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05/30/2026

From towering redwoods to fern-covered canyons, these are some of the best hikes on the north coast.

📍Lady Bird Johnson
📍Fern Canyon
📍Trillium Falls
📍Karl Knapp to Cathedral Trees

⚠️ Fern Canyon vehicle permits required starting May 15th through September 15th.

Which trail would you hike first? 🌿

05/29/2026

🫍 🐋 Last week, a pod of orcas was seen outside of Trinidad State Beach attacking a gray whale calf and its mother. The calf and the mom escaped the attack by nearly beaching themselves. After some time, the mother returned to the open ocean, leaving her young calf, who was injured but alive, rolling in the waves. A few hours later, the calf was finally able to make it through the surf and back out into the open ocean. Although the calf was injured, it did not appear to be life-threatening, so it hopefully made it back to its mother! While it's hard to see a young gray whale getting attacked by an orca, remember this is a natural occurrence!

Thank you to Christine Connerly for the photos!

05/22/2026

This week’s is devoted to California’s Redwood Lily (Lilium rubescens).

As you traverse alongside our 300ft+ Redwood giants make sure to keep an eye out for stems decorated in spiral leaves and trumpeted tepals (a mix of sepals and petals) that vary from soft yellows, bright pinks, or even deep reds. This species of lily is endemic to California with a rare plant ranking of 4.2, surely a sight for sore eyes...and sore necks from canopy gazing.

DYK? Lilies and Dinosaurs, such as the infamous velociraptor, existed at the same time! The lily family (Liliaceae) is amongst one of our oldest plant families, dating back to over 80 million years ago.

Come catch a glimpse of this paleo plant this Memorial Day weekend!

05/21/2026

🚨WEED ALERT!
The North Coast Redwoods District's Weeds of the Week are Brassica species.
Several mustard species (Brassica sp.) from Europe and other countries are extremely invasive in California. These are annual herbs with small, pale yellow to bright yellow flowers with 4 petals. Mustards can grow very densely and up to about 6 feet tall. They are frost-resistant and produce thousands of seeds per plant, which can persist in the seedbank for up to 50 years. Mustards also produce allelopathic chemicals that prevent germination of native plants. Invasive mustards are commonly found on roadsides and in disturbed soil. Not only do invasive mustards replace native habitat, but they create dangerous fuel for wildfires. Although there are many invasive mustard species, California does have a few native species, such as the California mustard (Caulanthus lasiophyllus), which has white flowers and does not grow as aggressively as the invasive species.

Photo 1: Invasive mustards
Photo 2: Native mustard

05/20/2026

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉
Join us for the Sue-meg State Park Visitor Center Grand Reopening Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 AM – 3 PM at Sue-meg State Park!

Come celebrate with the community during this FREE family-friendly event and enjoy a day filled with:

🌿 Guided cultural walks
🎨 Interactive activities & cultural sharing
🧭 Junior Ranger programs for kids
🍴 Food & community gathering
✨ Brand-new interpretive exhibits
…and much more!

This special reopening honors the collaborative work and cultural leadership of the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People, Cher-ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria, The Yurok Tribe, and California State Parks in developing the new visitor center exhibits.

Bring your family, friends, and community members for a fun-filled day of learning, reflection, and celebration as we honor the people who made this vision possible.

Please RSVP on the California State Parks Week website under “Events” or type https://castateparksweek.org/event-details/ -meg-visitor-center-grand-reopening into your browser!

📍 Park Address:
4150 Patricks Point Dr.
Trinidad, CA 95570
HWY Exit 734

We can’t wait to celebrate California State Parks Week with you at Sue-meg State Park! 🌲💚

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05/14/2026

Last weekend we had a volunteer event at Sue-Meg State Park for removing English Ivy. We are so lucky to have had so many dedicated people show up to restore our park! We couldn’t do all this work without you! 🫶

Check out our social media page for the nearest volunteer event to you!
This Sunday, we have an event at Tolowa Dunes State Park. Come join us!

05/11/2026

In celebration of California Academy of Science's Sea Slug Search, we are hosting two Tidepool Exploration programs at Agate Beach within Sue-meg State Park! Take a look at the flyer to learn more information.

We will play Tidepool Bingo and other fun Tidepool themed games to gear up for this community science project.

Pro Tip: Download the app iNaturalist to participate in the community driven bioblitz!

05/07/2026

Reforestation 🌲✨
During the week of January 26th - 29th , the California Conservation Corps (CCC) forestry crew, based out of Fortuna, assisted California State Parks in planting 765 conifer species in the Shaa-wu'-meh (Mill Creek) watershed acquisition, located within the Del Norte Redwoods State Park. The objective of the project was to enhance riparian habitat, promote forest succession, and foster career development skills for CCC members. Thank you to all the CCC members who were a part of this project for helping to restore our parks!

05/04/2026

Calling all Nudibranch Enthusiast: There’s a new community science project for the sea slug lovers among us!

All May, take advantage of low tides and make new observations of nudibranchs in California tide pools. Stay tuned on social media for Tidepooling events on the north coast.

Lastly, why sea slugs? Well, beyond being colorful and diverse, these species are often overlooked as indicators of intertidal ecosystem health. Let's change that, together!

Join and learn more at the link in bio.

https://www.calacademy.org/community-science/sea-slug-search

05/01/2026

The last few blooms🌷

We are enjoying the last of the wildflower blooms at Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park this spring. By summer, many of the redwood parks' flowering plants will begin to fruit, offering a food source for wildlife large and small. These flowers are beautiful to the eye and serve a larger purpose in a redwood forest ecosystem.
Test your knowledge and see if you can identify each of these wildtlowers! (See answers below)
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Flowers photographed:
1. Douglas Iris
2. False Solomon's seal
3. Wood rose
4. Colombian windflower
5. Pacific trillium
6. Thimbleberry

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http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=939

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