Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration

Breakfast with the Bears at the Folsom Sanctuary Zoo was amazing Thanks to our faculty and staff for coming out to celebrate and a BIG Congratulation to our 2025 graduates!!

💙 Join the team today! 💙 We're hiring a variety of full-time and part-time positions. Find the one for YOU at bit.ly/3fzhLEa!

Congratulations to RPTA Master's Graduates 2025!

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Easterla for being selected to be on the State Hornet Spotlight. Listen to "Science of Play with Dr. Jorgensen Easterla: What does it mean to play?" podcast below:

State Hornet Spotlight: Science of Play with Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla In this episode of State Hornet Spotlight, hosts Aliza Imran and Jeremy Brown interview professor of recreation, parks and tourism administration Dr. Jorgensen-Easterla, about the science behind play and her journey to Sac State.

Transform your passion for the outdoors into action! ACE is hiring for multiple positions in our EPIC program 🌲

Facilities Technician Member
📍 Afton, Wyoming
⭐ Ideal for those with background or interest in recreation maintenance, utilities, and related field
🔗 Apply at https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1202937

Ecological Restoration Team Member
📍 Galt, CA
⭐ Ideal for those with skills in landscape restoration, chainsaw training, GIS, or other environmental field skills
🔗 Apply at https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1141916

Aquatic Resources Member
📍 New River Gorge National Park, WV
⭐ Ideal for those with background or interest in biology, environmental science, or related field
🔗 Apply at https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1212915

Recreation and Outreach Member
📍 Buffalo, Wyoming
⭐ Ideal for those with background or interest in public lands, recreation management, or related fields
🔗 Apply at https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1212648

Vegetation Monitoring Member
📍 Cape Cod National Seashore, MA
⭐ Ideal for those with background or interest in ecology, botany, biology, or related fields
🔗 Apply at https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1212695

Check our website for a full list of EPIC positions: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/

Let's Celebrate Your Graduation!!

Join RPTA Faculty for breakfast and visit the zoo animals. This event is for graduating seniors only. Please email RSVP by 5/09/25: [email protected]

Date: Friday, Math 16th, 2025 Time: 8:00-11:00 am Location: The Folsom Zoo Sanctuary Zoo, 403 Stafford Street, Folsom CA 95630

“Think outside the classroom.” Always good to get way off campus to explore California’s outstanding protected areas. The spring field camp visited Point Reyes National Seashore this week with Dr Rolloff’s courses

Earth Day Celebration at The Well!
April 22nd aam-1 pm