Ranger-led Programs

Rangers typically present a variety programs during the park's busiest season, typically Memorial Day weekend through September. Program topics may vary based on ranger, location, and program type. Program locations center around Kohm-Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center near the southwest entrance and Loomis Museum near the northwest entrance.

This page lists typical program offerings by visitor center. Current program schedules are posted at each visitor center.

 

Program offerings vary by year, but may include birding walks like this one at Manzanita Lake!

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Loomis Museum (northwest area)

Typical Program Offerings:

Programs are posted weekly at the Loomis Musuem, Manzanita Lake Campground, and the Loomis Plaza.

Programs are anticipated to run Thursday through Monday, June through August.
Topics vary and inlcude a focus on historical, botanical, and wildlife.
Programs are subject to change or cancel.

 

Evening programs at the KYVC amphitheater allow rangers to more deeply explore park features.

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Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center
(southwest area)

Typical Program Offerings:

Program schedules are posted weekly at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.
Possible topics include:
-Guided walk at Sulphur Works geothermal area (45 min)
-Solar scope demonstration (20 min)
-Wildlife Table (Drop-in)
-Volcano Talk (20 min)

Astronomy Programs:

Friday, 8/7: Star Party

Join us for a night of telescope viewing, constellation tours, and astronomy-related talks from rangers and special guest speakers.

Where: Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center back patio
When: 7:00PM-11:00PM
What to bring: Warm layers, blankets, red-colored flashlights or headlamps, binoculars.
Other details: No tickets or reservations are required for this event. A valid park entrance pass is required and can be purchased online ahead of time.

Saturday, 8/8: Star Party

Join us for a night of telescope viewing, constellation tours, and astronomy-related talks from rangers and special guest speakers.

Where: Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center back patio
When: 7:00PM-11:00PM
What to bring: Warm layers, blankets, red-colored flashlights or headlamps, binoculars.
Other details: No tickets or reservations are required for this event. A valid park entrance pass is required and can be purchased online ahead of time.

 

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