Nature Club: Exploring the Tide Pools at Natural Bridges Saturday, March 4, 10am - 12:30pm The tide pools at Natural Bridges are some of the best in Santa Cruz and they are teeming with living creatures. Explore tide pools and nearby coastal prairie habitat and learn about the amazing plants and animals that live there. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come 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!
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
"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
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come 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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
