Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1pm, Nov 13, Dec 11 & 18 Discover what life was like a century ago on this historic, innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and […]
149th Anniversary of Pigeon Point Lighthouse Saturday, November 13, 1-7pm Celebrate the lighthouse’s 149th anniversary with tours of the base of the lighthouse tower, information booths, music, children’s crafts and activities, and a local maritime author. The original first order Fresnel lens from the tower will be lit in its current location in the Fog […]
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.
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 […]
Guided Coastal Walk Saturdays, 11am - 1:30pm, Dec 4 & 11 On this 2.5 mile family friendly, guided, coastal 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 […]
