Life on the Ranch Day
Wilder Ranch 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesLife on the Ranch Day
Life on the Ranch Day
Hides and Tallow Saturday, September 7, 1pm Join us to learn about the roles the native people played in the hide & tallow industry as Mission Santa Cruz participated in a world economy back in the early 1800’s. Watch a demonstration of how a branding iron works on leather, and get involved by dipping your […]
Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL! Session 1: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 8- Sept. 29 Session 2: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 29 - Oct. 20 Kiddos! Join us to learn the game of water polo with Noodle Ball! This program provides a safe environment where we teach the basics and, most importantly, have fun playing the game! […]
Ocean Grove Park Days Fridays 10am-1pm, September 12, 19, 26 It’s official! Ocean Grove is kicking off our new rotating Park Days! Beginning September 12th, Park Days will be held one day a week at one of our designated Ocean Grove county sites! Come spend time with other Ocean Grove Charter School families. Bring a […]
Food Truck Friday Capitola Fridays, July 12, August 16, September 13, 4:30pm Food Truck Fridays are back in the summer of 2024! Come to Monterey Ave. Park in Capitola to enjoy local centric food and entertainment in a fun, family friendly environment. Enjoy top-notch food from some of Santa Cruz County’s best food trucks while […]
Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL! Session 1: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 8- Sept. 29 Session 2: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 29 - Oct. 20 Kiddos! Join us to learn the game of water polo with Noodle Ball! This program provides a safe environment where we teach the basics and, most importantly, have fun playing the game! […]
Connect with nature and increase creativity Wednesday, September 18, 2-5pm Are you ready to connect with nature and become more creative? Would you like to write with more ease and joy? This class will explore how connecting with nature inspires our writing, and how writing can lead us into a deep and nourishing connection with […]
Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch Join us for a Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch State Park on Thursday, September 19th! Travel back in time to experience life on a working dairy ranch 120 years in the past at this special event. Homeschoolers, non-traditional or small class students are invited to […]
Exploring History Through Colors at Castro Adobe Saturday, September 21, 10:30am - 3:30pm During the Rancho Period of California history, dried flowers played a vital role in the art of dyeing thread, adding vibrant and natural hues to fabrics. Each shade told a story of the earth, the seasons, and the creativity of the people […]
Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL! Session 1: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 8- Sept. 29 Session 2: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 29 - Oct. 20 Kiddos! Join us to learn the game of water polo with Noodle Ball! This program provides a safe environment where we teach the basics and, most importantly, have fun playing the game! […]
Free Days California State Parks January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 22: First day of National Park Week August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act September 23: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day Include a park free day in your future! Some of these are nearby! The national […]
Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch 2nd & last Friday of the month, 9am-1pm, through December 27 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 […]
Food Truck Friday - Skypark Last Friday of the month, 5-8pm Join Food Truck A-Go-Go's biggest community event the last Friday of each month at Skypark. Food Truck Fridays feature a beer and wine garden 100% benefiting SVEF live music face painting by Brenda a great variety of food trucks and desserts! Thanks to our […]
Elkhorn Slough Open House Saturday, September 28, 10am-3pm Join us at Elkhorn Slough 's annual open house on Saturday, September 28, from 10-3. This year’s event will include a native plant fair, guided hikes, activities for kids, food truck, and more! Free admission and parking.
Tree Hike in Henry Cowell Saturday, September 28, 3pm Looking for a hike with a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed? We've got one for you here! Learn about different tree species. During this 1 mile walk, we’ll be chattin’ about a handful of trees that reside in the park, and giving you the tools you need to […]