Lassen Volcanic National Park offers a wide variety of Ranger-led and Junior Ranger programs throughout the summer and winter seasons. View information about ranger-led program below or learn more about special events. Summer Ranger-led ProgramsDiscover your park through a ranger-led program from Junior Ranger activities to evening talks. Programs are offered mid-June through early September. Program details will be posted outside the Loomis Museum and Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center on the day a program is offered. NASA Ames Astrobiology Programs | August 5 - 6, 2022Join scientists from NASA Ames Research Center for two evening programs and an astrobiology booth. Learn more about astrobiology in the park. Searching for Life on Exoplanets ![]() Junior Firefighter ProgramPlease check back for the return of this program in summer 2023. Learn how US Forest Service and National Park Service firefighters manage fire to promote forest health and protect lives and property. Learn how firefighters use engines and firefighting gear to support the important role that fire plays in the ecosystems of our national parks. Participants who complete the program will earn a Junior Firefighter patch. Program is 45 minutes long and is open to all ages. *Scheduled programs may be affected by firefighter availability, visit the Loomis Museum for updated information. ![]() NPS Photo Public Bird Banding DemonstrationPlease check back for the return of this program in summer 2023.
Each year Lassen's natural resource team uses nets to capture and band migratory birds. This monitoring provides information on population abundance and health. Join us for a public bird banding demonstration. Meet a ranger at the Manzanita Lake boat ramp area at one of the times list above for a five minute walk to the banding site. Don't forget your camera! ![]() NPS Photo Ranger-led Snowshoe HikesSnowshoe walks will be offered at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center January 7th through March 26*. Winter Ecology Snowshoe ProgramLassen's Education Program offers ranger-led snowshoe walks and winter ecology programs for school groups grades 3 through 8. Programs are by reservation only. Please visit our Field Trips page for more information. |
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Last updated: April 22, 2023