Activities

Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Octagon Barn. The time has come for Central Coast State Parks Association’s (CCSPA) 6th Annual Butterfly Ball! Join CCSPA for an evening of music, food & drink, inspiring presentations, and silent auction to support the 10 state parks in San Luis Obispo! This year’s gala will directly fund the educational, interpretive, and volunteer programs that inspire the current and future generations of environmental stewards! We hope to see you at the Octagon Barn from 4-8pm in your finest monarch attire for this elegant and inspirational evening! Grab your tickets (Prices range $125.00 - $160.00) here: https://my805tix.com/e/butterfly-ball-25

The second Wednesday of each month at 9 AM. Invasive plant removal. Our staff will assist by helping you identify invasive species and will teach best practices on removal. Location: The Pismo Preserve. Volunteer Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevy14AjxmoD07G6wwuO7RTmBPjiMjBnab5XWmMLzLEZZNihg/viewform

On-going series of docent led tours for the public to learn about the history and significance of the Octagon Barn. Tours will run April 2025 - October 2025 on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 2 p.m. Interested in becoming a docent for the 2025 season? Email Niki at nikiu@lcslo.org