Pollinators: Keeping Company with Flowers Exhibit January 15 - March 6 This exhibit at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History highlights California pollinators — our native bees, flies, birds, beetles, and butterflies — that play key roles in the ecology of our environments. Vivid images, specimens, and educational text introduce visitors to what pollination […]
February's Lowest Tides Here are February's lowest tides in Santa Cruz. Negative low tides offer the perfect opportunity to go tide pooling: Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1:35 pm -.94 Sunday, Feb. 27 at 2:23 pm -1.2 Monday, Feb. 28 at 3:07 pm -1.3 Remember to respect all #MarineProtectedAreas by not touching, disturbing or collecting any […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
Gateway School Day Tours Tuesday & Wednesday, March 1 & 2, 9am - 1pm Come and learn how Gateway School inspires children's innate curiosity and sense of wonder through daily exploration, discovery, and hands-on experiences. Visit www.gatewaysc.org and schedule a tour to experience all that Gateway has to offer!
Arboretum Free Day First Tuesdays The first Tuesday of the month is free to non-members. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a conservation garden of rare, endangered and extraordinary plants from around the world. We are open daily, 9am to 5pm.
Gateway School Day Tours Tuesday & Wednesday, March 1 & 2, 9am - 1pm Come and learn how Gateway School inspires children's innate curiosity and sense of wonder through daily exploration, discovery, and hands-on experiences. Visit www.gatewaysc.org and schedule a tour to experience all that Gateway has to offer!
Financial Knowledge For All: Identity Theft Wednesday, March 2, 5:30 - 6:30pm Join us for an online workshop on preventing and understanding identify theft. Led by financial expert, Dyann Meschi, Community Development Manager at Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, this is the first in a series of programs offering free financial education to help participants […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
Familypower Boundary Skills for kids ages 7-12 with their adults Saturday, March 5, 10 - 11am Learn boundary setting skills and strategies to have more fun and fewer problems with people- including friends and family members! Your $45 registration per family includes one-on-one email support with questions before and after the workshop and links to […]
Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Familypower Starting Strong for ages 3-7 with their adults Sunday, March 6, 10 - 11am Through puppets and fun, interactive stories, learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and to continue to practice them in your daily life. Your $45 registration per family includes one-on-one email support with questions before and after the workshop and […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
Dinosaur Drive-Thru March 9-10-11-12-13-16-17-18-19-20 Attention to all the Dinosaur fans in Capitola, CA! Announcing Jurassic Empire, the largest most realistic Dinosaur Drive-Thru Event ever seen! This fun filled family event will be at The Capitola Mall (March 9-10-11-12-13-16-17-18-19-20). To celebrate we are giving away 15 car tickets. We will pick the 15 winners from the […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
Hike with Docents Gray Whale Cove Trail Saturdays 10am - 12pm, 2/12, 3/12 & 4/9 Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2-mile hike overlooking the California coast. From the trail, you will be able to view […]
Family Opera: My Head is Full of Colors - An Opera for All Ages Saturday March 12, 11am and 1pm Audiences of all ages are invited to two FREE matinee performances of the one-act opera: My Head is Full of Colors. Please see important admission and COVID-19 requirements below. Maria awakes one morning to find […]
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Butano Guided Hikes Sunday, March 13, 10m - 12:00pm Join a State Parks Interpreter for a two mile hike through the riparian, redwood, and oak woodland habitats of Butano State Park. You will learn about the different flora that live in these distinct habitats along the Six Bridges and Jackson Flats trails. Meet at the […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
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California State Parks Backpacking Adventures June 9 - 12; July 9 - 11; August 12 - 13 Registration for Summer 2022 Now Open! Who better to lead you through our parks than California State Park professionals? Three backpacking trips are offered from June through August 2022 ranging from one to three nights, offering options for […]
Find the Gold Left by Leprechauns Thursday, March 17, starting at 10am while supplies last. Have a little sense of wonder & let the search begin! Take one for good luck, Leave one to share, You decide. Be kind. County Park Locations: • Felton Covered Bridge Park • Willowbrook Park • Pinto Lake County Park
