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SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversation Mount Madonna
DESCRIPTION:Coffee and Conversation \nMonthly September – May\, 9 – 10:30am \nJoin us for nine “Coffee Conversations” September – May presented by Parents of Mount Madonna School!  \nThe focus of this first meeting will be on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and how they can enhance our learning objectives at Mount Madonna School!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/coffee-and-conversation/2023-02-08/
LOCATION:Mount Madonna School\, 491 Summit Rd\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,School Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mount Madonna School":MAILTO:school@mountmadonnaschool.org
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SUMMARY:Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
DESCRIPTION:Monterey Bay Festival of Birds\nThursday – Saturday\, October 13 – 15\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We are forever grateful to the loyal attendees\, field trip leaders\, workshop presenters\, keynote speakers\, local businesses\, government municipalities\, local non-profit organizations\, and an army of volunteers who have helped to put on the festival throughout the years. \nMonterey Bay has a unique natural landscape and a diversity of birds. We want to continue to highlight the magnificence of our region and create a hub where people of all backgrounds feel included and eager to explore the magical world of birds. You can look forward to interactive workshops and field trip options throughout the many communities of Monterey Bay. This festival will be full of fun community connections\, food\, music\, and a keynote speaker. \n\nCheck out this amazing schedule: https://www.birdschoolproject.org/3day-festival-schedule \n 
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/monterey-bay-festival-of-birds/2023-02-08/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz County\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Festivals,Free Events,Parks,Teen Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bird School Project":MAILTO:info@birdschoolproject.org
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SUMMARY:Tour Tara Redwood School
DESCRIPTION:Tour Tara Redwood School\nWe are happy to schedule a tour of our Redwood or Village campus. \nTours are on going and by appointment and easy to schedule. \nTo schedule a visit: \nPhone (831) 462–9632 \nEmail:  office@tararedwoodschool.org
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/tour-tara-redwood-school/2023-02-08/
LOCATION:Tara Redwood School\, 5810 Prescott Rd\, Soquel\, CA\, 95073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,School Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tara Redwood School":MAILTO:office@tararedwoodschool.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091253
CREATED:20221017T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T015354Z
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!
DESCRIPTION:Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!\nWednesdays 10 – 11am \nCome join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts\, listen to a story\, and explore the Exploration Center!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/toddler-time-ocean-storytime-and-crafts-2/2023-02-08/
LOCATION:Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center\, 35 Pacific Ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Book Events,Free Events,Play Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monterey Bay Marine National Sanctuary":MAILTO:chelsea.prindle@noaa.gov
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SUMMARY:Mama Tea and Talk
DESCRIPTION:Mama Tea and Talk\n\n2nd & 4th Wednesdays 10 – 11:30am\n\n\n\nIn collaboration with Creative Eden Lounge\, I’m proud to present an in person mamas* support group.\n\n\n\nEveryone needs a village\, come find yours at Mama Tea & Talk! Expecting mamas\, new mamas\, or experienced mamas and their babies are welcome! If you are interested in getting together for a motherhood circle\, come join me\, other mamas\, and our babies one evening a month for a tea and a discussion topic centered around parenting! I’ll be baking treats for this donation based event so we can continue renting the space. Masks are encouraged to keep our little ones safe.\n\n\nStephanie Michele Ayzner and  Shannon Lorraine Jordan Bemel \n\n\n29694https://facebook.com/events/s/mamas-tea-talk/467161965487604/
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/mama-tea-and-talk-6/2023-02-08/
LOCATION:Creative Eden Lounge\, 728 Water St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parent Workshops,Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Eden Lounge":MAILTO:CreativeEdenlounge@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T130000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Farmers Market 2022
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Farmers Market\nWednesdays\, May – Oct 1 – 6pm; Nov – April 1 – 5pm \nThe Downtown Santa Cruz Market runs year-round on Wednesdays\, 1-6pm May through October and 1-5pm November through April. Our largest and oldest market\, it is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz\, one block off of Pacific Avenue. Established in 1990\, many of the farms that sell here were and remain pillars of the organic and ecological farming movement. This is the place to eat with the seasons! The variety of fruits\, vegetables\, flowers\, pastured meats and other products is swoon worthy. \nThe Downtown Market also spotlights a large variety of up-and-coming\, unique cultural food businesses. This weekly spot may serve up the most diverse selection of ethnic foods in the county including momo\, naan and curry\, Japanese fermented misos\, Eritrean dishes\, crepes\, El Salvadorean pupusas\, traditional Italian cookies\, fish and chips and long-ferment fresh breads. Shopping at the Wednesday market is a wonderful way to support regional responsible farms and small local businesses. Fill your grocery bags! Then sit down for a delightful meal and rest your weary arms. \n 
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/downtown-farmers-market/2023-02-08/
LOCATION:Downtown Farmers Market\, Cedar St & Lincoln St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Farmers Markets & Farms
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SUMMARY:R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail
DESCRIPTION:R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail\nWednesdays 3 – 5pm through March 1\, 2023\n \nR.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. \nWednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. \nFor more information or to register\, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/read-reach-every-amazing-detail-3/2023-02-08/
LOCATION:Capitola Branch Library\, 2005 Wharf Road\, Capitola\, CA\, 95010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T091253
CREATED:20221024T175615Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journal Studio
