Out and About: Nature Walk at Pogonip Saturday, June 12 | 10 a.m. to noon | Pogonip Open Space Free (donations appreciated) | Register Out and About is a monthly series of family-friendly, small group get-togethers exploring Santa Cruz’s diverse natural spaces through guided activities. It’s time to get out and about! Join us for a nature […]
NorCal Bats Saturday, July 10, 1-2pm NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. Live bats will be presented along with a slide show geared to dispel myths and prejudices against bats that can lead to the destruction of their roosts and colonies. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7612433?hs=a
Art for Conservation with Megan Gnekow Tuesday, June 15 | 6-7 pm Free (donations appreciated) | Register for zoom link Conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species requires more than bringing individual organisms back from the brink. It also requires the restoration and recovery of ecological relationships that allow all organisms in an ecosystem […]
Traveling In the Car Tuesday, June 15, 10:30 – 12 pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why traveling in the car can be hard for children • Positive parenting strategies to prevent problems before they occur • Tips for handling challenging behaviors while traveling in the car Presented IN […]
Tuesdays 6/1 - 7/27, 2 - 4pm Swing by Becky's table to check out this week's activity, see other families, then head to LEO's Haven for some playtime! This is a Family Meet-up Activity, no drop-offs! Meet-ups are currently scheduled every Tuesday in June and July, 2021. Sign up for as many weeks as you […]
Grupo Virtual Del Programa Padres Positivos-Para familias con niños 2 - 12 años Inscríbase para conseguir la información para participar en este grupo gratis por Zoom: https://bit.ly/Grupo-TriplePMayo2021 Cada martes, del 4 de mayo al 22 de junio, 2021, 4:30 – 6 pm Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo virtual de Triple P para conocer […]
Interested in exploring themes of equity, identity, and community? Interested in exploring themes of equity, identity, and community? Watsonville Public Library will be hosting two special Spanish-language book discussions in which we will discuss Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas. Those interested in attending are welcome to attend both or […]
Watsonville is in the Heart Oral History Project Panel Thursday, June 17, 6 - 7:30pm In this program we will talk with Roy Recio, founder of Tobera Project and curator of the "Watsonville is in the Heart" exhibit. Roy Recio, other members of the Filipino community, and UCSC graduate students will share their passion for […]
Free Bike Commuting 101 Workshop - GO Santa Cruz June 16, 12 - 1pm Are you ready to take your commute to the next level? Learn from the experts about bike commuting basics including hauling gear, what to look for in a solid commuting bike, riding while “business casual,” rush hour rules of the road, […]
*New Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program* Over the summer of 2020, close to 10,000 kids and parents participated in our Virtual Junior Ranger Programs. With so much success and public support, many staff statewide wanted to see these programs continue. Working together, educators of California State Parks, known as Interpreters, developed a dual language […]
Thursdays 6/10 to 6/24 , 1:15-3pm Positive Discipline family support summer sessions together, in person, with our kiddos. This series will be available bilingually (hosted in Spanish only at Callaghan park on the same day!), and geared towards ages 5-8. All ages welcome to attend one or all sessions! Join us and gain valuable support, […]
*New Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program* Over the summer of 2020, close to 10,000 kids and parents participated in our Virtual Junior Ranger Programs. With so much success and public support, many staff statewide wanted to see these programs continue. Working together, educators of California State Parks, known as Interpreters, developed a dual language […]
Nature Journaling: Decorate Your Journal Start your Nature Journal this summer! Join us outside in our beautiful Santa Cruz environment, explore your neighborhood, learn how to really look and see the details of life around you. Visit the beach and the forests and make a book to remember about your summer outdoors. The first 50 […]
Midtown Summer Block Party Free Event! Fridays through October 29 - 5:00 to 8:30ish Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! 1111 Soquel Ave Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors June 4th Vendors: Stay Cool Ice Cream Truck, Chicken Foot, Pana Food Truck, Willow & The […]
During this outdoor Makers Market hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, meet featured artists from our annual science illustration exhibit, The Art of Nature, watch them at work through live demonstrations at their booths, and support their work by going home with prints, stickers, cards, cups, and more! We will also have […]
