity to their public lands. Promoting these places through interpretive programs gives hope that visitors will want to become stewards of these natural places, too. She feels lucky to be able to provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, helping them find meaning in what they are experiencing. In her downtime she enjoys cooking, going out to eat at a good restaurant, or getting some exercise. However, nothing compares to a good scenic hike on a sunny day. Find her on Instagram @erkbea

When a wildfire powered by extreme heat and drought nears a neighborhood, all it takes is a single spark to send homes up in flames. We share some steps homeowners and renters alike can take to reduce that risk.  Also, on the northern California coast the Yurok tribe is getting 125 acres of its stolen land back thanks to an historic partnership between the National Park Service, California State Parks, and Save the Redwoods League. Chairman of the Yurok Tribe Joseph L James describes how the land will help nurture Yurok cultural traditions. And to raise awareness about the threats facing coral reefs, crafters everywhere are picking up their crochet hooks and contributing to a worldwide “Crochet Coral Reef.” The curator of the Pittsburgh Satellite Reef at the Carnegie Museum of Art describes what it's like to stand inside the exhibit and how it came together. From abolitionist Harriet Tubman to novelist Louisa May Alcott, some of the country's most important women trailblazers shared a connection with the natural world in their girlhood. Tiya Miles shares their stories in her book Wild Girls: How the Outdoors Shaped the Women Who Challenged a Nation. -- What issues are you most interested in having Living on Earth cover in the 2024 election season? Let us know by sending us a written or audio message at comments@loe.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is here and in this conversation, John McKinney shares valuable information on everything you need to know to have a successful hiking adventure with your kids.  From beautiful trail recommendations, to packing tips and safety advice, this episode will leave you inspired to get out into nature and explore the trails with your family this summer! John McKinney is an award-winning writer public speaker and author of 30 hiking-themed books: inspiring narratives, top selling guides, books for children. John is particularly passionate about sharing the stories of California trails. He is the only one to have visited and written about all 280 California State Parks. John tells the story of his epic hike along the entire California coast in the critically acclaimed Hiking on the Edge: Dreams, Schemes, and 1600 miles on the California Coastal Trail. For 18 years John, aka The Trailmaster, wrote a weekly hiking column for the Los Angeles Times and has hiked and enthusiastically told the story of more than 10 thousand miles of trail across California and around the world. His “Every Trail Tells a Story” series of guides highlight the very best hikes in California. The intrepid Eagle Scout has written more than a thousand stories and opinion pieces about hiking, parklands, and our relationship with nature. A passionate advocate for hiking and our need to reconnect with nature, John is a frequent public speaker and shares his tales on radio, on video, and online. How to contact John McKinney: John McKinney's website   How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/

Summer camping season is around the corner, and California's parks and recreation areas have something for everyone: secluded sites in the Sierra backcountry, campgrounds with RV hook-ups and a view of the Pacific, yurts, tent cabins and even campsites that float. We'll get tips on scoring reservations, how to plan for a trip and how to pack. And we'll hear about your favorite California camping memories. Guests: José González, founder, Latino Outdoors; equity officer, East Bay Regional Park District; board member, Parks California (the statutory nonprofit partner to CA State Parks) Ana Beatriz Cholo, public affairs specialist and spokesperson, Pacific West Region, National Park Service Peter Ostroskie, staff park and recreation specialist, Bay Area District, California State Parks

The razor-thin majority Democrats hold in the Senate could be crucial to passing more climate legislation under a second term for President Biden, and in the event former President Trump is re-elected, could prevent the total unraveling of President Biden's climate agenda. One of the key Senate races to watch in 2024 is the Ohio contest between incumbent Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown and Trump-endorsed Republican Bernie Moreno. Also, on the northern California coast the Yurok tribe is getting 125 acres of its stolen land back thanks to an historic partnership between the National Park Service, California State Parks, and Save the Redwoods League. Chairman of the Yurok Tribe Joseph L James describes how the land will help nurture Yurok cultural traditions. And in the 2020 novel Migrations set in the future, polar bears are extinct. So are chimpanzees and wolves and big cats. For the novel's protagonist, this mass extinction is personal. So, she does the first thing that comes to mind: she makes her way onto a fishing boat to follow what might be the very last migration of the Arctic Tern from pole to pole. --  We rely on support from listeners like you to keep our journalism strong. You can donate at loe.org – any amount is appreciated! – and thank you for your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State water officials say the last snow survey of the season on Tuesday revealed good news for the millions of Californians and farms who rely on snowmelt. Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED LA County authorities have a new strategy to help curb gun violence. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, LAist A parcel of land along the Northern California coast is being restored by the Yurok tribe, who is returning the property to nature. The land has been returned to the tribe in a first of its kind deal – in partnership with the National Park Service and California State Parks. Reporter: Alec Stutson, North State Public Radio 

Last week, the Yurok Tribe signed a historic agreement with the National Park Service, California State Parks and Save the Redwoods League to transfer a 125-acre property back to tribal ownership. The site, known as ‘O Rew, is roughly in the center of Yurok ancestral territory and sits at the southern gateway to Redwood National Park. The agreement marks the first time that a national park will be co-managed by a Native tribe. Nika Bartoo-Smith recently wrote about the agreement for Underscore News and ICT. She joins us with more details.

