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 […]
Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays, 12 - 1pm, December 4, 11, 18, 25 Are there different kinds of old-growth 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Castro Adobe Open House Saturday, December 11, 10am - 3pm Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Property in Watsonville CA. This 60 minute in-person tour will be led by State Park docents who will share the history of the Mexican Rancho period of California, the Juan Jose Castro family […]
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 […]
Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays, 12 - 1pm, December 4, 11, 18, 25 Are there different kinds of old-growth 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 […]
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 […]
