Mendocino Headlands State Park by

Mendocino Headlands SP Brochure

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 20:45:03 UTC

Read all about MH SP here and view a map of what the park looks like.

Big River Estuary Part 1

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 20:46:23 UTC

A bird's view of what Big River Estuary looks like! Pretty neat! Such a beautiful site to view from above! 🦅

Big River Estuary SMCA Part 2

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 20:46:49 UTC

A bird's view of what Big River Estuary looks like from the east side of the bridge. This is where the main parking lot areas to access the beach. Such a great beach spot! ⛱

Mendocino Headlands SMCA

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 20:50:41 UTC

Explore Big River State Marine Conservation Area

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 20:54:32 UTC

A five-minute reading about this marine protected area. A look back into the history of the marine management of this park.

Do you like birdwatching?

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 20:58:56 UTC

This park is a hotspot for forest/ coastal birdwatching. There is the Big River Haul Road that leads to the forest and estuary which is great for birdwatching whether on foot or kayaking. The beach is a great spot for birding as well!

eBird Checklist of Bird Species

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 21:00:52 UTC

According to eBird, 188 birds species have been observed here!

Big River Watershed History

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 23:34:54 UTC

National Ocean Service explains what an estuary is. (2.01 min. video)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 23:40:27 UTC

There is a video transcript as well as a 1 min. read article.

Estuary by National Geographic

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-09 23:43:10 UTC

This article is for grades 6th-12th. Read all about estuaries!

River Rangers: Books for Kids

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-10 00:23:54 UTC

A list of book resources all about rivers!

15 Facts about Rivers (>5 min read)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-10 00:25:47 UTC

Nat Geo Kids Article

Birding Tutorials Playlist

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-10 00:35:35 UTC

These videos are a great resource to learn more about birding on our coast. The video lengths vary from each video on the playlist. Feel free to check it out to learn more about birding!

We Are Water Protectors Activities

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-25 22:38:44 UTC

Did you attend the We Are Water Protectors Storytime PORTScast or are you planning to? Here is a resource for your classroom that goes with the book. Check it out!

I Know the River Loves Me/ Yo sé que el río me Ama Teachers Guide

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-01-25 23:01:18 UTC

Do you want to continue learning from the PORTScast Storytime lesson? Check out this teacher's guide for further studying of the book. Free resource!

Mindful Moment Outdoors Worksheet

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-02-08 21:49:28 UTC

Our California State Parks Mindful Moment Outdoors sheet is part of our park kit. There are many different forms to stay mindful of when visiting our parks. Learn more about the studies and benefits of being in the outdoors are to our mental health.

Outdoor Therapy as a Wellness Practice (5 min. read)

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-02-14 01:05:56 UTC

Learn about different forms of outdoor wellness practices. There are travel companies creating wellness programs in nature for therapy and relaxation. These wellness programs include mindful moments outdoors!

Look out for more programs at our park here!

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-02-14 01:54:47 UTC

Search, "Mendocino Headlands State Park," to look for PORTScast programs here.

"The Tree in Me" Book Activity Sheet

esmeraldaplascenciaa — 2024-04-12 20:20:04 UTC