FREE. In lieu of the Junior Ranger program, the Mendocino Parks Association is offering free kits to encourage nature-based learning for youth, especially for those without access to Wi-Fi or electronic devices. Pick up kits Fridays–Sundays. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Thru Oct. 5. State Park Visitor Centers. Ford House: 45035 Main St., Mendocino. MacKerricher: 24100 MacKerricher Park Rd., Fort Bragg. Van Damme: 8125 Hwy. 1, Little River. mendoparks.org.