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December 2025

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  A Delicate and Diverse Ecosystem

  Protecting the Tidepools

  With your help, current and future visitors will enjoy the beautiful and healthy tidepools at Cabrillo National Monument.

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  Plan Like a Park Ranger

  Top 10 Tidepool Tips

  Have the best experience when you go tidepooling at Cabrillo National Monument.

 

SEPTEMBER 2025

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  Find 30 Species Challenge

  CA Biodiversity Day 2025

  Photograph at least 30 wild animals, plants, or fungi from anywhere in California between Sept. 6 - 14th, then submit them to iNaturalist!

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  Explore the Field Guides

  Observe and Identify Local Species

  Cabrillo National Monument's field guides are free to download, so you can name what you see under water, on ground, or up in the air.

 

MAY 2025

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  Community Volunteer Ambassador

  Cabrillo National Monument is Hiring

  APPLY HERE! Preference given to applicants that submit application by June 13, 2025

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  Protect, Restore, and Educate

   Join our Tidepool Volunteers!

  Our volunteers come from all backgrounds and experience levels, to preserve and protect the rocky intertidal zone. Learn how to join!

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  Conservation At Home

  Help Birds Where You Live

  Since 1970, North America has lost an estimated 2.9 billion birds. Simple actions you take at home can make a big difference.

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   Protecting Migratory Birds

  Part Of An International Network

  The NPS works across international boundaries to conduct research and monitor birds...and help train future conservationists!

 

APRIL 2025

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  24-hour Bioblitz at the Park

   City Nature Challenge

  RSVP here! On Saturday, April 26th, spend the day documenting incredible biodiversity at Cabrillo National Monument's BioBlitz 2025.

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   iNaturalist Project- BioBlitz 2025

   Join our iNaturalist Project!

  Check out the observations gathered so far by our park's community scientists on iNaturalist!

 

MARCH 2025

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   Innovative System Measures Fog

   Science in National Parks

  At Cabrillo National Monument, new technology uncovers the park’s fog patterns and shows the best places to restore damaged habitat.

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  Microplastics on National Park Beach

  Learn Why Reducing Litter Matters

  Microplastic distribution on national park beaches indicates that whichever one you visit, there is more pollution than you can see.

 

JANUARY 2025

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  Activities and Event Schedule

  Whale Watch Weekend 2025

  On January 11 & 12, 2025, visit Cabrillo National Monument for Whale Watch Weekend!

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  Plan like a Park Ranger

  Whale Watching at Cabrillo

  Each winter, the Pacific gray whales pass by the western overlooks of Cabrillo National Monument. Learn more about whale watching!

 

DECEMBER 2024

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  Protect, Restore, and Educate

   Join our Tidepool Volunteers!

  Our volunteers come from all backgrounds and experience levels, to preserve and protect the rocky intertidal zone. Learn how to join!

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  Habitat Restoration

  Weed Warriors (Open Drop-In Sessions)

   Learn more and RSVP for this weekly habitat restoration event, where members of the public join the park's Weed Warriors team. 

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  Cabrillo National Monument

  Crossing America (Full Episode)

   In this episode of Crossing America Season 4, explore the hidden natural wonders and conservation challenges of Cabrillo National Monument.

 

NOVEMBER 2024

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  A Delicate and Diverse Ecosystem

  Protecting the Tidepools

  With your help, current and future visitors will enjoy the beautiful and healthy tidepools at Cabrillo National Monument.

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  Plan Like a Park Ranger

  Top 10 Tidepool Tips

  Have the best experience when you go tidepooling at Cabrillo National Monument.

 

JULY 2024

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  Celebrate the ADA's Anniversary!

  Accessibility at Cabrillo

  Explore the options for easy access, so that everyone can enjoy their visit to our park.

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  THE LIGHTHOUSES OF POINT LOMA

  Lighthouses of Cabrillo

  Lighthouse keepers & their families worked hard to maintain a "normal" life, but that was different in the 1880's, so how did they do it?

 

September 2022

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  Beat the heat in San Diego

  Excessive Heat Warning:San Diego County

  With the heat, take care of yourself and your pets. Dogs are only allowed in a small area of the park and cannot be left in hot cars.

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  Many parks discuss labor history

  Labor History National Parks

  As you celebrate Labor Day, remember the workers who fought for our rights and learn more about parks with labor history.

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  Kids and Youth

  Junior Scientists Days

  Join scientists from around the county for hands-on STEM activities and scientific talks & walks during Junior Scientist Days!

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  Be a Community Scientist!

  Ecologik and Junior Scientist Days

  Anyone can be a community scientist! Join us for our Junior Scientist Days and our annual Ecologik events.

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  Totally Tidal Information

  NPS Fashion Week Magazine Cover

  Looking forward to the upcoming tidepool season? Everything you need to know is here!

 

August 2022

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  Naturally Speaking Series

  You Are a Scientist

  Vegetation Technician Patricia Simpson discusses scientific discoveries made by the community in the next Naturally Speaking science talk.

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  Extended Summer Weekend Hours

  Cabrillo Open Until Sunset

  Cabrillo National Monument Open Until Sunset During Summer Weekends

 

July 2022

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  The Lighthouses of Point Loma

  The Lighthouses of Cabrillo

  Lighthouse keepers & their families worked hard to maintain a "normal" life, but that was different in the 1880's, so how did they do it?

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  Extended Summer Weekend Hours

  Cabrillo Open Until Sunset

  Cabrillo National Monument Open Until Sunset During Summer Weekends

 

June 2022

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  Learn More About Juneteenth

  Juneteenth is now a federal holiday

  One year ago, Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday although it has been celebrated by Black Americans for over 150 years.

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  WORK WITH US

  Community Volunteer Ambassador

  Are you or someone you know passionate about volunteerism and community engagement? Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) positions are open.

 

MAY 2022

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  City Nature Challenge

  24 hour Bioblitz

  A BioBlitz is a concentrated effort to discover and document as many species of plants, animals, and other organisms in a certain period.

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  Work With Us

  Scientists in Parks

  Are you interested in working with us as a Scientist?

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  Extended Weekend Hours During Summer

  Cabrillo Open Until Sunset

  Cabrillo National Monument Open Until Sunset During Summer Weekends

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  We are hiring!

  Resources Program Manager on USAJOBS

  We are hiring a new Program Manager for Resources Management and Science. Opens Tuesday 5/31 view the application on USAJOBS.gov

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  Volunteer in Parks

  California Invasive Species Action Week

  Celebrate California Invasive Species Action Week by joining our Weed Warriors program to pull invasive plants in the park.