Protect, Inform, and Enable
Inspiring the Protection of Castle Rock and Portola Redwoods State Parks
Celebrate 80 Years of Portola Redwoods State Park!
Part of California State Parks Week
Join us at Portola Redwoods State Park for a special 80th Anniversary Celebration!
📅 June 14th 2025  11am to 4pm  📍 Location: Portola Redwoods State Park
What’s Happening?
- 🌲 Guided Hikes: Explore the beauty of the redwoods.
- 🎵 Live Music: Enjoy performances in the heart of nature.
- 🍴 Food Trucks: Savor delicious eats.
- 🎟️ Raffle: Grand prize is California State Parks Backpacking Adventures Trip for 2.
- 🎨 Art Activities: Get creative in a serene setting.
- 🌿 Moments in Nature: Take it all in.
This celebration is brought to you by the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation, Save the Redwoods League, and California State Parks. Together, we’ve made 80 years of memories—and many more to come!Â
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Grab a blanket and join us for the Perseids Metor Shower
Spend the night under the stars and watch the Perseids meteor shower
August 16, 2025 8PM until 11PM
Tickets will become available early in the summer
Details to follow
Providing the BEST park experiences right in our own backyard
We love Castle Rock and Portola Redwoods State Parks
Castle Rock and Portola Redwoods are two Bay Area treasures that feature gorgeous hiking, rock climbing, redwood forests, and much more! We look forward to seeing you on the trails as we continue to support these parks.
Donate
Your contributions can make a difference! We work closely with Portola and Castle Rock park staff to determine needs and opportunities; as an all-volunteer organization, our funding goes directly to projects and improvements in these two parks.
How To Help
Become A Member
Help preserve trails, maintain buildings, train volunteers, and fund school trips for disadvantaged youth!
Volunteer
What’s your passion? Preserving local endangered species, or maintaining trails and facilities for visitors? Guided hikes, or paperwork? Whatever your strengths, you can help protect and improve these Parks! Visit the Volunteer Page for a current opportunity at Portola Redwoods, including how to join our Trail Crew!
Upcoming Events
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Saturday June 14, 2025Â Â Â 11:00AM Saturday August 16, 2025Â Â Â 8:00AM |
Portola State Park 80th Anniversary Party Castle Rock Stargazing |
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 Save the date. More info soon.
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California State Parks Week – Portola 80th Celebration
Join us on June 14, 2025, as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Portola Redwoods State Park! Hosted by the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation and California State Parks, this special event promises to be a memorable day filled with nature, history, and community. Click for details
Perseid meteor shower – A night under the stars
Join us on August 16, 2025, for a night under the stars. We’ll have an astronomy presentation and telescopes under the clear Castle Rock skies. Hosted by the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation and California State Parks, this special event promises to be memorable.  Stay tuned for more details!