A drenching rainy season that isn't over yet has given California another gift, besides a big snowpack and gnarly skiing: a “superbloom.” A superbloom is not a scientific term according to botanists, but this year's bloom promises to deliver a spectacular display. Anza-Borrego Desert is already reaching its peak, the park currently awash in a carpet of desert sunflowers, dune primrose and dandelions. For many areas across the state, peak blooms are still ahead. We talk to superbloom explorers, experts and wildflower lovers about what to look out for and the best ways to experience this year's bonanza. Guests: Radhika Thekkath, co-president, Santa Clara Valley chapter of the California Native Plant Society Evan Meyer, botanist and executive director, nonprofit Theodore Payne Foundation Dan McCamish, senior environmental scientist, Colorado Desert District, California State Parks

In California, even the state parks are awe-inspiring. From redwood forests to unspoiled beaches and otherworldly deserts, here are eight spots that would be national parks anywhere else.

Julie Barrow at Pigeon Point Light Station, California. Courtesy of Julie Barrow. California's iconic Pigeon Point Lighthouse, located on the central coast between Santa Cruz and San Francisco, has been guiding mariners since 1872.  Today, the historic light station is managed by California State Parks, and the former keepers' housing serves as a youth hostel. The lighthouse has been closed to climbing since December 2001, after the collapse of some of the brickwork from near the top of the tower. California State Parks recently announced an upcoming $16 million restoration of the lighthouse, which will begin early this year. During the rehabilitation, contractors will refurbish or replace all the ironwork throughout the tower, and masonry elements will also be repaired or replaced as needed. Today's guest, Julie Barrow, is the special projects coordinator at Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park. Pigeon Point Light Station in 2015. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Pigeon Point's first-order Fresnel lens is on display in the fog signal building. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. Also included in this episode is one of our occasional "Be a Lighthouse" segments. This past Christmas Day, a very special dinner was served by the fire department in Ogunquit, Maine. Many of the guests were people who would otherwise be alone for Christmas. The Ogunquit Fire Department has also been helping firefighters in Ukraine. Light Hearted host Jeremy D'Entremont spoke with Ogunquit Fire Chief Russell Osgood about these initiatives. Please note: Near the end of the episode, there is a promotion for an upcoming USLHS virtual Zoom event featuring Ford Reiche, owner of Halfway Rock Lighthouse in Maine. In the podcast, it's said that the event is at 7 p.m EST on January 20, but the correct time is 4 p.m. EST. Click here for more details and to register to attend the event.

LA City Council puts independent redistricting on the 2024 ballot. OC Supervisor Andrew Do failed to disclose his wife is a judge during a relevant official proceeding. Hate crimes in LA County are up 18% compared to last year. Plus, more.*Correction: In an earlier version of LAR P.M., we reported Will Rogers State Historic Park and Will Rogers State Beach are among the parks in the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians' territory. Will Rogers State Park and State Beach are not within the tribe's territory listed in its partnership with California State Parks. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.  Support the show: https://laist.com

Ryan Reynolds and Mandy Moore make fun of SAG-AFTRA after the union issue 'strike-friendly' Halloween costume rules. A man has been found dead and women is missing in a California State Park. Governor Gavin Newsom visited Irael over the weekend before heading to China to discuss climate change.

Melissa Fifield, Head of the BMO Climate Institute, sat down with Kindley Walsh Lawlor to discuss Parks California, which launched in 2019 as the official statutory statewide partner to California State Parks.

There are only eight bear species remaining on the planet — six of which are endangered. Environmental journalist Gloria Dickie, author of the new book “Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future,” set out to profile all eight while questioning how humans' complex relationship with bears has and continues to inform our interactions with them. “Charismatic and unloved alike, these eight bears are all that remain of a family that has been our steadfast companion since time immemorial, shaping our cultures, our geographies, and our stories,” she writes. We'll talk about how humans can learn to better co-exist with bears and why she says we need to do more to protect them. Guests: Gloria Dickie, environmental journalist; author, "Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future” Sarinah Simons, human-bear management specialist, California State Parks; host, the “Earth to Humans” podcast

