Crystal Cove Conservancy

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Located in the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District, Crystal Cove Conservancy is the non-profit cooperating association that assists in raising the funds necessary for preservation, education, and conservation in Crystal Cove State Park.

Ready for something a little more adventurous? Head into Moro Canyon with us on September 27. ⛰️⁠⁠This 4.2-mile backcoun...
08/28/2026

Ready for something a little more adventurous? Head into Moro Canyon with us on September 27. ⛰️⁠
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This 4.2-mile backcountry hike takes you deep into one of Southern California's most unique ecosystems — coastal sage scrub, riparian corridors, and rare species found almost nowhere else.⁠
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Moro Canyon is calling. 🌿⁠ Link for the full route and meeting point: https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-backcountry-ecology-hike-9/
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Step back in time with us on September 26! 🏖️🕰️This free, one-hour walking tour takes you through Crystal Cove State Par...
08/27/2026

Step back in time with us on September 26! 🏖️🕰️

This free, one-hour walking tour takes you through Crystal Cove State Park's Historic District; the beach cottages that were nearly lost, and the community that fought to save them.

No registration required, just show up ready to wander! Full program information: https://crystalcove.org/event/historic-district-walking-tour-10/

Looking for free things to do in Newport? We've got one for you. 🌊Join us on September 26 for a guided coastal ecology h...
08/26/2026

Looking for free things to do in Newport? We've got one for you. 🌊

Join us on September 26 for a guided coastal ecology hike along Crystal Cove State Park's shoreline and bluffs. You'll walk past native plant communities and intertidal habitats while learning how sea-level rise and Marine Protected Areas are shaping the future of this coastline.

Link to register: https://crystalcove.org/event/explore-the-cove-coastal-ecology-hike-7/

See you on the trail! 🥾🐚

Have no fear, they've always been here. 🦈🌊⁠⁠Just off our coast, juvenile white sharks move through these waters as part ...
08/24/2026

Have no fear, they've always been here. 🦈🌊⁠
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Just off our coast, juvenile white sharks move through these waters as part of daily life at the beach — mostly unseen, but always present. Get a deep dive about these enduring species during our Cove Talk with CSULB Shark Lab Director, Dr. Chris Lowe.⁠
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• Tuesday, September 1 | 5PM - 7PM⁠
• Register before we're sold out: https://crystalcove.org/event/cove-talk-with-dr-chris-lowe-sharks-among-us/
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Know a teen dreaming of a future in environmental science or policy? Then this internship might be for them! ♻️🧪📃We have...
08/22/2026

Know a teen dreaming of a future in environmental science or policy? Then this internship might be for them! ♻️🧪📃

We have opened up applications for the 2026–2027 Fire Ecology Internship for high school students in Orange County!

Program Details:
|| Runs October 2026 – May 2027
|| Includes Saturday field days and Wednesday Zoom sessions
|| Application deadline is Sunday, September 13, 2026

👉 To learn more and apply: https://crystalcove.org/education/fire-ecology-high-school-internship/

That warm August glow always leaves us in awe. 🌟🌅 Are you team sunsets or sunrises at the beach?
08/21/2026

That warm August glow always leaves us in awe. 🌟🌅 Are you team sunsets or sunrises at the beach?

🌊 Join our team at Crystal Cove Conservancy!We’re looking for an Event Coordinator who loves bringing people together, c...
08/19/2026

🌊 Join our team at Crystal Cove Conservancy!

We’re looking for an Event Coordinator who loves bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and keeping all the details behind a great event running smoothly.

From fundraising events and donor experiences to community gatherings and special events at Crystal Cove State Park, this role is a wonderful opportunity to put your event planning and hospitality skills toward a mission that supports preservation, education, and conservation.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!

Learn more and apply:
https://crystalcove.org/event-coordinator/

08/17/2026

A Cove Talk you wouldn't want to miss! 🎤🦈⁠
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• Tuesday, September 1 | 5 - 7PM⁠
• Crystal Cove State Park, Cottage Check-In Deck⁠
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Comment "SHARK" to get the registration link!

Final Drop ♻️ Conservation Through Art: Turning the Tide on Ocean Plastics Workshop.⁠⁠This is where art becomes action. ...
08/16/2026

Final Drop ♻️ Conservation Through Art: Turning the Tide on Ocean Plastics Workshop.⁠
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This is where art becomes action. Learn from a Crystal Cove Conservation Biologist how plastic pollution impacts our coast, then team up with Laguna Outreach for Community Arts (LOCA) artist Liz McGee to turn what you've learned into a piece of art.

$15 members price | $20 non-members price⁠
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See you all there! 🌊⁠ Link to register: https://crystalcove.org/event/creative-currents-conservation-through-art/
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🐚 Drop 4: Nature Drawing Workshop — Tidepool Sketching!⁠⁠Come slow down at the tidepools with us as artist and educator ...
08/15/2026

🐚 Drop 4: Nature Drawing Workshop — Tidepool Sketching!⁠
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Come slow down at the tidepools with us as artist and educator Sama Wareh leads a hands-on field sketching session. Imagine you, a sketchbook, and some of the ocean's smallest, strangest neighbors.⁠
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$10 Tickets | All materials will be provided.⁠
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🦀🔗 Link to register: https://crystalcove.org/event/creative-currents-tidepool-sketching/
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5 Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove, CA
92657

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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