DESCRIPTION:Nature Journal Studio\n2nd Wednesdaysof the month\,  6:30 – 8pm \nNature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives\, learn about our surroundings\, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary.  During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions at the Museum\, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic as we practice skills in a group setting and share our learning with others. We will develop observation skills and awareness of nature\, improve sketching skills\, and practice strategies to bring the 3-dimensional world onto the page. Rather than an art class\, nature journaling is about observation\, curiosity\, wonder\, and honing these abilities.\n\nFree with Admission Register\n\nSign-up for other Nature Journal Studio events.\n\n*Free for Members and Youth under 18 | $4 General | $2 Students and Seniors \n\nAbout Melinda Nakagawa\nMelinda Nakagawa is a biologist\, naturalist\, and educator with a passion and skill for connecting people to nature. She founded Spark in Nature to guide participants to cultivate a deeper relationship with the natural world\, slowing down to nature’s pace and seeing rather than just looking at the world.  With an approach that bridges nature\, art\, and heart\, she welcomes all people regardless of their skill level or background. Through her gentle guidance\, hundreds of participants have awakened their spark of curiosity\, sense of wonder\, and connection to the natural world.  Melinda has partnered with local institutions such as the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History to lead educator trainings on nature journaling. She leads the Monterey Bay Nature Journal Club’s free online Sunday sessions.  She has an M.S. degree in Marine Science\, and has also worked as a naturalist guide\, floral designer\, and wildlife rehabilitator. For the past two decades Melinda has kept nature journals and continues to learn more from nature with each journal she fills.\n 
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/nature-journal-studio/2023-02-08/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History":MAILTO:chris.soriano@santacruzmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Fungus February
DESCRIPTION:Fungus February\nBIG NEWS Registration is now open for #FungusFebruary events! These walks\, talks\, and workshops will fill fast\, so sign-up today.  \n\n\nFULL 2/4 Mushroom Walk with Phil Carpenter\nJoin Phil Carpenter for a walk in the woods searching for fungi! Phil is one of the leaders of the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz. Learn more \n\n\n\n\n2/4 Nature Club: Finding Fungus at DeLaveaga (Grades 6-8)\nNature Club takes young explorers (6th-8th Grade) into local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. This month we will explore the forests and trails of DeLaveaga Park looking for a kingdom of life best viewed in the winter: fungi! The great variety of trees in these forests supports a huge amount of fungal life. Learn more about the amazing decomposers and how they support their ecosystems!Learn more \n\n\n\n\n2/8 Nature Journal Studio\nNature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives\, learn about our surroundings\, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions inside the Museum\, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic as we practice skills in a group setting and share our learning with others. February’s theme will be Finding Fascination with Fungi. Learn more \n\n\n\n\nFULL 2/11 Mushrooms of the Santa Cruz Mountains Walk with Christian Schwarz\nJoin Christian Schwarz for a guided exploration of the beauty and biodiversity of the Santa Cruz Mountains with a particular emphasis on the mushrooms of the redwood coast. Hone your observational skills and celebrate the myriad creatures that surround us during this limited capacity walk. There is another session on February 12. Learn more \n\n\n\n\nFULL 2/12 Mushrooms of the Santa Cruz Mountains Walk with Christian Schwarz\nJoin Christian Schwarz for a guided exploration of the beauty and biodiversity of the Santa Cruz Mountains with a particular emphasis on the mushrooms of the redwood coast. Hone your observational skills and celebrate the myriad creatures that surround us during this limited capacity walk. There is another session on February 11. Learn more \n\n\n\n\nFULL 2/11 Family Fun: Mushroom Scavenger Hunt!\nJoin educators from the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for a scavenger hunt in the woods! We’ll look for mushrooms and make observations of their fascinating features. Family Fun programs are great for elementary aged kids and their families\, but all ages are welcome.Learn more \n\n\n\n\n2/15 Book Talk: The Lichen Museum with Laurie Palmer\nLaurie Palmer’s forthcoming book\, The Lichen Museum\, explores how the physiological characteristics of lichens provide a valuable template for reimagining human relations in an age of ecological and social precarity. Using this tiny organism as an emblem through which to navigate environmental and social concerns\, Palmer implores us to envision alternative ways of living based on interdependence rather than individualism and competition. Learn more \n\n\n\n\nFULL 2/18 The Art of Fungi Workshop with Andrea Dingeldein\nJoin Andrea (science illustrator) and Marisa (fungiphile and Museum staff) for a day full of fungal exploration — from forest foraging to science illustration! Bring along your own nature journaling tools and materials or use the ones provided\, and walk away with a new set of skills and knowledge to help you connect with nature. Learn more \n\n\n\n\nFULL 2/25 Member Meet-Up: Lichens with Ken Kellman\nLichens are all around\, yet seldom understood. Join us for a special Member Meet-Up with Museum Member Ken Kellman\, where we will look closely at a variety of lichen species and learn to better understood their unique qualities. Member Meet-Ups are free\, small group get-togethers in nature exclusively for Members of the Museum — join today!    Learn more
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/fungus-february/2023-02-08/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History":MAILTO:info@santacruzmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Dads Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Dads Support Group\nWednesdays 7 – 8pm\n\nJoin us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed\, confidential\, and facilitated by a dad who is a member of the community.\n\n\n\nAcompáñenos a este grupo de papás donde encontrará comunidad para compartir los retos y gozos de ser padre. Los temas tratados serán guiados según las necesidades e intereses de los papás. El grupo será relajado\, confidencial y facilitado por un papá que es miembro de la comunidad.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/dads-support-group/2023-02-08/
LOCATION:RC Fam Center\, 7 Hangar Way\, Suite B\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Parent Workshops,Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ra%C3%ADces y Cari%C3%B1o (RC Fam)":MAILTO:info@rcfam.com
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