From coastal beaches to the High Sierra, from redwood forests to desert sand dunes, California's state park system has nearly three hundred sites available to explore and enjoy. These protected areas offer low-cost ways to scratch that itch for adventure, learn about California's history and appreciate the state's natural heritage. We'll get recommendations from outdoor enthusiasts about where to go and what to do, and we'll hear from you: what's your favorite California state park? Guests: Brad Day, publisher, Weekendsherpa.com - A free weekly e-mail about accessible outdoor adventures in the Bay Area Chelsee Lowe, travel and family writer Jose Gonzalez, founder, Latino Outdoors - a community organization that encourages Latinos to go outdoors Joe Connors, supervising ranger, Wilder Ranch State Park

As momentum continues to grow around the Land Back movement and Indigenous stewardship worldwide, the value of hearing from Elders who have long studied Indigenous traditions and lifeways, whether adopted or of their heritage, is a growing imperative. Their lived wisdom is essential, a gift and treasure for future generations, and continues the cycle of dynamic, intergenerational learning in the traditional way — the way of direct, felt experience and deep listening. This is an encore presentation of our 2022 conversation with Payoomkawish (Juaneño/Luiseño) Elder Richard Bugbee [https://www.indigenousregeneration.org/]. Hear him share insights from his decades of studying the way of plants. He emphasized the importance of reclaiming our ways of seeing, being and understanding the world by reclaiming Native languages and observing the world more closely. Enjoy provocative insights from an elder who has devoted his lifetime to the study of plants and their uses, re-learning of language, and the practice of material culture. For an extended version of this interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/posts/ethnobotany-fire-68593058 Richard Bugbee is Payoomkawish (also known as Payómkawichum Juaneño/Luiseño) from northern San Diego County. Richard has ties with multiple Indigenous nations including the Kumeyaay. He is an Instructor of Kumeyaay Ethnobotany and Ethnoecology at Cuyamaca College through Kumeyaay Community College [http://kumeyaaycommunitycollege.com/]. He is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival (AICLS) [https://aicls.org/]. Richard is on the boards of Indigenous Regeneration (Mata'Yuum), Climate Science Alliance, and Inter-Tribal Fire Stewardship. Richard was the Curator of the Kumeyaay Culture Exhibit at the Southern Indian Health Council, the Associate Director/Curator of the San Diego American Indian Culture Center & Museum, and the Indigenous Education Specialist for the San Diego Museum of Man. He was a member of the Native American Council for California State Parks, California Indian Basketweavers Association ((CIBA), the Land ConVersation, and the Elders' Circle for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Richard has been learning traditional plant uses of southern California and the Kumeyaay language from Jane Dumas, a Kumeyaay Elder from Jamul Indian Village from 1980 to 2014. He was the ethnobotanist for the Traditional Indian Health Program through Riverside-San Bernardino Indian Health providing information on the interactions between traditional plant and pharmaceutical medicines. He teaches indigenous material cultures and traditional plant uses of southern California at many museums, botanical gardens, and reservations, and is an instructor for summer cultural programs for several Kumeyaay tribes. His goal is to use knowledge to serve as a bridge that connects the wisdom of the Elders with today's youth. Listen to our related show on Indigenous Regeneration from 2022: https://wilderutopia.com/ecojustice-radio/indigenous-regeneration-remembering-the-past-to-inspire-the-future/ Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://wilderutopia.com/ecojustice-radio/ethnobotany-cultural-fire-and-indigenous-stewardship-with-payoomkawish-elder-richard-bugbee/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Hosted by Carry Kim Intro by Jessica Aldridge Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Executive Producer: Jack Eidt Episode 140

Rich talks about his hit and run car accident and explains how his cameras weren't active or didn't capture the moment. Lesson: Check the angles, settings and limitations on your security cameras now before it's too late.Shana in Brea, California asks how to educate elderly retired loved ones on the latest scams since they don't get training at work. Rich recommends a website called Scam Spotter and BBB Scam Tracker.Sam Rutherford, Senior Writer for Engadget will have his review of the Pixel Fold smartphone.Tanuja asks how to prevent relay car thefts.Keith asks if he should get the Pixel 7 or 8.Grace in Rancho Cordova asks if her Gmail will stop working if her storage is full and she doesn't pay for more. Rich says to clear up storage using the one.Google.com website but be aware you might have to start paying.Apple is shutting down My Photo Stream. Here's what you need to know.Roger Anderson will explain his Chatbot system for messing with telemarketers and robocallers.Jay in Gardena wants to know how to reset an iMac only for banking purposes.YouTube is limiting video views if you use an ad-blocker.Electrify America is adopting Tesla's charging standard and adding the plugs to their charging stations nationwide.Bunim Laskin, co-founder and CEO of Swimply, will talk about how you can make money renting out your backyard pool or court.Mark in Lomita asks about using an eSIM to travel abroad. Rich recommends US Mobile or Airalo for an international eSIM. For Airalo, get $3 off is you use code RICH5375.Jan asks what transfers over to iPhone if she switches from a Samsung. Use the Move to iOS App to transfer pictures, videos, messages and more.Jack in Riverside can't turn on his Windows computer.Stella asks why her iPhone 12 Mini is getting hot. Check Settings > Battery for batteryJefferson Graham shares a money saving travel tip and talks about how to take photos of fireworks.Proton Pass looks like a promising new encrypted password manager that also creates a hidden email address for each new login.California State Parks teams up with what3words. Download this app so you can tell someone your precise 10x10 location anywhere in the world.Last week, Angel asked about earbuds that don't have a microphone on them for his wife. I asked Lauren Dragan, who reviews headphones at Wirecutter and she says these Soundcore Sleep earbuds should do the trick.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dani and Mike are talking about the beach while Doug gets drenched out in the prairie. This week, we have dispatches from the road. Want to know about California State Park passes? Want to know about Mike and Ruby Beach? Curious how many pairs of shoes, hats and t-shirts Douglas has? This episode will give you all that and more. Thank you for the soothing ocean sounds, Dani! Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, videos, and more! https://www.patreon.com/ALifeOutside We've merch! https://teespring.com/stores/a-life-outside-podcast Find out more about us and access our stories and episodes: https://www.alifeoutsidepod.com/ Follow us: TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeApskrU/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8azr4noqQqB164qOh3MAoA Twitter Twitter.com/alifeoutsidepod Instagram Instagram.com/alifeoutsidepod Theme song performed by Jason Shaw https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/BACK_TO_THE_WOODS____1-03

