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 […]
Field Illustration Workshop with Meegan Painter Saturday, March 25, 9am - 12pm Spring wildflowers are here! Join science illustrator Meegan Painter of Seven Ravens Studio for a guided field illustration experience in Mima Meadow where we will observe some of our County’s most amazing native wildflowers. We’ll learn about flower anatomy and practice field sketching […]
Shell Jewelry Workshop with Eleanor Castro Saturday, July 1, 10am - noon Connect with local Indigenous cultural traditions during this workshop led by Amah Mutsun artisan and elder, Eleanor Castro. Using shells, pine nuts, and other natural materials, we will craft necklaces under Eleanor’s guidance while learning about the traditional skills and cultural teachings of […]
Help Us Celebrate Santa Cruz Museum's 118th Birthday Saturday, August 19, 11am - 3pm Come to our our 118th birthday party on August 19. We're throwing a party in the park featuring nature activities, community groups, food vendors, and more! Plus enjoy free admission to the Museum all day. Learn more about Super Summer Saturday, […]
Santa Cruz Fossil-Hunting Expedition: An Adventure Through Time Saturday, September 16, 9 - 11:30am This program has reached capacity. Email events@santacruzmuseum.org to be added to a waitlist. Travel back in time with local paleontologist Wayne Thompson from Pacific Paleontology during this hands-on experience in the Santa Cruz Sandhills. Learn first hand about the ancient life […]
Naturalist Night with Artist Erin Hunter Thursday, April 18, 6-7:30pm Join us this Thursday for a special Naturalist Night presentation from artist Erin Hunter. She will provide a behind-the-scenes look at her ambitious painting of California native bees and wildflowers currently on view in our exhibit, "The Art of Nature." Learn about her process from […]
