Exploring the San Lorenzo River and Santa Margarita Groundwater Basin Saturday, April 29, 11am - 12:30pm Have you ever wondered how streams are still flowing in the late summer months here in the Santa Cruz Mountains? Or where our local water comes from and how it supports different native species? During this 1.5 hour program, […]
Backpacking Adventures in Santa Cruz Mountains Wednesday, January 1, 9am, Online registration until spaces filled. Registration for California State Parks Backpacking Adventures in Santa Cruz Mountains opens on New Year’s Day at 9am Looking for your New Year’s resolution? Have you been looking for different ways to connect with nature? Is one of your goals […]
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led 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 natural and cultural history of […]
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led 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 natural and cultural history of […]
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led 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 natural and cultural history of […]
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led 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 natural and cultural history of […]
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led 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 natural and cultural history of […]
First Day Hikes are a great tradition! Some hikes require registration. Also. be prepared to pay a parking fee at most parks. January 1, 9am - 1pm - First Day Hike – The Forest of Nisene Marks The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, 600 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, Join us for a 4 mile, […]
January 1, 11am - 1pm Bring in the New Year at Portola Redwoods State Park! Join Eric Schmidt of the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation on our First Day hike through the redwood forest. This will be a ~2 hour easy/moderate hike with a picnic stop to celebrate New Year's Day 2026. We expect to […]
