Garland Ranch Regional Park

05/16/2026

05/07/2026

🎶 Join the Ohlone Sisters as they share current revitalization efforts, songs, and stories at Rumsen Storytelling!

📆 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 11 am-12:30 pm
📍 Garland Ranch Regional Park, Visitor Center
🤸 All ages!

🌟 For more information and to register for this FREE event see: mprpd.org/let-s-go-outdoors (link in bio.)

05/07/2026

🌈Great news! All seasonal footbridges at Garland Ranch Regional Park have been installed for the season now that water flow has decreased.

🥾 Happy trails!

04/16/2026

🌠 Join us for a Star Party at Garland Ranch Regional Park on Friday, April 17th from 8 pm to 10 pm!

☄️ Explore planets and deep sky objects with astronomers from Monterey Institute for Research In Astronomy
✨All ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult
🌧️ Cloud cover or rain cancels the event, register to receive notifications in case of cancelation!

🌟 For more information and to register for this FREE event see: mprpd.org/let-s-go-outdoors (link in bio.)

04/04/2026

📬 Check your mailboxes, the Spring Summer 2026 Let's Go Outdoors! guide is here!

🌈 This guide is full of FREE adventures and activities for all ages

📝 Online registration for the new season is available on our website: mprpd.org/let-s-go-outdoors (link in bio). Check out the digital guide as well!

🧐Program registration begins one calendar month prior to the program date & ends at 4pm the day before the activity.

03/05/2026

🌿 Wildfire Preparedness Work at Garland Ranch! 🔥
From March 3–13, 2026, crews will be working around the Ranger Station & Cooper Barn to reduce wildfire risk.

What’s Happening:
🪵 Chipping debris
⚠️ Removing dead/hazardous trees
✂️ Increasing space between plants to slow fires
🌱 Environmental monitoring and pre-project surveys in place
Where:
📍 Along Cooper & Rancho Loop trails and around the Ranger Station and Cooper Barn

Why:
Plant growth + decades without fire = more fuel. This project helps:
✅ Reduce wildfire intensity
✅ Improve forest health
✅ Protect park structures & visitors

Visitor Info:
Trails stay open, unless temporary closure signs are posted! 🚶‍♀️
Expect crews nearby & changes to vegetation

Project Partners:
🤝 California Conservation Corps (CCC) Forestry Corps
💰 Fully funded by the State of California

MPRPD Project Contact:
📞 Josh Carpenter, Resource Conservation Specialist, [email protected] 831.372.3196 x119
Thanks for your patience as we keep Garland Ranch safe! 💚

02/26/2026

🍃 Slow down and connect with your senses on a short walk to a waterfall! Afterwards enjoy a packed lunch as we share stories about nature.

📅 Saturday, March 7 & 21
⏰ 10 am-1:30 pm
📍 Kahn Ranch, Carmel Valley
🌱 All Ages

🌈 Reserve your spot for this FREE program and learn more here: mprpd.org/let-s-go-outdoors (link in bio)