The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and its supporting departments invite you to celebrate Pride Month. Through virtual and in-person events, CNRA departments, commissions and conservancies will be honoring LGBTQ2S+ leaders in the environmental field.
Celebrate this year’s Pride Month with our theme “The Power of Pride, Joy and Community,” which honors the strength found in living authentically, the joy that comes from self-expression and the deep connections found through community. This Pride season, we honor how embracing who we are—and standing together—sparks joy, fuels resilience and reflects the enduring power of community to drive change, foster belonging and inspire hope for all.
Special thanks to Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety staff for leading the 2025 Pride Month Committee
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Title: Secretary Speaker Series: Pride, Power, and Possibility - Celebrating LGBTQ+ Leaders in Conservation and Sustainability
Location: Virtual
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Description: Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ voices shaping a more inclusive, sustainable future. This event will feature a panel of LGBTQ+ leaders working across conservation, climate resilience, and public service. From restoring ecosystems to living authentically while advancing conservation and climate resilience, we’ll explore how freedom to be one’s true self, can strengthen environmental leadership and cultivate spaces of joy, connection, and impact. Panelists will share personal stories of resilience, identity and purpose, as well as the challenges and triumphs in their personal and professional journeys.
Registration: https://ca-watergov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kWTfzVVgQwqC9GR_m70Adg
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Title: Pride Picnic and Paddle - Nimbus Flat at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Address: 1912 Hazel Ave, Rancho Cordova
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Description: Celebrate community in the great outdoors at the Pride Picnic & Paddle! Join us for a joyful day of picnicking, paddling and pride at the beautiful Nimbus Flat at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area on the shores of Lake Natoma. Bring snacks, lunch, swimsuit, sunscreen and rainbow gear! We will kick things off with a lakeside picnic, games, option to kayak or paddleboard. Whether you're LGBTQ+ or an ally, all are welcome to connect, relax, and enjoy nature together. Note: Kayak and paddleboard rentals available at the Sac State Aquatic Center, https://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/
Public transit information: The closest public transit option to reach Nimbus Flat is the Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) Light Rail Gold Line, which has a station at Hazel Station. From Hazel Station, it's approximately a 10-minute walk to the recreation area. Additionally, SacRT Bus Route 109 (Hazel Express) serves the Nimbus Dam Recreation Area, providing another convenient option for public transit access.
Cost: The access fee for Nimbus Flat at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is $10 per vehicle for day use
Park brochure and map: https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/500/files/FolsomLake_FINALWebLayout_20220811.pdf.
Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Title: Sacramento Pride March (for state staff)
Location: Southside Park (near 8th & T Street) in Sacramento. March ends at the State Capitol and festival entrance
Time: Check in 10:00-10:30 am and the march begins at 11:00 am
Description: Join CNRA, CalEPA, CalHHS and fellow state employees as we come together to show our support and pride at the Sacramento Pride March! Last year, more than 100 state staff, their families and friends participated and this year we are aiming for an even bigger presence. Join us!
March Number: TBD
Bring: Prepare for the heat with water, sunscreen and a hat
Website: Sacramento Pride March
Registration: Pride Month March Registration
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Title: Pride Month Social Event and Bake-Off (for state staff)
Location: CNRA 20th floor, 715 P Street, Sacramento
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Description: The Department of Water Resources invites state employees to an in-person gathering at CNRA to celebrate Pride Month with community and confections! Enjoy a short program and bring your favorite sweet treat to share. Baking enthusiasts can enter their dessert in our friendly competition for a chance to win bragging rights. Open to state staff -- we hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Title: Queer by Nature: Pride at the Park! (for state staff, family and friends)
Location: Southside Park, Sacramento (exact park location TBD)
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Description: Join us for a joyful morning of connection! Bring your roller skates, frisbees, soccer balls, art projects and loved ones. All are welcome! Please don’t forget sun protection, snacks, water and a blanket or chair to relax on! If you’d like to volunteer your car for shuttling folks from your area, coordinate a cycling group, and/or have access needs, please complete the registration form no later than Friday, June 13th.
Registration: https://forms.office.com/g/MwcjjZKApZ
About Pride Month
About Pride Month
June is Pride Month, an entire month dedicated to uplifting and celebrating LGBTQ2S+ voices, lives, contributions and experiences. LGBTQ2S+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning and two-spirit, which is an umbrella term across American Indian and First Nations cultures for a person who embodies both male and female spirits within them.
Join us for a series of events and activities designed to empower voices, foster thoughtful reflection, and inspire meaningful action for a brighter, more inclusive future. The logo reflects the flag designed in 2018 to celebrate the diversity of the modern-day LGBTQ2S+ community and call for a more inclusive society. The colors also have their own unique symbolism:
Red: Life
Orange: Healing
Yellow: Sunlight
Green: Nature
Turquoise: Magic and Art
Indigo: Serenity
Violet: Spirit
Black and Brown: People of Color
Pink, White, Baby Blue: Transgender
