Palm Trees
Have you ever wondered about all the palm trees we have in the park? Check out this video from Jennifer about the history of the palm tree in Riverside!
The History of the Meyer Lemon
Do you know which of our lemon varieties is the sweetest? Check out this video from Nick about the history of the Meyer Lemon!
Agave
Agave play an important role in our local landscape and history. Check out this video from Jennifer to learn more about evolution, natural selection, and genetic diversity while focusing on this unique plant we have in the park!
The Gage Canal
Built by Matthew Gage between 1885 and 1889, the Gage Canal is nearly 20 miles long and doubled the citrus-producing area of Riverside. Join Nick as he explores this important historical feature that still supplies water to local citrus groves like California Citrus State Historic Park today.
Cahuilla Uses of Native Plants
Historically, the Cahuilla people would have lived within the area of California Citrus State Historic Park, and continue to play an important leadership role in our region. Check out this video from Jennifer exploring how the Cahuilla people used the native landscape as an important source of food, and where many of these plants still exist near the park visitor center today.
Pachappa Camp
Watch park historian Steven Moreno-Terrill and Prof. Ed Chang discuss Pachappa Camp, the first Koreatown on the U.S. mainland and an important site of community for Korean immigrants in Riverside, as well as an important source of skilled labor for the citrus industry.
Unique "Body Part" Citrus
Check out this video from park historian Megan as she explores the more unique varieties of citrus we have in the park, all named after parts of the human body! From the Moro blood orange to the Australian finger lime to the fingered citron, go on a quick world tour of the weirder side of citrus.
Spontaneous Mutations in Citrus
Do you know which kinds of citrus are spontaneous mutations and which are produced by scientists? Check out this introductory video by Jennifer to get a basic overview of the differences between spontaneous and induced mutation!
Nature Prints Craft
Thank you, thank you to all those that participated in the City Nature Challenge this weekend! We hope you had a great time exploring using the iNaturalist app and that you learned something new! Now it’s time to preserve some of those fun memories by doing this fun and easy nature prints craft. Enjoy! #MondayMemories
We’re excited to see you on iNaturalist as part of our City Nature Challenge!
Check out the event page for more info: facebook.com/events/857307211419066
This #MondayMemory is brought to you by Snoboy oranges! Would you rather have a fresh Valencia orange or a fresh Washington navel orange? Cast your vote in the comments!
Ever wonder where the Washington Navel came from? Or how more trees are produced if the fruit is seedless? Check out this video from interpreter Nick to learn more about this tasty fruit!
A pollinator hard at work! 🐝🌼🍃 Did you make any nature observations this weekend?
Bird Walk on Sunday
Join us for a guided bird walk this Sunday, February 10 from
8:30-10:00am. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Please bring your own binoculars, if you have them. (We will have a few pairs to share.) Meet us at the Gazebo across from the Sunkist Center to start--we'll see you there!
Please note that our guided grove tours may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather this weekend (Feb. 1-3, 2019). For up to date information, please call the museum at 951-637-8044. Thank you.
How many different birds can you hear? Though we couldn’t really see them, they were definitely out and about this morning! It’s the perfect time of day for a bird walk...join us for our next adventure on Sunday, February 10 from 8:30-10:00am.
The red-headed woodpeckers are out enjoying the beautiful weather today! Are you (or one of your friends) interested in leading a bird walk through the park this year? We’re looking for qualified volunteers to help lead morning bird walks! If you think this is the job for you, please contact Megan Suster at [email protected] #birdwatching #birdsofinstagram #volunteer #birdwalk
Squeeze the Day! Celebrate our 25th Anniversary with us...
It’s just one week away! We are so excited to celebrate our 25th Anniversary with all of you. Come hungry to enjoy delicious treats from local food trucks, then cool off with shave ice from Kona Ice Riverside as you shop for beautiful handmade items from local artists. Then, explore historical and cultural displays from local community groups and tell us your own memories of citrus at our story share booth while learning about the future of citrus from UCR scientists. And don’t forget to get your face painted to support the local American Cancer Society chapter, build your own mini citrus crate, make your own crate label, and test your hand at Smudge Pot Ring Toss and Pummelo Bowling Goes Viral! Around 6pm, The Spare Buttons will serenade us with their retro jazz stylings. Then, around 7pm, CONJUNTO TENOCELOMEH will entertain us with music and dance from Vera Cruz! Be sure to bring your own blankets and chairs to enjoy the show in comfort!
We’re excited to welcome you to the visitor center today! We’ll be having our regularly scheduled tour at 11am, but no tour at 2pm due to heat. The visitor center will be open until 4pm with a citrus tasting available, so come see us! 😎🍊🍋
🎵 Music festivities continued! The talented band Tenocelomeh performs the classic song La Bamba. (Begins at 1:20.)
Music festivities too, LIVE!! 🎶🎶
"Bird singing" live at our park!
Cleaning up our park for Earth Day! 🌿 A big thank you to all the amazing volunteers.
Speaker Series - Wildlife
From the Speaker Series - Wildlife event. Watch and learn some quick fun facts about these animals! A special thanks to Joseph Esparza for presenting.