It's the second annual California State Parks Week! So for this episode of Bay Current, KCBS Radio's Kris Ankarlo helped to celebrate by trying new things, like paddling to the middle of Lake Natoma. He also got to hear from California State Park Foundation executive Director Rachel Norton and Sam Hodder, president of the Save the Redwoods League, about what makes the parks so special.    

Sarinah Simons is a documentary filmmaker and a California State Parks employee who helped document the recent devastation and regrowth that occurred in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, following the CZU fire of 2020. Listen in for a discussion of the importance of fire to the forest ecosystem, how fires have changed in recent years, and how Sarinah was able to communicate the emotional impact of this massive fire to members of the public. Check out Big Basin Speaks here: https://reimaginingbigbasin.org/ Check out Sarinah's website here: www.SarinahSimons.com Check out Earth to Humans here: Spotify Check out our nonprofit here: www.LastChanceEndeavors.com

This week on the Coffee & Conversation Podcast, our host Jeff Harris is joined by Dillon Cleavenger from the California State Parks to talk about water safety in our beautiful yet rugged coastal region. You can find out more about the Junior Lifeguard program provided by the parks and the upcoming opportunities for our local youth to get involved. Visit the North Coast Junior Lifeguards' page at parks.ca.gov/?page_id=26889 Host: Jeff Harris - Superintendent of Schools Guest: Dillon Cleavenger - North Coast Junior Lifeguard Program Coordinator

www.destinationlancasterca.org57 MURALS and  counting!! Take the Mural tour! visit:  lancastermoah.org/antelope-valley-walls Just Northwest of Los Angeles, hidden in rolling hills, lies an unexpected and inspiring jewel, waiting to be discovered by you: Lancaster, California.Being artists and songwriters, we are always on the hunt for inspiration to give us new ideas, fresh perspectives, and interesting stories. Lancaster did not disappoint. And inspiration is waiting there for you, as well.Spring is the perfect time to visit Lancaster.  The drive from Los Angeles takes you through beautiful countryside, as the winter rains (yes, even in Southern California) give rise to happy hills of lush green grass and flowers. In the distance you can still see snow capped mountains and the windmills that lead you to Tehachapi. The enchanting drive calls you to explore. As you approach exit 162 for CA-14 North, the hills open to reveal the broad dessert valley that houses Lancaster, Antelope Valley. And like 19th century prospectors struck with gold fever, the dream of discovering this gem drew us in. We found inspiration in 3 major categories: Nature, Flight, and Art. We cover these areas in depth and share a story or two in this episoe. NATUREEnjoy the sunshine and beautiful scenery. Lancaster is full of inspiring and unique parks! Here are a few highlights: Prime Dessert Woodland Preserve is like a walk through living history. An easy trail and clearly marked paths take you through various segments of desert landscape. And, along the way, experience an infusion of local art as you sneak up on occasional animal sculptures spaced throughout this peaceful, tranquil experience. Spring is an ideal time to visit Lancaster and walk through fields of orange California poppies in the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. In this California State Park, even purple and white flowers make an appearance.  In order to keep the fields in a strictly natural state, California State Parks does not water or stimulate the flowers. The park service also excludes sheep and cattle from grazing the hillsides. Up until the early 1970s, sheep once grazed the buttes in the western Antelope Valley.If you're into really awesome geology, which I personally dig, you will find awesome sandstone formations just near Lancaster! Like The Devil's Punchbowl with wonderful hikes, and even horse riding. And if you enjoy these sandstone formations, you can day trip from Lancaster and explore Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center, and Red Rock Canon State Park, which has The Red Cliffs Trail.The Apollo Community Regional Park provides a scenic, peaceful walking area with multiple ponds filled with ducks and water fowl that seem eager to accept any stale bread you might bring along. Maybe bring a picnic and enjoy the picnic seating and save a crust from your sandwich for your new feathered friends.  Several folks were there with their fishing poles - so there are a variety of ways to enjoy this park. Along  With its Apollo/space-themed mural and it's location right next to the Antelope Valley College's Aviation training center. Which leads us into our next source of inspiration in Lancaster... Flight! 2. FLIGHTA la, The Hollywood Walk of Fame, the sidewalks in downtown Lancaster are lined with columns and murals that honor heroes of flight. The columns are part of the Aerospace Walk of Honor, which includes tributes to Chuck Yaeger, The Tuskogee Airmen, Pete Knight (the fastest man in the world), and many others!Joe Davies Heritage Airpark is the place to go to see planes and jets on spectacular display, portraying the rich aerospace heritage and presenting the historical s

