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Explore the Nature of Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

March Nature Events at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Explore the nature of Santa Cruz — wherever you are! Connect with local experts and join your community in deepening understanding about nature, science, and stewardship online and in-person. Stay updated about upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter.
3/7 Spring has Sprung for March’s First Friday Get to know Santa Cruz’s WILD SIDE at the Museum of Natural History. Nerd out on your night out during monthly after-hours events, featuring rotating … Read more
3/12 The Furtive Flora & Fauna of the Santa Cruz Sandhills Spring has sprung and Santa Cruz is soon to be in full bloom! So, there is no one more qualified to share knowledge … Read more
3/15 Saturday in the Soil Join the Museum for a very special community gardening day, as we team up with the Santa Cruz County Chapter of the California Native … Read more
3/15 Wildflower Forms & Features in Watercolor Celebrate Springtime by capturing the intricate beauty of wildflowers with watercolors! Spotlighting local Santa Cruz County flowers as models, participants will learn how to paint … Read more
3/19 Eyes of Water – The History of Santa Cruz’s Hidden Springs Spring is more than just a season, it’s also a source of water, and we’ll be quenching your thirst for knowledge. Join authors … Read more
3/22 – Behind-the-Scenes at a National Monument: A Cotoni-Coast Dairies Tour Don’t miss this special, limited-time opportunity for a private guided tour of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument – before it’s even open to … Read more
[Sold Out] 3/23 Intro to Plein Air Painting – Sandhills Go outside and learn to paint gouache and watercolor landscapes while surrounded by nature as inspiration. This open-air art workshop will teach the … Read more
3/26 Plein Air in Plain Sight – The Legacy of Santa Cruz Nature Painting Santa Cruz has been an outdoor painting hotspot since the 1890’s, well-known across the nation as a destination for exploring art while surrounded … Read more
4/4 The Art of Nature: First Friday Get to know Santa Cruz’s WILD SIDE at the Museum of Natural History! Nerd out on your night out during monthly after-hours events, … Read more


