Calendar of Events & Meetings

Nature Backpack program

Looking for a fun, educational activity for the entire family?

There are now Nature Backpacks available for check-out at Bay View State Park! Each backpack includes educational materials and a set of kid-friendly tools to help young explorers learn about nature. Inside, you’ll find binoculars, observation tools, colored pencils, a field journal, books, activities and more.

Visit us at the Bay View Registration Station to request a Nature Backpack. You can borrow a backpack for either 48 hours or one week.

Borrow one today and let the fun begin!

Explore. Discover. Investigate.

Lake Washington Saddle Club Event

Dressage Schooling Show

Geocaching Adventure Labs

Visit Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks for a digital treasure hunt!

Designed similar to existing geocaching activities, Adventure Labs will guide you through the parks as you solve questions using physical features within the landscape.

To begin an Adventure, download the official Geocaching Adventure Lab app for your iPhone or Android phone and create a free account.

All 10 Washington State Parks in Island County have their own custom Adventure Labs. Click the link to learn more.

Cama Beach Nature Backpack program

Looking for a fun, educational activity for the entire family?

There are now Nature Backpacks available for check-out at Cama Beach State Park! Each backpack includes educational materials and a set of kid-friendly tools to help young explorers learn about nature. Inside, you’ll find binoculars, observation tools, colored pencils, a field journal, books, activities and more.

Visit us at the Cama Beach Welcome Center to request a Nature Backpack. The Welcome Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. You can borrow a backpack for either 48 hours or one week.

Borrow one today and let the fun begin!

Explore. Discover. Investigate.

Big bubbles

Join Park staff for an informal program to learn about the common plants, animals and birds that make Camano Island State Park their home. Topics vary every week and can include beavers, marine mammals, orcas, and so much more.

Located near the Cama Beach Historic Store.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Weather dependent.

Table talk

Join Park staff for an informal program to learn about the common plants, animals and birds that make Camano Island State Park their home. Topics vary every week and can include beavers, marine mammals, orcas, and so much more.

Located near the Camano Island State Park boat launch.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Weather dependent.

Table talk

Join Park staff for an informal program to learn about the common plants, animals and birds that make Cama Beach State Park their home. Topics vary every week and can include beavers, marine mammals, orcas, and so much more.

Located near the Cama Beach Historic Store

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Weather dependent.

Geocaching Adventure Labs

Visit Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks for a digital treasure hunt!

Designed similar to existing geocaching activities, Adventure Labs will guide you through the parks as you solve questions using physical features within the landscape.

To begin an Adventure, download the official Geocaching Adventure Lab app for your iPhone or Android phone and create a free account.

All 10 Washington State Parks in Island County have their own custom Adventure Labs. Click the link to learn more.

Evening Program: Bird Bingo

A fun way to learn about the colorful & fascinating world of Western Washington Birds. Suitable for kids & adults. Where: Benson Beach Amphitheater in Campground A.

Evening Program: The Columbia River Plume

Come hear about the science behind the profusion of wildlife at the mouth of the Columbia River. Where: Benson Beach Amphitheater in Campground A.

Guided Hike: Birds and Beasts

Expand your knowledge of birds and mammals with an experienced naturalist at Beard’s Hollow trail. Easy, ½ mile round trip Where: Meet at Beard’s Hollow parking lot. Overflow parking at Beard’s Hollow scenic overlook.

Wednesday Walk in the Woods

Squak In The Dark Run

Squak In The Dark will be held May 27, 2023 on Squak Mountain State Park in the great Issaquah Alps area. We will be the opening event of the new Vert Running Series event for 2023.