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 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 […]
Family to Family Support Wednesdays 6-8:30pm, Sept 29 - Nov 17 Please help NAMI to spread the word about our upcoming Family-to-Family classes in English and Spanish. This is a free course for family members and loved ones of those with mental health conditions. Please see flyers attached to give to anyone who may be interested, including clients, colleagues, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holiday Wreath Workshops Nov. 27 & Dec. 4, 11 - 1pm We are excited to announce Holiday Wreath Workshops are back! Call our kiosk at (831)728-2532 or email plants@sierraazul.com to register.
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 […]
Holiday Wreath Workshops Nov. 27 & Dec. 4, 11 - 1pm We are excited to announce Holiday Wreath Workshops are back! Call our kiosk at (831)728-2532 or email plants@sierraazul.com to register.
Pogonip – A Trip Through History Saturday, Dec 4, 10am - 12:30pm Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History to explore approximately 4 miles of trail in Pogonip, the largest open natural space in Santa Cruz. Enjoy beautiful views of Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay and learn about our local history by visiting […]
Free Parent Positive Discipline Workshop Series Monday, Dec 6, 7 - 8:15pm (English & Spanish Available) Positive Discipline is offering free workshops for parents/guardians via Zoom! Available in English or Spanish, attend in your preferred language. Topics will include Parenting styles, self-esteem, joys & challenges, buy-in from children, and connection before correction. Positive Discipline has […]
First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup Join us for a FREE Stroller Strides® workout + playgroup on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM at Seascape Park in Aptos! What is Stroller Strides? Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is […]
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 […]
Family Fun with Honey Bees! Wednesday, Dec 22, 10 - 11am Connect with the fascinating world of honey bees during this family friendly event outside the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. We’ll explore a hive, learn how honey bees live, and come to understand the importance of pollinators before making take home crafts out […]
Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays 12 - 1pm, Jan 1 - Mar 26 Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Learn the answer to these questions and more every Saturday when you take a walk through […]