Meet Linda Cooley (Yurok tribe), CEO of Mad River Brewing Company in beautiful Blue Lake, California! And look out, world – because this American Indian CEO is out to help her tribe and the planet too. After profitability, Linda set out to put a portion of Mad River Brewing funds to good use by helping her Yurok Nation and the land in the area. For instance, their Undammed Seltzer promotes the removal of dams in Native country. This effort resulted in the largest undamming in history, with hopes of restoring the salmon spawning grounds back to their original glory. Mad River also partners with California State Parks for good causes so take a listen to hear more! We all know there is great sensitivity around substance abuse in our Native American population, and I took this factor into consideration when contemplating this episode. Linda herself experienced the detrimental effects of her father's addiction, and she determined to utilize her work in the beverage industry to bring awareness to the topic, while also doing good for her tribe and community. In this episode, you'll also hear about: • Linda's family and ancestral stories • How Linda got started in the industry • Tourism being an economic driver in Native country • The Yurok tribe and the challenges the brewery is trying to help solve • Mad River Brewing's intertribal partnerships • Linda's first pitch with Mad River Brewery's partner, the San Francisco Giants • The brewery's gold-winning brews Mad River Brewing is family and dog-friendly (yay!), has live music and some of the best BBQ on the planet! Linda is on a mission to do good in an unexpected way, with results that are actually working. Her strong leadership skills, determination to make change, and care for her tribe and surroundings is a legacy many can only hope to leave behind. Yakoke, Linda for all you're doing and for making Indian country proud – cheers to you! Please consider supporting Mad River Brewing by liking and sharing their page at: https://www.facebook.com/madriverbrewing Website: https://www.madriverbrewing.com/. Special thanks to Justin Chester of @tepacompanies for the introduction! Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast All Podcast Episodes: https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/

A few miles northeast of the California state capital, in the city of Folsom, a public recreation area has recently been renamed Black Miners Bar, after years of being called Negro Bar. Historically, the site is where African American miners were relegated to panning during California's Gold Rush of the mid-1800s. In the summer of 2022, California State Parks unanimously voted to change the name of Negro Bar to Black Miners Bar temporarily, while the department conducts more research into the true history of the area.  For more on what actually transpired on this piece of land we talk to one of the lead researchers on the project, Susan D. Anderson, History Curator and Program Manager at the California African American Museum. We also talk to Michael Harris, a historian and chair of the Friends of Negro Bar community group.

