Summer is in full force, and there's a lot happening at California State Parks Foundation this month. 🌲☀️ Subscripe to our monthly online newsletter calparks.org/enews #CaliforniaStateParks

California's heat waves are getting hotter and longer. California's state parks can help. 🌊☀️ https://ow.ly/YHVg50ZqYlx #CaliforniaStateParks

And that’s a wrap on California State Parks Foundation’s Volunteer Appreciation Week — but our gratitude never stops, here are some of the thank you notes from California State Parks Foundation staff! calparks.org/volunteer #CSPFVolunteerAppreciationWeek

We asked, and volunteers answered. “Why do you volunteer?” The responses are in, and they’re everything! From connecting with nature to helping care for the parks we love, your words remind us why this work matters. #CSPFVolunteerAppreciationWeek

We're also spotlighting Garrapata State Park! Volunteers help keep this stunning landscape accessible and thriving for the thousands of visitors and wildlife species that call it home. Sign up for the next volunteer workday at the link in our bio.  volunteer.calparks.org

Today we're spotlighting Candlestick Point State Recreation Area! Every volunteer workday here makes a real difference for one of San Francisco's most beloved green spaces. Sign up for the next volunteer workday at the link in our bio. volunteer.calparks.org

Volunteered with us at a workday event? We'd love to hear about it! Take our short 3-minute survey and share your experience and possibly win a Scree Free Digital Camera! As a thank you 3 respondents will be chosen! https://www.calparks.org/vawsurvey26

Welcome to California State Parks Foundation’s Volunteer Appreciation Week! This week, we’re celebrating our incredible volunteers who show up, dig in, and make a lasting impact all across California’s state parks.❤️ calparks.org/volunteerweek2026 #CSPFVolunteerAppreciationWeek #CaliforniaStateParks

☀️ Summer Park Spotlight: McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park 💧 🌿 Have you visited this state park? Share your favorite summer park adventure in the comments and inspire someone else's next getaway! #CaliforniaStateParks

⚽ Visiting California for FIFA World Cup 2026? Download our free California state parks guides and start planning your California adventure. https://www.calparks.org/parks/guides

This Fourth of July marks America's 250th birthday, explore the history that shaped this state and nation. You have until Dec. 31 to use your passport, but the free download window closes July 6. 💚 Get yours today: reservecalifornia.com/passes/advancepasses #CaliforniaStateParks #HistorianPassport

Summer is here and so are our volunteer workdays! ☀️ 💚 Save this post or share this post with a friend to help decide which workdays work for you! Sign up at calparks.org/volunteer 🙌 #CaliforniaStateParks #PreserveOurParks #CalParksVolunteers

We have incredible news. The California State Library Parks Pass Program will continue with $6.75 million in ongoing annual funding included in the state budget. Learn more about the California State Library Parks Pass Program at: https://ow.ly/4Hw850ZjoLo

California State Parks is offering a free Historian Passport available for download now through July 6, 2026. We are proud to support this program and the belief that California's history deserves to be told, honored, and explored. 💚 Learn more at: https://www.calparks.org/historypassport

The Milky Way over Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. 🌌 Find your perfect stargazing spot in a California state park at: https://www.calparks.org/blog/parks-after-dark-top-california-state-parks-stargazing #CaliforniaStateParks

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Parkside Chats webinar. 🌉💚 State Park Interpreter Cynthia Pu led us through a powerful virtual experience, exploring the historic immigration station at Angel Island State Park. Watch the full webinar at https://ow.ly/CBXE50Zhi9f

⚽ Visiting California to cheer on your team at the FIFA World Cup games? Make some memories! Visit our blog and download our free LA and Bay area state park guides! https://ow.ly/UGiN50Zg1mK #FIFAWorldCup2026 #FIFA2026 #CaliforniaStateParks

In honor of Juneteenth and America's 250th anniversary, California State Parks is offering a free Historian Passport to explore the history that shaped this state and nation. Visit our blog to learn how you can acquire yours today: https://ow.ly/VZuj50ZeGNH

Join us on Saturday, June 27 from 8 AM to 12 PM for a volunteer workday at Chino Hills State Park! Sign up today at volunteer.calparks.org/opportunity/a3tJw000002oC85IAE/chino-hills-state-park #AllInForParks #CaliforniaStateParks #ChinoHillsStatePark #VolunteerDay #YourVoiceForParks

🏛️🌿California State Parks is offering a free Historian Passport from today through July 6, 2026. It provides unlimited entry for up to four people to many state parks focused on history. You have until Dec. 31, 2026 to visit participating parks and use your passport. https://ow.ly/4Niw50ZcPCx

It's National Camping Month, and if you've been curious about camping but never actually done it, this one's for you. Here are 3 state parks that are perfect for first-timers!🏕️ Visit our blog for our first-time camping guide → https://ow.ly/IVfJ50Zbw86

If you're passionate about protecting and preserving the California state park system for the benefit of all, we want to hear from you. 💚 View full job descriptions and application deadlines at calparks.org/workwithus

The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially kicks off today, and the world is arriving in California. 🌍⚽ To every fan traveling to Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area this summer: welcome. Download our FREE SF and LA state park guides: https://ow.ly/knVr50ZaBGl 🌿 #FIFAWorldCup2026

🌿 Visit our blog to learn more and deepen your understanding this Juneteenth and sign up for Saturday's celebration during California State Parks Week! https://ow.ly/guL550ZahiT Photo by Brian Baer, ©2025, California State Parks. #Juneteenth2026

This program helps Californians visit more than 200 state parks for free using nothing more than a library card. But it won't continue without funding. 📧 Email your state legislators before today and tell them to restore funding for the Library Pass Program. calparks.org/savelibrarypass

Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊 And it's National Fishing & Boating Week! Head to Brannan Island State Recreation Area in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta for world-class fishing — striped bass, sturgeon, catfish and more across 1,000+ miles of waterways. 🎣 PC: bluejayphoto #WorldOceanDay

California State Parks Week is this week! 👉RVSP before spots fill up at: https://castateparksweek.org/event-finder/ #CAStateParksWeek #ThisIsWhereYouLive

Calling all ocean explorers 🌊 Join us this Wednesday June 10, from 10 am — 2 pm for "Explore the Shore at Cardiff (Seaside) State Beach"! 🌞Register now with the link below: https://ow.ly/okh450Z8W3K Photo Credit: California State Parks #CAStateParksWeek #CaliforniaStateParks #ThisIsWhereYouLive

📣 TAKE ACTION: We need your voice now. Funding for the Library Parks Pass Program is not included in the Assembly Budget Plan, and the final budget deadline is June 15. Send a message to your elected officials in under one minute at calparks.org/savelibrarypass 🔗

California State Parks Week is full of incredible events see which ones fit your vibe and sign up today to be part of California State Parks Week! https://www.calparks.org/castateparksweek Photo Credits: California State Parks #CAStateParksWeek #CaliforniaStateParks #ExploreCalifornia