Week of Events
Ancient Scorched Seeds and Indigenous Land Stewardship
Ancient Scorched Seeds and Indigenous Land Stewardship
Ancient Scorched Seeds and Indigenous Land Stewardship Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6 - 7pm Archaeologists can analyze charred seeds and other plant remains to learn about relationships between people and the natural world deep into the past. This talk hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History will describe how a collaborative research project between […]
Ancient Scorched Seeds and Indigenous Land Stewardship
Ancient Scorched Seeds and Indigenous Land Stewardship
Ancient Scorched Seeds and Indigenous Land Stewardship Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6 - 7pm Archaeologists can analyze charred seeds and other plant remains to learn about relationships between people and the natural world deep into the past. This talk hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History will describe how a collaborative research project between […]
Nature Journaling Botanical Drawing
Nature Journaling Botanical Drawing
Nature Journaling: Botanical Drawing with Award-Winning Artist Claudia Stevens Wednesdays 2:00-3:00pm PT, October 20-Decmber 1 via Zoom (with no class November 24) In this digital six week course, students will learn a step-by-step methodology and foundational skills to develop their work with nature journaling and botanical drawing. This course brings art to science while inviting […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
State Summer School for the Arts
State Summer School for the Arts
State Summer School for the Arts Virtual information sessions are on Nov. 18 and Dec. 9. The California State Summer School for the Arts is a wonderful program and an amazing opportunity to uplift high school age artists through a 4-week immersive summer arts program! Scholarships are available to cover expenses too! Please share with […]
Late Night @ the MAH
Late Night @ the MAH
Late Night @ the MAH Thursday, Nov. 17, 7 - 10pm Don’t miss the launch of our new series, Late Night @ the MAH! The museum will be open from 7-10pm featuring a mash up of current exhibits, The Art of the Santa Cruz Speed Wheel & Ocean of Light: Submergence, plus live music from […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Charley’s Aunt
Charley’s Aunt
Charley's Aunt Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30pm; Sundays, 2pm- Nov 5 - 22 This wacky farce is just what the doctor ordered to bring us out of the COVID doldrums. Love, deception, confusion, and a guy disguised as an old lady, swirl together as nutty as a brazil nut! Directed by the masterful Joseph Ribeiro, you […]
Charley’s Aunt
Charley’s Aunt
Charley's Aunt Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30pm; Sundays, 2pm- Nov 5 - 22 This wacky farce is just what the doctor ordered to bring us out of the COVID doldrums. Love, deception, confusion, and a guy disguised as an old lady, swirl together as nutty as a brazil nut! Directed by the masterful Joseph Ribeiro, you […]
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am-12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect -This native […]
Saturdays in the Soil: Gardening at the Museum!
Saturdays in the Soil: Gardening at the Museum!
Saturdays in the Soil: Gardening at the Museum! Saturday, Nov. 20, 10am - 12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org […]
Out and About: Tule Crafts
Out and About: Tule Crafts
Out and About: Tule Crafts Saturday, November 20, 10am - 12pm Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by connecting with the local Indigenous culture of Aulinta (present-day Santa Cruz) during this month’s Out and About family day. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History staff will help families create boats, dolls, and other crafts or tools using […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Charley’s Aunt
Charley’s Aunt
Charley's Aunt Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30pm; Sundays, 2pm- Nov 5 - 22 This wacky farce is just what the doctor ordered to bring us out of the COVID doldrums. Love, deception, confusion, and a guy disguised as an old lady, swirl together as nutty as a brazil nut! Directed by the masterful Joseph Ribeiro, you […]
Glow Community Art Project Reception
Glow Community Art Project Reception
Glow Community Art Project Reception Saturday, November 21, 1 - 4pm A Glow reception and celebration of community art contemplating gratitude, engaging in creative expression, and connecting to community. Art available upon a donation basis. Donations will fund local art programs and will be collected by the Felton Library Friends. For details please join us […]
Decoding the Decline of a Kelp Forest Ecosystem
Decoding the Decline of a Kelp Forest Ecosystem
Decoding the Decline of a Kelp Forest Ecosystem Sunday, November 21, 1:30pm McPherson, Ph.D. Department of Ocean Sciences, UC Santa Cruz Bull kelp forests experienced unprecedented losses along 220 miles of coastline in Northern California beginning in 2014 after the onset of a large marine heatwave and the local extinction of sunflower sea stars (sea […]
Charley’s Aunt
Charley’s Aunt
Charley's Aunt Fridays & Saturdays, 7:30pm; Sundays, 2pm- Nov 5 - 22 This wacky farce is just what the doctor ordered to bring us out of the COVID doldrums. Love, deception, confusion, and a guy disguised as an old lady, swirl together as nutty as a brazil nut! Directed by the masterful Joseph Ribeiro, you […]