The Pollinators January 15 - March 6 Opening Reception Friday, January 14, 5-7 p.m This exhibit highlights California pollinators: our native bees, flies, birds, beetles, and butterflies. These pollinators play key roles in the ecology of our environments. Vivid images, specimens, and text introduce visitors to what pollination is, who these pollinators are, their habitats, […]
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
Tree Identification Walk Saturday, Jan 15, 9 - 10am Learn all about the life histories and characteristics of up to 15 different tree species residing in the redwood forest or riparian ecosystems, practice the fundamentals of tree identification, and receive supporting materials and guides. Participants should be prepared to walk approximately 2 miles on level […]
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 […]
Kidpower Un Buen Comienzo para niños de 3 a 7 años con sus adultos Sabados, Jan 15, 10am - 12pm Aprende cómo presentar las Habilidades de Seguridad con Personas y cómo continuar practicándolas en tu vida diaria a través de títeres e historias divertidas e interactivas. Tu inscripción incluye apoyo con preguntas vía correo electrónico […]
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 […]
Pollinators: Keeping Company with Flowers Exhibit January 15 - March 6 This exhibit at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History highlights California pollinators — our native bees, flies, birds, beetles, and butterflies — that play key roles in the ecology of our environments. Vivid images, specimens, and educational text introduce visitors to what pollination […]
Guided Coastal Walk Saturdays 11am - 1:30pm, Jan 1, , 15, 29 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 cancels. […]
Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]
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 […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Day Saturday, January 15, 12 - 4:00pm MLK March for the Dream: Advancing the Dream Join local youth and community organizations for speakers, performances, music, and fun. Sponsored by the NAACP and Resource Center for Nonviolence. Please note that this will be an outdoor event. Masks and social distancing are required […]
Fungus Fair Forays Saturday or Sunday, 9am or 1pm, Jan 8, 9 & 15 Sign up below to join local mycologists on a foray in the local Santa Cruz area. After the foray we will meet back at our starting point to review our finds and have culinary demonstration and mushroom tasting. The exact location […]
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 […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]
Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com
