Extreme Weather Resource Fair: Small Talk, Big Topics

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

Extreme Weather Resource Fair: Small Talk, Big Topics Saturday, March 4, 11am -3pm Recent weather events have impacted Santa Cruz County from the shore to the summit. Chat with local agencies and organizations addressing the challenges of extreme weather in the region during this free open house at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. […]

Free

Juan R. Fuentes, Resilience: Works of Strength & Dignity

Porter Building 37 Sudden St, Watsonville, CA

Artist Juan R. Fuentes, Resilience: Works of Strength & Dignity Reception: Sunday, March 5, 1 - 3pm; Art Walk: Sunday, March 5, 1:30pm Join us for a special exhibit featuring powerful works by artist Juan R. Fuentes, Resilience: Works of Strength & Dignity at the Porter Building! Community Arts & Empowerment will be leading an […]

Juan R. Fuentes, Resilience: Works of Strength & Dignity

Porter Building 37 Sudden St, Watsonville, CA

Artist Juan R. Fuentes, Resilience: Works of Strength & Dignity Reception: Sunday, March 5, 1 - 3pm; Art Walk: Sunday, March 5, 1:30pm Join us for a special exhibit featuring powerful works by artist Juan R. Fuentes, Resilience: Works of Strength & Dignity at the Porter Building! Community Arts & Empowerment will be leading an […]

Recurring Event Nature Journal Studio

Nature Journal Studio

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

Nature Journal Studio 2nd Wednesdaysof the month,  6:30 - 8pm Nature 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 […]

Nature Journal Studio

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

Nature Journal Studio Wednesday, March 8, 6:30 - 8pm Nature 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 […]

The Art of Nature

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

The Art of Nature March 11 - May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works […]

Recurring Event Teddy Bear Clinic

Teddy Bear Clinic

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery MOD 1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA

Teddy Bear Clinic Saturdays 11:30am - 4:30pm, March 11 & April 29 Join the MOD  for our oh-so-popular Teddy Bear Clinic created to help children cope with getting vaccinations. We've hosted this event before and it was a success! Children are encouraged to bring their own stuffed animal to the event, where they will dress […]

$10

“She Can Handle Both”

San Lorenzo Valley Museum Grace Episcopal Gallery 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA

"She Can Handle Both" March online Our online exhibition "She Can Handle Both" celebrates the centennial of Women’s suffrage with particular emphasis on Santa Cruz County. Experience the museum from home and tap the link to learn more: https://www.slvmuseum.org/schb-era.html Museum Open

Free

BIPOC Hours and Bonfire Talks

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

BIPOC Hours and Bonfire Talks Monthly, 3rd Thursdays, 4 - 6:30pm Check out the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during special extended hours for our BIPOC community, then walk over to the beach to enjoy time together around the fire learning about historic or significant BIPOC figures, amazing natural wonders or discussion of issues […]

Free

Family Fun Birding at Struve Slough

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

Family Fun Birding at Struve Slough Saturday, March 18, 10am - noon For this month’s Family Fun event, we will be exploring the birds at Struve Slough! Museum Staff will bring binoculars for each participant and share tips for identifying birds during this walk. Free | Space is limited, please register for the event and […]

Free
Recurring Event Saturdays in the Soil

Saturdays in the Soil

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, March 18, 10am - noon It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Every third Saturday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to […]

Free

Summer Camp Board Game Festival

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery MOD 1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA

Summer Camp Board Game Festival Saturday, March 18, 10am - 1pm Back by popular demand! The MOD will be holding our oh-so popular Summer Camp festival again this year on Saturday, March 18 between 10 am and 1 pm. Head into the MOD to meet the array of wonderful summer camp vendors, and start your […]

$3

“She Can Handle Both”

San Lorenzo Valley Museum Grace Episcopal Gallery 12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA

"She Can Handle Both" March online Our online exhibition "She Can Handle Both" celebrates the centennial of Women’s suffrage with particular emphasis on Santa Cruz County. Experience the museum from home and tap the link to learn more: https://www.slvmuseum.org/schb-era.html Museum Open

Free