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
Concrete Ship History Walk Thursday, March 17, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1 - 2pm, Jan 1 - April 17 Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns, and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited […]
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 […]
Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1 - 2pm, Jan 1 - April 17 Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns, and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited […]
Get Out and Explore Kits March -lbrary hours The Get Out & Explore kits encourage library users to go outside and experience nature in any of the fantastic State Parks in Santa Cruz County (and beyond). Get Out & Explore kits make available the opportunity to explore the natural wonders of Santa Cruz County, strengthening […]
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, […]
Join us for a Wildflower Walk Saturday, March 26, 11am There's nothing quite like a wildflower walk on ESF-protected lands to welcome spring! ESF members are invited to join us for a special guided outing at one of our properties on March 26 starting at 11:00 AM sharp. Location will be provided after RSVP confirmation. […]
