www.parks.ca.gov
Organization Type:
Government Agency
Mission:
The mission of the California Department of Parks and Recreation is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.
Contact:
Patricia Clark-Gray (District Interpretive Specialist)
California State Parks
Monterey District
2211 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 649-2836
Fax: (831) 649-2847
pgray@parks.ca.gov
Geographical Focus:
Regional
Counties Served:
Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Stanislaus
Activities:
Education, Enforcement, Conservation, Tourism, Regulation, Resource Management
Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species
Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Nature Trails, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Multimedia, Website
Education Programs:
Andrew Molera State Park
Classroom Presentations on natural history topics and on-site programs (fees to be determined). Contact: Ventana Wilderness Society (Non-profit Association), (831) 624-1202.
Ranger-led programs on Natural and Cultural History. Reservations required. No fee for program (Parking/day use fee). Contact: Linda Rath, Program Coordinator, (831) 667-0148.
Asilomar State Beach
Natural and Cultural History walks/talks
Self-guided walking tours
Reservation required/no fees
Contact: Ranger Staff (831) 372-4076
Fremont Peak State Park
Astronomical observatory programs
Reservation required. No fee.
Contact: Ranger Staff (831) 623-4255
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Programs on natural and cultural history
Whalewatching (Jan./Feb.)
No fee for program (Parking/day use fee)
Contact: Linda Rath, Program Coordinator (831) 667-0148
Marina State Beach
Variety of school nature programs (Gray Whale, Aquatic Safety, and Natural History of the Dunes)
Beach Garden Project
Reservations required
Contact: Ranger Staff (831) 649-2976
Monterey State Historic Park
School tours of Custom House
Reservations required
Contact: Staff, School Reservation (831) 649-7118
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Programs on natural and cultural history
Nature Center
No fee for program (Parking/day use fee)
Regular interpretive programs during summer
Contact: Linda Rath, Program Coordinator (831) 667-0148
Point Lobos State Reserve
School programs available Monday-Friday
Need to make reservations and complete school group form
Contact: Ranger Staff (831) 624-4909
Point Sur State Historic Park
Tours recommended for 4th grade and above
Public Tours available in addition to the school tours
Reservations required. Fee for adult groups.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator (831) 649-7139
Henry Coe State Park
Coe Connections School Program
Contact: Park staff 408-779-2728
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
9/7/04 - 12/31/04 field trip dates may be booked NOW by calling RESERVE AMERICA at (866) 240-4655
1/2/05 - 6/17/05 field trip dates may be booked ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 18, 2004 by calling RESERVE AMERICA at (866) 240-4655
6/20/05 - 9/2/05 field trip dates may booked by calling the park directly at (831) 623-4881
SJBSHP PROGRAM & TOUR OPTIONS:
• Self-Guided Tour - School groups tour park buildings and grounds on their own, preferably in small groups with a student-chaperone ratio of 5:1 or less. The maximum daily capacity for self-guided tours is 198 students and chaperones. Price: Free with advance, confirmed reservation. Start time: 10:00am
• California Over Time - Students and chaperones will be taken into a theatre setting for an hour long, park interpretive specialist-led program covering the four major cultural groups/time periods in California history. Selected students will put their faces through life-sized cut-outs and "become" characters in history in front of their peers. Each program is limited to 32 students. Price: $60.00 per program. Start Times: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm
• Mission Game - Classes will be divided into small groups of 5-6 students and 1-2 chaperones for this hour long program. Each small group will receive a board and box of blocks painted and labeled to represent rooms used in California Missions. A park interpretive specialist will then provide information and clues on why missions were constructed in a certain way. Students will then be asked to use the clues to "build" their own mission. This program is not wheelchair accessible. Please call the park for arrangements for students with special needs. Each program is limited to 32 students. Price: $60.00 per program. Start Times: 10:00am, 11:00am, and 1:00pm
***All program fees are due upon arrival at the park. Teachers must pay fees prior to their program times at the Plaza Hotel in the form of cash or check payable to California State Parks.
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Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public
Group Size Accommodated:
Varies at park unit. Contact the specific park.
Other Languages:
Written materials
Point Lobos State Reserve has educational material in a variety of languages.
In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, Naturalists, Students/Interns, General Public
Teacher Workshops for Monterey State Historic Park and San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. Docent programs at the following parks: Monterey SHP, San Juan Bautista SHP, Marina State Beach, Point Lobos State Reserve, and at Point Sur State Historic Park.
Volunteer Opportunities
Contact the following Volunteers Coordinators for specific information about volunteering in parks in Monterey District:
- General information: District Volunteer Coordinator: Dave Schaechtele 831-649-2900
- Andrea Mapes (San Juan Bautista and Fremont Peak) 831-623-4526
- Matt Buonaguidi (Point Lobos State Reserve) 831-624-9423
- Ken Lee (Point Sur SHP) 831-667-0528 or 667-2315
- Mike McMenamy (Ranch House at Andrew Molera) 831-667-0528
- Barry Breckling (Henry Coe State Park) 408-779-2728
Internship Opportunities
Contact the Volunteer Coordinators for more information.
Videos:
For purchase
• Old Monterey- A Glimpse of the Past ($11.95)
• California Gold, PBS Video on Point Sur ($13.00)
Service Fee:
Contact individual park for park entrance fees as they are subject to change. Fees of the parks and phone numbers can be found on the California State Park web-site: www.cal-parks.ca.gov
General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone
Parking Availability:
Contact individual park for information on parking.
Disabled Access:
The Monterey District office (2211 Garden Road, Monterey) has written information about access to the parks within the Monterey District. In addition, each park has information available at the entrance kiosks or visitor centers.