A park ranger carefully handles a swallowtail butterfly.
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Ranger’s Choice Programs: Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center
Be sure to always check the Calendar or stop by the Visitor Center to find the programs that will be available during your visit.
Rangers present what they are most passionate about in the park: volcanoes, geology, wildlife, fire, history, wilderness, night skies, or something else!
Offered Saturdays and Sundays starting at 10:30am at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center as staffing allows. Programs offered daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day
Program lasts up to 30 minutes
Wheelchair and stroller accessible, service animals (as defined by the ADA) welcome
No tickets required
On the Wildside Programs: Loomis Museum Plaza
Be sure to check the Calendar or stop by the Loomis Museum to find the programs that will be available during your visit.
Rangers present what they are most passionate about in the park. Possible topics include: volcanoes, geology, animal and plant life, fire, history, wilderness, night skies, or something else!
Offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday as staffing allows. Begins at 10:30 am. Meet the ranger in the flat hat outside the Loomis Museum. Programs will be offered through Labor Day.
Programs are up to 30 minutes and may include a short and easy walk
Wheelchair and stoller accessible, service animals (as defined by the ADA) welcome
No tickets are required
Suitable for all age groups
Junior Ranger Activity and Swear-in Ceremony: Loomis Museum Plaza
Attention kids ages 5 - 12!
Join ranger-led activites and games that uncover the plant, animal, rock and human stories that Lassen has to offer. Stay for an official Junior Ranger Swear-in ceremony afterwards!
Be sure to check the Calendar or stop by the Loomis Museum to find the programs that will be available during your visit.
Offered Saturdays beginning in mid-June
Junior ranger activity offered at 4 pm - 5 pm. Topics include: tree identification, microcscope viewing, or scat and tracks
Swear-in ceremony offered at 5 pm. Kids who have completed their Junior Ranger booklet are welcome to join for the swear-in ceremony
Parents or adult guardian must be present
Wheelchair and stroller accessible, service animals (as defined by the ADA) welcome
No tickets required
Meet the ranger with the flat hat on the Loomis plaza outside of the Loomis Museum
Junior Rangers: Manzanita Lake Amphitheater
Attention kids ages 5 - 12!
Join ranger-led activites and games that uncover the plant, animal, rock and human stories that Lassen has to offer. Stay for an official Junior Ranger Swear-in ceremony afterwards!
Be sure to check the Calendar or stop by the Loomis Museum to find the programs that will be available during your visit.
Offered Sundays beginning in mid-June
Junior ranger activity offered at 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Topics include: tree identification, microcscope viewing, or scat and tracks
Parents or adult guardian must be present
Wheelchair and stroller accessible, service animals (as defined by the ADA) welcome
No tickets required
Meet the ranger with the flat hat at the Manzanita Lake Amphitheater
Manzanita Lake Evening Programs Rangers present what they are most passionate about in the park. Possible topics include: volcanoes, geology, animal and plant life, fire, history, wilderness, night skies, or something else!
Be sure to check the Calendar or stop by the Loomis Museum to find the programs that will be available during your visit.
Offered Saturday evenings starting at 9:00 pm at the Manzanita Lake Amphitheatre as staffing allows through July, programs will begin at 8:30pm August through September.
Rangers present what they are most passionate about in the park. Possible topics include: volcanoes, geology, animal and plant life, fire, history, wilderness, night skies, or something else!
Wheelchair and stroller accessible, service animals (as defined by the ADA) welcome
Some evening programs may have capacity limits requiring a reservation to attend. In these cases, tickets are available day of program at the Loomis Museum while open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Meet the ranger with the flat hat at the Manzanita Lake Amphitheatre. Some evening programs will involve a short walk from amphitheatre to viewing areas.
View of Sulphur Works with Mt. Diller in background.
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Ranger Guided Hikes and Talks
When: 2:00 pm. Programs will be offered daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Length: 30-60 minutes
Where: Various Locations. Schedules for programming will be posted 1-2 weeks in advance at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center and at the Loomis Museum
Join a ranger for a guided hike or talk out in the park! Possible locations include Sulphur Works, Bumpass Hell, and Mill Creek Falls. Please stop by the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center or Loomis Museum for current program schedules, locations, and more information.
Night sky viewing behind Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center
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Night Sky Viewing Programs
Our Magnificent Moon!
Saturday, July 13 | 9:00 - 9:45
* Stay tuned for more magnificent moon programs to come.
Manzanita Lake Amphitheater and Manzanita Lake Boat Launch
Discover more about human's relatioonship with our Moon. Why is the Moon so fascinating? How does the Moon affect life on Earth? Have you ever wondered about the Moon's features.
Begin your journey to our Moon with presentation at the Manzanita Lake Amphitheater. Afterwards, take a short stroll from the amphitheater to the viewing location at the Manzanita Lake Boat Launch to learn about the features of the Moon.
Bring: Only red-colored lights are permitted to preserve night vison. Wear appropriate shoes and bring a jacket. Pets are not permitted.
Night sky viewing tips:
See More Stars: It can take 15 to 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to darkness and see more stars. Avoid using bright lights or white lights, these can disrupt your night vision and the timer for your eyes to adjust will start over. Using a red light will be much better for preserving night vision. If you don’t have a red flashlight, you can cover a white light with red cellophane to make it a dark sky friendly light.
Description: Each year, Lassen's natural resource team uses nets to capture and band migratory birds. This monitoring provides information on population abundance and health. Join us for a public bird banding demonstration in collaboration with Point Blue Conservation Science. Meet a ranger at the Manzanita Lake boat ramp area for a five minute walk to the banding site. Don't forget your camera!
When: Sunday, July 21st | 8:00 - 10:00
Where: Manzanita Lake Boat Launch
Evening Programs at the KYVC
Description: Join us for evening ranger programs at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Each program will explore a unique aspect of the park in depth. Topics can include volcanism, bats, fungi, wildfire, and more! Check the online events calendar for more information. Schedules will be posted in the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center one week in advance.
When: Most Saturdays, 7:00PM-8:00PM Where: KYVC Auditorium or Amphitheater (weather dependent) What: 45-60 minute ranger-led talk
Junior Firefighter Program
Please check back for the return of this program in summer 2024. Outside the Discovery Center (across from the Loomis Museum in the Manzanita Lake Area)
Learn how US Forest Service and National Park Service firefighters manage fire to promote forest health and protect lives and property. Learn how firefighters use engines and firefighting gear to support the important role that fire plays in the ecosystems of our national parks. Participants who complete the program will earn a Junior Firefighter patch. Program is 45 minutes long and is open to all ages. *Scheduled programs may be affected by firefighter availability, visit the Loomis Museum for updated information.
