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Central Coast State Parks Association | CCSPA Central Coast State Parks Association | CCSPA
  • Who we Are
    • Mission and Vision
    • Board & Staff
    • Join Our Team
      • Job Opportunities
      • Board Service
      • Internships
      • Volunteering
    • Transparency
    • Partnerships
    • Sponsor Recognition
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
    • Our Impact
    • Programs
      • School Groups
      • Traveling Museum Exhibits
    • Press & Publications
      • Podcast
      • Blog
      • In The News
    • Nature Notes Newsletter
    • Awards
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Adventures With Nature
    • CCSPA Movie Night
    • Mind Walks Lectures
    • Butterfly Ball
  • Visit
    • Parks We Support
      • Cayucos State Beach
      • Harmony Headlands State Park
      • Hearst San Simeon State Park
      • Estero Bluffs State Park
      • Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve
      • Montaña de Oro & Spooner Ranch
      • Morro Bay State Park & Museum of Natural History
      • Morro Strand State Beach
      • Oceano Dunes & Oso Flaco Lake
      • Pismo State Beach
    • Nature Stores
    • Local Resources
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Outdoor Recreation

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Secrets of the Tide Pools, Part 1

One of my favorite things about living on the Central Coast is the accessibility to and beauty of our beaches. I love being able to easily drive from any part... read more →
  • March 31, 2021
  • Monica Rutherford
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  • Beach, Environment, Flora and Fauna, Invertebrates, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Species Identification

Wild and Natural

Sand Spit doesn't sound like much of a name for a beach with miles and miles of wild, natural beauty. Sounds more like something ugly or dangerous. And it probably... read more →
  • March 25, 2021
  • Renne Gardner
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  • Beach, Environment, Habitat, Outdoor Recreation

Ice Plant- The Iconic but Destructive Piece of California Coastal Landscape

This plant is quite iconic to the California Coast; along highways you see bright green carpets stretching wide next to the glistening ocean. You often see spots of hot pink,... read more →
  • March 18, 2021
  • Jaden Husser
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  • Beach, Botany, Environment, Flora and Fauna, Habitat, Outdoor Recreation

Nature Nooks: Montaña De Oro

https://soundcloud.com/user-210939374-242894923/ccspa-wots-1 Forest trees, sandy dunes, and ocean water all meet at Montaña De Oro State Park. It is this diversity in landscape that draws out nature enthusiasts like Cal Poly... read more →
  • March 12, 2021
  • Marcus Cocova
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  • Beach, Environment, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Photography

It’s King Tide Season!

King Tides—what are they?  Where did the name come from?  When do they happen? Here are some of the answers. King Tides got their name in Australia, where they have... read more →
  • November 9, 2020
  • Faylla Chapman
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  • Beach, Climate change, Environment, Outdoor Recreation, Travel, Uncategorized

The Tarantula Hawk

These are one of the larger wasps in the world with females getting up to two inches in length and having large blue-black muscular bodies with bright orange wings.  Quite... read more →
  • September 11, 2020
  • Claudia Freitas
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  • Environment, Flora and Fauna, Outdoor Recreation, Photography, Species Identification

Spider Seasons

Photo by Linda Tanner The tarantulas are showing up on the central coast. From mid-July on through November you have a chance of seeing one of these large, hairy spiders... read more →
  • August 28, 2020
  • Claudia Freitas
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  • Flora and Fauna, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Photography, Species Identification

Still Serving After all These Years

Rachel Carson said, “Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life." Back in 1979 I was a mom with 2... read more →
  • August 20, 2020
  • Marylou Gooden
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  • Advocacy, Education, Environment, Flora and Fauna, Invertebrates, K-12, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Travel, Uncategorized, Volunteerism

LIVE from the SLO Coast District — It’s Coastal Explorers Virtual Summer Camp!

Camper Lillie shows off her finished seastar - photo credit Camper Parent Jen Lillie really enjoyed the week this week, and has been sharing her knowledge with us daily. Robin... read more →
  • August 14, 2020
  • Cara OBrien and Robyn Chase
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  • Beach, Education, Environment, Flora and Fauna, K-12, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Uncategorized

Making an Impact – SLOMotion Film

You know when you meet someone and they exude a certain quality that just says “good human?” Well that is Hayley Nenadal. Last May, we were contacted by Hayley, a... read more →
  • August 12, 2020
  • Alissa Maddren
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  • Activism, Environment, Film, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Travel, Uncategorized
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