Nature Club: Exploring the Tide Pools at Natural Bridges Saturday, May 7, 10am - 12:30pm The tide pools at Natural Bridges are some of the best in Santa Cruz and they are teeming with living creatures during this month’s Nature Club for 6th-8th graders. Explore tide pools and nearby coastal prairie habitat and learn about […]
Summer Kick-off Festival Saturday 11am - 3pm, June 25 Celebrate summer in Santa Cruz! Enjoy free admission to the Museum and outdoor festivities. It promises to be a day of nature-filled family fun — both out in the sunshine and within our Museum galleries. Live animals, Live music, Food trucks, Nature Crafts, Science activities Free! […]
Community Craft Day Saturday, September 6, 1 - 4pm We're weaving macrame food webs, creating biodiversity murals, and counting critters during our Community Craft event in honor of California Biodiversity Day! Swing by the Museum this Saturday between 1-4 p.m. to join the fun.
Nature Journal Studio Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 - 8pm Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 - 8pm Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions at the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic […]
UC Santa Cruz Geology Tour Saturday, September 24, 10am to noon Join PhD candidates Gavin Piccione and Jessica Gagliardi for a geologic tour of the UC Santa Cruz Campus. Examine outcrops, uncover histories of mining and development, and build your rock identification skills during this guided walk open to all ages and experience levels. Location: […]
Nature Club Pogonip A Trip Through History Saturday, October 1, 10am - 12:30pm Join us 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 the historic limekilns and examining […]
Nature Journal Studio Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 - 8pm Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 - 8pm Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions at the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic […]
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.
Nature Club: Neary Lagoon and Migratory Madness 2022 Saturday, November 5th | 10am - 12:30pm Neary Lagoon in the autumn is full of life! Migratory birds seek food and shelter in large numbers and provide excellent opportunities to study them up close. The Museum will provide binoculars for each participant Location: Neary Lagoon Ages: 6th-8th […]
Free Natural Dye Workshop Saturday, November 5, 10am - 1pm We've been dyeing to share this news with you. We're offering a FREE natural dye workshop on November 5. Space is limited! This program is part of the Refocusing Ecology series sponsored by the Santa Cruz City Arts Recovery Design program. Save your spot! Connect […]
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.
Family Fun with Salamanders Saturday, January 14, 10am - noon Winter is a great time for getting to know local amphibians. Join our Education Coordinator Chris Soriano for a fun morning in the redwoods looking for salamanders! We’ll explore the woods, learn how to find salamanders, and practice turning over logs and rocks in ways […]
Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, January 21, 10am - noon It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Every third Saturday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to […]
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.
