Morro Bay State Parks Museum of Natural History

Earth Day - State Parks

On Saturday, April 13, thousands of Californians will gather together at select state parks across the state to improve trails, install railings, paint, renovate campsites, restore wildlife habitats, and pick up trash and debris for CSPF's 16th Annual Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup presented by PG&E.

Year after year we have held this statewide volunteer day as a way to show our commitment to our planet and our parks. This year, we have environmental improvement projects planned at 24 state parks, and we need volunteers.  Will you volunteer?

Open spots are still available in San Luis Obispo County. If you'd like to volunteer at a park like Montaña de Oro State Park, please check out our volunteer registration page. Volunteers must pre-register for Earth Day.

We hope to see you there!

Weekend Scientists Program Offered - April 27th, Dockside Organisms

See the micro world around us at the Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay, (805) 772-2694,  20 State Park Road, Morro Bay, and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except for a few holidays.

The microscope people are at it again! A docent team has set up a series of “hands on” programs from February to June. Each Saturday program will offer a short introduction followed by free time exploring materials through the dissecting and compound microscopes.

February 9, Close up of Estuary Organisms
March 23, Let's Look at Lichens
April 27th, Dockside Organisms
May 4, Explore Spring Flowers
June 8, Scope Out Insects

All programs begin at 2 p.m. and are suitable for ages nine to 99. First come, first served with 15 as the maximum, based on microscope availability.

For more information call the Morro Bay Natural History Museum at 772-2694.

The story of California's State Parks Captured in the award-wining film, California Forever Preview at California Forever Available at the Museum store for $14.95.