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The recent series of atmospheric rivers knocked down old growth trees and inflicted moderate structural damage in Mendocino State parks. Preliminary estimates for clean up and repair after the storms range from half a million to a million dollars. More precise numbers will be available after a thorough investigation of the costs to replace a couple of bridges over Little River, in the Van Damme State Park. Terry Bertels is the District Superintendent for the Sonoma Mendocino Coast District of California State Parks. The district has 23 parks, 17 of which are in Mendocino County. The parking lot at Van Damme beach was especially hard hit with water and debris, which called for a significant cleanup effort. “Then as you go further inland from the beach parking lot, we had as many as 70 trees that came down across trails in Van Damme,” he said. “We had two bridges across Little River that are basically destroyed and will have to be re-engineered and rebuilt. That's obviously going to take a little bit of time. So that was probably the worst damage across a unit that we had. Certainly, we had a lot of tree damage across the district. We lost, I believe it was four old growth trees across three different park units. We lost one significant old growth in Montgomery Woods, we lost one significant old growth and then a small probably old growth in Hendy Woods, and then we lost one old growth in Armstrong Redwoods near Guerneville. Of course, there's no coming back from the loss of an old growth. So those are especially painful. Beyond that, we had trees that came down in campgrounds,” which are starting to open up again. Mendocino Woodlands State Park also lost a water tank from a tree falling on it, and a vehicle was damaged. “Just lots and lots of trees across the district that have come down,” Bertels concluded. Some of the fallen trees had to be cleared away from roads and trails, but at least one in Hendy Woods and another in Montgomery Woods will remain to continue serving a role in the ecosystem. One in Hendy Woods fell next to a trail, so the hole will be filled, but Bertels said of the tree that, “As it sits right now, it's a pretty healthy tree that's lying on the ground, and in all likelihood it's going to continue to serve the park as a nurse tree for insects and decay fungi and you name it…Certainly the one in Montgomery Woods, it basically exploded when it hit the ground, so it's going to serve the park as well. I think the intention is, they had a long life doing what they did, and now they'll have a long life serving the rest of the ecosystem in the parks.” Tourist destinations were affected, too, like the barn at Spring Ranch, which is a popular wedding venue, with a seating capacity of 200 people. Bertels reported that the barn further back from Highway 1 lost a portion of the roof from the south side. “The barn's not in great shape,” he conceded; “but we did have hopes and designs to try to get that roof replaced and do some structural repairs inside to keep it upright. The plan right now is to have an architect of historical structures come in and review the structure and give us an idea of whether it's feasible to get it on better footing.” That has yet to be determined. Another visitor favorite was breached by the waves. While wet winters used to be common, Bertels doesn't think the last series of storm systems is a return to the old normal. “I think there was some deferred damage,” he reflected. “We haven't paid for it for a number of years because we haven't had these extreme storms, so there was more out there that was waiting to fail, just waiting for that extreme event…the series of atmospheric rivers that came through, coupled with the winds, coupled with the high swells that we got, there's just a lot going on with these storms. Case in point would be Point Cabrillo State Historic Park, in the lighthouse. Over its history, there have been three times that waves have come up over the cliff's edge and swamped the lighthouse, and this was one of them. Those types of things don't happen that often. They do happen, but they don't happen every year…it definitely was out of the ordinary.” Bertels is optimistic that being part of the disaster declaration will make his district eligible for more funding for recovery operations and repairs, especially for the bridges. “I hope that's the case, because those aren't going to be cheap,” he predicted; “and it's going to be hard for us to do it if we don't have that assistance.” State parks won't be closed, but Bertels asks visitors to be patient and try not to get hurt. “Keep an open eye and be careful,” he advised. “Stay out (of closed areas) if you can, but if you just can't help yourself, know that the hazards are there, and keep an eye out for them.”

This is the ancestral land of the First People, the Kumeyaay. Nature's benefits, or the goods and services vital to human health and livelihoods, are also called ecosystem services.  While there are several categories of ecosystem services, of focus today, and increasingly within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, is the category of cultural ecosystem services. These are the non-material benefits that result from paired human and environmental interactions and include stewardship, aesthetics, recreation, and education. For places with strong indigenous and local community presence, these encompass environmental conditions that allow for spiritual experiences, cultural heritage, sense of place, and way of life. In this episode of Divided Together, we'll hear from Dr. Kristen Goodrich on her perspective about the Tijuana Estuary's ecosystem services. We'll also hear from Adela Bonilla Armenta, who works in a collective in Los Laureles, Tijuana Mexico that focuses on upcycling waste to make beautiful and functional products, and Gregg Cady in the Tijuana River Valley in San Diego who is involved in farm education. We will examine reciprocal relationship with place and hear the stories of two people in a bioregion, with livelihoods that are influenced by their being situated in the Tijuana River Watershed yet on different sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Divided Together is a California State Parks podcast series for Border Field State Park, brought to you by Parks California and the generosity of an anonymous donor. Adam Greenfield is the engineer and co-producer of this podcast.  Victoria Chavez contributed voiceover for Adela Bonilla. Anne Marie Tipton is the host and co-producer.

This is the ancestral land of the First People, the Kumeyaay. For thousands of years, fresh water flowed down from mountains to the east, carving out a course and, with its sediments, creating the Tijuana River Estuary when it mixed with the waters of the sea. All that time, plants and animals adapted to the evolving environment, with Kumeyaay using the estuary and its surrounding land for food-gathering and habitation. With the arrival of Spanish colonists and soldiers in May of 1769, all those patterns began to change and the natural landscape was subject to a different idea of ownership and land management. This shift was cemented when in 1821, the Tijuana Estuary became part of Alta California. In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the U.S.-Mexican War – and ceded present-day California to the United States, eventually solidifying borders that changed people's ways of life. You might have heard the war between the United States and Mexico referred to as the Mexican American War. We prefer to use the term U.S. -Mexican War because it acknowledges that Mexico is also a part of America, as well as the hard feelings that still exist to our neighbor to the south regarding that war. In this episode of Divided Together, we'll hear from Rachel St. John, an historian who wrote a book about the early U.S.-Mexico border period from 1848 to the 1930s. How did a simple line on a map transform into the regulated divide we have today? In this episode historian Rachel St. John shares how an array of officials, land pirates, and law enforcement created the foundations for the modern border control we have today. Divided Together is a California State Parks podcast series for Border Field State Park, brought to you by Parks California and the generosity of an anonymous donor. Adam Greenfield is the engineer and co-producer of this podcast.  Anne Marie Tipton is the host and co-producer.