20th Anniversary Ukelele Party Thursday, March 17, 5:30pm, doors 4:30pm Tickets: FREE, Advance tickets: www.ukuleleclubofsantacruz.com The Rio Theatre reopening safety protocols, include proof of full vaccination or a negative Covid19 test within 72 hours for all shows, no exceptions Acceptable forms of proof are : • Vaccination Record Card with proper identification to match • California […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
Cub Scout Pack 510 Interest Meeting Friday, March 18, 6pm Adventure Seekers in Aptos, we are inviting you to the informational night about Cub Scouts in Aptos! Please let us know if you are coming here: bit.ly/aptoscubs Cub Scouts is available for ALL youth 5-10 years old in Kindergarten-5th Grade. The mission of Scouting is […]
12th Annual Whalefest Monterey March 19 & 20 The Monterey Bay Whale Watching Capital of the World This "edutaining" family friendly event will be held at and around Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the Custom House Plaza -Monterey State Historic Park. The event will also feature a 2-day Symposium with world-renowned marine experts. Whalefest Monterey includes fun activities for […]
Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]
Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]
California State Parks Backpacking Adventures June 9 - 12; July 9 - 11; August 12 - 13 Registration for Summer 2022 Now Open! Who better to lead you through our parks than California State Park professionals? Three backpacking trips are offered from June through August 2022 ranging from one to three nights, offering options for […]
12th Annual Whalefest Monterey March 19 & 20 The Monterey Bay Whale Watching Capital of the World This "edutaining" family friendly event will be held at and around Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the Custom House Plaza -Monterey State Historic Park. The event will also feature a 2-day Symposium with world-renowned marine experts. Whalefest Monterey includes fun activities for […]
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos. Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
Coastal Birding Walk Friday, March 25, 9 - 11am On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will help each other spot and identify birds! Bring your binoculars if you have them, clothes for variable weather, […]
Stress Less with Jovenes Sanos Fridays 4 - 5pm, March 25, April 8 & 22, and Saturday, April 23, 2 - 5pm Learn ways to self care and stress less, see you there! Don’t forget to join us at the Watsonville Youth Center! If you have any questions, please email pvelazquez@unitedwaysc.org!
Summer Camp Festival March 26, 11am - 1pm The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery invites local families to our 2022 Summer Camp Festival happening at the museum on Saturday, March 26 between 10 am and 1 pm. This event is FREE to the public. There will be a wide variety of camps who will […]
Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
Kids Day Downtown Saturday, April 23, 12 - 4pm Exhibitors will be lined up on Cooper Street and Pacific Ave (between Church St. & Locust St.) Almost every exhibitor will have a free, family activity. There will also be performances and demonstrations all day long in Abbott Square. Plus, many Downtown businesses will be offering discounts and specials […]
AFE Information Nights Thursday 3/31, 6:30-8pm; Looking for a homeschool hybrid program that offers teacher support, interesting optional classes, and a supportive community? Come check out Alternative Family Education on the Boulder Small Schools Campus! Info Nights for Prospectives families will be on the AFE campus. (Note: K- 5th must reside in SCCS elementary district […]
Honor Our Ancestors Friday, April 1, 11:45am Join the MAH’s Evergreen Cemetery restoration team for a community workday this Friday April 1st, to celebrate the Chinese cultural holiday, Qingming. This public event begins at 10am with cleaning and beautifying the cemetery, followed by a ceremony at the Chinese Memorial Gate at 11:45am. Located at 261 […]
Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]
Beach Train Saturdays & Sundays depart 10am through September. Choose 1 hour or 5 hour layover Travel from trees to sea, through the Santa Cruz Mountains, arriving at the Boardwalk. Departing weekends through September. Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across […]
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Monthly Wharf Walks Monterey, CA. February 22, 2021. Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf Association continues the monthly Wharf Walks with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas. On Sunday, March 7th, the monthly "Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf that are held on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 […]
