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 […]
Get Your Adventure Pass Now! Fourth graders and their families across California can receive a free California State Parks Adventure Pass! The Adventure Pass gives eligible families a chance to #FindNewAdventure free of charge at 19 state parks in California now through August 2022. Apply today: https://www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass
Guided Coastal Walk Saturday, Nov. 6, 11am - 1:30pm On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use fee […]
Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk Saturdays 10am - 12pm, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 and 12 Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh from the days of the Ohlone to the present. Discover the byways of […]
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 […]
Get Your Adventure Pass Now! Fourth graders and their families across California can receive a free California State Parks Adventure Pass! The Adventure Pass gives eligible families a chance to #FindNewAdventure free of charge at 19 state parks in California now through August 2022. Apply today: https://www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass
Concrete Ship History Walk Friday, November 12, 11am - 12pm Learn about Seacliff State Beach’s fascinating history on this 1-mile, 1-hour stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back. Get the lowdown on the Concrete Ship, the development of Aptos, “The Madman of Seacliff,” and much, much more. Bring water and layered clothing. Pre-registration required […]
Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk Saturdays, Nov. 13 & Dec. 11, 10am - 12pm 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 the […]
Guided Coastal Walk Saturday, Nov. 6, 11am - 1:30pm On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use fee […]
Wilder Ranch Park Store Open Weekends Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm The Park Store, located in the cultural complex of the park, is open weekends from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in for a park-themed souvenir or gift after your Wilder adventure.
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 […]
Get Your Adventure Pass Now! Fourth graders and their families across California can receive a free California State Parks Adventure Pass! The Adventure Pass gives eligible families a chance to #FindNewAdventure free of charge at 19 state parks in California now through August 2022. Apply today: https://www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass
Coastal Birding Walk Friday, November 19, 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, […]
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 […]
Guided Coastal Walk Saturday, Nov. 6, 11am - 1:30pm On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use fee […]
Get Your Adventure Pass Now! Fourth graders and their families across California can receive a free California State Parks Adventure Pass! The Adventure Pass gives eligible families a chance to #FindNewAdventure free of charge at 19 state parks in California now through August 2022. Apply today: https://www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass
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 […]
Concrete Ship History Walk 1am - 12pm, Thursday, December 2; Fridays, December 10, 17, & January 1 Learn about Seacliff State Beppmmach’s fascinating history on this 1-mile, 1-hour stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back. Get the lowdown on the Concrete Ship, the development of Aptos, “The Madman of Seacliff,” and much, much more. […]
Tea Party Saturday, Dec. 4, - 9am Drop by to warm up and learn more about a few of the herbs found in Santa Cruz County. Three teas will be prepared for your enjoyment and delight! Casually discuss the properties of these herbs, how to identify them, and where to find them with a State […]
King Tide Walks Saturdays, December 4. January 2, 9 – 11am, 9:30 – 11:30 am Join Reserve naturalists on a hike to witness the “King Tide” phenomenon, and learn more about how the Reserve's research and restoration teams are addressing climate change impacts.
Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk Saturdays 10am - 12pm, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 and 12 Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh from the days of the Ohlone to the present. Discover the byways of […]