On January 4th 30-foot waves overtopped the cliff at Point Cabrillo and slammed into the light house. It was the worst damage on the coast from the major storm that walloped California, bringing torrential rains, gales, floods and high surf.  State Parks Superintendent Loren Rex explains the damage at Point Cabrillo and other local parks.  Photo provided by California State Parks

The 12th and final episode of Tales of The Town takes a look at the people indigenous to the land known as Oakland, the Chochenyo Ohlone Tribe! We dive into their history of struggle against colonization, and their present day fight to regain control of their land– as well as the need for solidarity between the Black and Indigenous independence movements. Guests: Corrina Gould: Ohlone Native. Tribal spokesperson for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan. Co-founder of the Sogorea Te Land Trust. Martin Rizzo-Martinez: Historian and media content producer. Works for California State Parks as the Historian for the Santa Cruz District. PhD from UC Santa Cruz.

Each year one hundred and fifty thousand cyclists ride on Mount Diablo. Unfortunately, the risk they take is too familiar to cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians alike; the threat of motor vehicle collisions. Since 2000, Mount Diablo has claimed over 21 fatalities and counting. According to Alan Kalin, President of Mount Diablo Cyclists, California State Parks is not doing enough to prevent the resulting injuries to Park visitors who ride bicycles, so he's decided to take matters into his own hands. It's been a long journey, but Alan and the Mount Diablo Cyclists recently had a huge breakthrough! In this episode, Alan discusses his efforts to save lives on Mount Diablo. Since 2010, Alan's organization, Mount Diablo Cyclists, has funded the installation of 45 bike turnouts, funded a signage and stripping plan, and implemented several safety improvements for Mount Diablo. They also recently raised $1.5M to support safety measures. Join Us: Oct 15, 2022, to Celebrate 45 Bike Turnouts on Mount DiabloLearn more: https://mountdiablocyclists.org/ 

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest Victor Bjelajac, Superintendent of California State Parks, joins the show to discuss the best ways to build tribal relationships. With 14 tribes represented in his district, Victor is passionate about integrating different perspectives and worldviews from diverse backgrounds. Having recently overseen the first tribe operating a visitor center within a state park system, Victor hopes to inspire more parks to build relationships with local tribes and include them in leadership positions. Granted, this is easier said than done given parks have a history of inadvertently marginalizing tribal voices through ignorance and negligence. Still, through influence and awareness, Victor hopes more park leaders will facilitate a trusting relationship with tribes by listening and engaging them in community events. Resources www.parkleaders.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theparkleaders/

It was a long time coming, but we finally made it to the Redwoods! We got to learn all about this amazing habitat and see the forest in person, as well as meet with two California State Park rangers, Marnin Robbins and Kyle Buchannan. In our discussions with them, we learn about the unusual way Redwood trees reproduce, the animals that live there, solve a Redwoods mystery, discover how to keep the habitat safe, and lots more. Thanks to our Patreon sponsors for making this episode possible! If you would like to support us financially, head here: https://www.patreon.com/coolfactsaboutanimals. Patreon sponsors also get access to our newsletter about the Redwoods and our back issues about honeybees and anaconda v. crocodile! We will have videos up on our YouTube page soon. Check back here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt89IP0pdPUfvETol8qHKjg  In the meantime, you can find some Redwoods videos and pictures on our Twitter page: https://twitter.com/coolanimalspod   

A wonderful conversation with Big Sur State Parks Superintendent Marcos Ortega. We speak of growing up in Big Sur, being the Superintendent of Parks, managing increased traffic on the coast, St. Francis Church, Apple Pie, CalTrans, 7/11 in Salinas, hippie parents, the Naval Facility,  crawdads in the Big Sur River...and so much more!A few other Big Sur folks in the podcast:Sula NicholsRichard MoleSteve BeckKenny ComelloPeggy HoranPlease email us with comments, suggestions and critique!  Thank you for listening!Support the show

June is Great Outdoors month, and coming out the pandemic, it seems peoples' desire to get out and enjoy the outdoors has really exploded. And that includes visiting state parks. But often, there are barriers to access. In this episode, we learn about some of the barriers, and how California State Parks, with the help of Tyler's NIC Outdoor + US eDirect, a market-leader for campground and outdoor recreation management, has recently launched some innovative programs to remove these barriers. Including ways to better serve underrepresented communities. In this episode, Bill Bryan, VP of North America of Tyler's US eDirect, talks with Brian Ketterer, the Coastal Field Division Chief at California State Parks about these programs and how they align with Tyler's message of diversity, equity and inclusion in outdoor recreation. Enjoy Bill Bryan's conversation with Brian Ketterer.

This recording is from the second half of a panel entitled “Telling the Truth of the California Missions,” which was part of the Telling and Teaching the Truth of the California Missions event, held on August 27, 2021, preceding the Mission Bell removal.Moderator Merri Lopez- Keifer (San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians) introduced the speakers. She is Senior Advisor to the Tribal Council San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, and introduced Dr. Lee Panich and his talk titled “Centering Ohlone Presence at Mission Santa Clara and Santa Clara University." Dr. Panich is the co-editor with Tsim Schneider of the book Archaeologies of Indigenous Presence, author of Narratives of Persistence: Indigenous Negotiations of Colonialism in Alta and Baja California, and of his recent article from which this talk is focused, "Archaeology, Indigenous erasure, and the creation of white public space at the California missions."Dr. Panich was followed by Alexii Sigona (Amah Mutsun) and Annie Taylor, both of the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at UC Berkeley giving a talk entitled “Revitalizing Reciprocal Relations with Land: Amah Mutsun Pathways to Reconnection.”To support the work to Protect Juristac discussed by Sigona and Taylor, see the following petition:http://www.protectjuristac.org/petition/Video of these talks can also be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxS2NYQRTNITelling and Teaching the Truth of the California Missions was co-sponsored by the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, the Ohlone-Costanoan Esselen Nation, the UC Santa Cruz American Indian Resource Center, the University of California Critical Mission Studies Program, & California State Parks.Additional information on the Critical Mission Studies Program can be found here: https://criticalmissionstudies.ucsd.edu/Music by G. GonzalesThis podcast is supported by the California State Parks Foundation: https://www.calparks.org/40:13

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Dr. Amy Hart, California State Parks historian talks about special presentations at Morro Bay Natural History Museum and SLO History Center chronicling WWII military activity on the Central Coast and displays at Spooner's Cove showcasing local pioneer women.

California State Park archeologist Chad Jackson shares insights about Northern Chumash life along the coast around Morro Bay.

CORVA, California State Parks, SVRA, Henry W Coe, and Gout!! Join Jimmy and Tyler on today's episode as they chat about some BIG happenings all over the place! We are officially moving patrons over to irate4x4.com starting APril 1st (no it's not an april fool's joke)!! Please wait until 4/1 or even 4/2 to move yourself!!! Also, some huge, massive, crazy wins for the offroad community in California! And, Jimmy's ankle crystals get explained by gout. Check it out! LAND USE FORMS: https://cal4wheel.com/phocadownload/cal4wheel-land-use-form.pdf WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once we reach 500 reviews, we will do the drawing from those 500 reviews! At 300, 350, 400, and 450 reviews, we will do give-aways for some fun swag packs as well! So get your reviews in! Congrats to PEDDY1111 for winning the 300 swag-away! And Six String Trucker for winning the 350 swag-away! CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how much you hate your jeep, and wish you had a Toyota! We will air them all, live, on the podcast! +01-916-345-4744. If you have any negative feedback, you can call our negative feedback hotline, 408-800-5169. Episode 285 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com and irate4x4! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Aways, Gift Boxes, the SnailTrail4x4 Community, and the ST4x4 Treasure Hunt! Thank you to all of those that support us! We wouldn't be able to do it without you guys (and gals!)! Starting April 1st, 2022, we will no longer be supporting Patreon! We are moving all of the "patreon activities" over to Irate4x4.com. Make sure to head over there, cancel your SnailTrail 4x4 Patreon subscription, and sign up on irate! Keep in mind the gift box tier is also open for the month of April, so now is the best time to make the leap! March is a certified bad ass give away with Bandit Concealment and We Be Knives. They teamed up to provide a K Bar BK-2 15oz, 1/4" thick, full tanged knife and custom Kydex sheath. The winner of this give away will be announced in April! Definitely go check them out for custom sheathing of firearms, knives, axes, whatever you want protected! And also for your knife addiction! Listener Discount Codes: MORRFlate - snailtrail to get 15% off MORRFlate Multi Tire Inflation Deflation™ KitsIronMan 4x4 - snailtrail20 to get 20% off of all Iron Man branded equipment!Sidetracked Offroad - snailtrail4x4 (lowercase)to get 15% off lights and recovery gearLasfit - SnailTrail4x4&lasfit (Cap "S" and "T") to get 10% custom LEDs Laminx Protective Films - Use Link to get 20% off all productsExplorationReady.com - SNAILTRAILPOD (uppercase) to get 20% off 4x4 First Aid Kits!Freedom Ropes - SNAILTRAIL (uppercase) to get 10% offMobArmor - Snailtrail4x4 for 15% offKhordz Mugz - Snailtrail4x4 for 15% off Find us over on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook!