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SUMMARY:First Fauna Friday
DESCRIPTION:First Fauna Friday\nFriday\, May 1\, 5-8pm \nCelebrate First Friday Santa Cruz this May with a special fauna-themed evening honoring our “Art of Nature” exhibit.Explore artwork inspired by the animals of our region\, from coast to redwoods\, and connect with local artists and community partners bringing these stories to life. Enjoy hands-on activities\, live demonstrations\, and fresh perspectives on the creatures that shape our local ecosystems.Our doors will be open all day for a free drop-in experience\, with evening festivities from 5–8 p.m. featuring food and an open bar.Participating event artists and community partners include:Calene Luczo FletcherCin LiangKara MohrMaria Amorette KlosTony CockrellBrynna Reilly-AndrewsMari Stauffer HowardSanta Cruz Bird ClubCT English Climate Justice ClubAreperia 831
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/first-fauna-friday/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Entertainment,Family Events
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SUMMARY:Fungus February First Friday
DESCRIPTION:Fungus February First Friday\nFriday\, February 7\, 5 – 8pm; Free Admission 11am – 5pm \nGet to know Santa Cruz’s WILD SIDE at the Museum of Natural History. Nerd out on your night out during monthly after-hours events\, featuring rotating themes\, vendors\, and activities. Free admission to the Museum all day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, with special indoor festivities 5-8 p.m. \nMorel less interested in mushrooms? Come to the Museum to learn Spore about mushrooms than you ever thought possible! February’s First Friday offers a fantastic array of all things fungi. From mushroom glassblowing artists to fungal taxonomy experts\, we’ve got so many activity stations packed under one roof there won’t be mushRoom to move! \n\nIn addition to the festivities\, there will be information on the upcoming lectures lined up for the fungus-themed Naturalist Night series\, special seasonal items in the Gift Shop\, and more details about this year’s mushroom walks and workshops. \nCommunity Groups & Vendors:\n\nFungus Federation of Santa Cruz \nMushroom Glassblowing by Little Wolf Glass \nMushroom art by Andrea Dingeldein\nMushroom art by Chloe Rickards \nMushroom dyeing with Debbie Johnson\nmycena\nLand Trust of Santa Cruz County \nPeninsula Open Space Trust (POST)\nand more!\n\nAccessibility:\n\nDrop-by anytime 5-8 p.m. to join the fungus festivities!\nAdmission to the Museum is free all day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.\nFollow the latest guidelines for health and safety.\nRestrooms and water fountains are available inside the Museum.\nBooths and activities will be indoors.\n\n\n 
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/fungus-february-first-friday/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Date Night,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities
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SUMMARY:Saturday in the Soil AND Laura Hecox Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays in the Soil\nVolunteer Gardening\, Saturday\, January 25\, 10am – 1pm\nLaura Hecox Open House\, Saturday\, January 25\, 12 – 2pm \nCelebrate Laura Hecox Day by joining Saturdays in the Soil\, a recurring volunteer event at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s Garden Learning Center and Pilkington Creek! \nCome together as a community to care for Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Discover more about local ecology\, native plants\, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature and making a lasting impact. It’s the perfect chance to roll up your sleeves\, get your hands dirty\, and give back! \nvolunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP. Space is limited. \nSaturdays in the Soil will return to every third Saturday in February. \n\nThis project requires volunteer support with general landscaping\, occasional watering\, weeding\, and replanting.\nPlease let us know if you need special accommodations when you email to RSVP.\nThis program happens rain or shine\, but we will cancel in the case of muddy conditions or inclement weather.\nAll ages are welcome; children under 14 require adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 require a parent/guardian to sign waivers.\nPlease follow the latest guidelines for covid safety at the time of the program.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Hecox Day\nJoin the Museum for the annual Laura Hecox Day open house\, celebrating the pioneering lighthouse keeper\, naturalist\, and Museum founder. \nCome learn about the Museum’s rich cultural and natural history\, connect with community partners\, engage in arts\, crafts\, and games for kids\, & get your hands dirty helping with our Pilkington Creek Restoration project! \n\n\nLearn More: Laura Hecox Day
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/saturday-in-the-soil-and-laura-hecox-day/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Family Events,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Field Sketching Workshop Coastal Explorations with Tina Somers
DESCRIPTION:Field Sketching Workshop Coastal Explorations with Tina Somers\nSaturday\, May 18\, 10am – 12pm\n\n\nInspired by coastal views\, flora\, and fauna — this class is an opportunity to develop field sketching skills in a gorgeous setting of Natural Bridges.  Students will be guided in composition as well as techniques like watercolor\, pencil\, and pen & ink to help capture their experiences on the pages of their sketchbooks. All levels welcome. Basic materials will be provided\, but participants are encouraged to bring their favorite nature journaling and field sketching tools\, such as a journal\, watercolor palette\, pencils\, pens\, etc. \nNatural Bridges State Beach (meeting location shared upon registration) \n$15 Museum Members | $25 General \n\nRegister\n\nEmail events@santacruzmuseum.org with any questions\, accommodation requests\, or if you have trouble registerin
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/field-sketching-workshop-coastal-explorations-with-tina-somers/
LOCATION:Natural Bridges State Beach\, 2531 WestCliff Dr.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Classes,Teen Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T100000
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SUMMARY:Mammals at Moore Creek Preserve with the Nature Club
DESCRIPTION:Mammals at Moore Creek Preserve with the Nature Club\nSaturday\, March 16\, 10:30am – 12:30pm \nCalling all middle school students (6th-8th grade) with a love for the great outdoors and a sense of adventure! Join the Nature Club to explore mammals inhabiting Moore Creek Preserve on March 16th at 10am. Explore the wonders of nature and make new friends along the way. \nPhoto: Chris Soriano \nRegister now and secure your spot! \nKick off the beginning of spring with an awesome visit to the Moore Creek Preserve\, exploring different communities found in one of our best local habitats. Deer\, coyotes\, rabbits\, and much more call this place home and we will learn all about the adaptations that they need to survive in this environment. \nLocation: Moore Creek Preserve – Meder St\nAges: 6th-8th grade\nFees: $10 General |$ 5 Members\nIf you are not a Member yet\, explore Museum Membership here. \nNature Club takes young explorers (6th-8th Grade) into local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. Programs are led by Museum staff with kids dropped off at rotating locations\, including local parks\, open spaces\, and of course at the Museum! Exploration and activities help kids learn more about nature through observation and experience while developing a deeper connection to nature and making new friends. \nWhat to Expect\nPrograms run from 10:00 a.m -12:30 p.m. The Museum does not provide transportation to offsite meeting spots\, and participants should be dropped off and picked up by parents/guardians. Some programs may be physically rigorous. \nPlease email chris.soriano@santacruzmuseum.org if you have questions about trail accessibility. Programs occur rain or shine\, barring extreme weather. \nDirections from Meder Street: Park on Meder Street on the east side of Western Drive (or within a few hundred yards of the road; the No Parking signs begin fairly soon).
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/mammals-at-moore-creek-preserve-with-the-nature-club/
LOCATION:Moore Creek Preserve\, Meder St.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Classes,Parks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T130000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun with Tule
DESCRIPTION:Family Fun with Tule\nSaturday\, November 18\, 1-2:30pm \nGet crafty with us for this month’s Family Fun program to learn all about tule. Tule\, a plant found alongside fresh bodies of water throughout California\, has been used by indigenous communities as a source material to create different items and tools. During this program\, Museum Staff will help families create boats and other crafts using locally harvested plant materials traditionally used by the ancestors of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. \nFree | Donations Appreciated\nPlease go to our website to register: www.https://www.santacruzmuseum.org/\nEmail events@santacruzmuseum.org with any questions\, accommodation requests\, or if you have trouble registering. \nAccessibility\nAll ages are welcome. However\, this program is best suited for children ages 5 years & older and their families.\nInstructors will adapt the program for the needs of the group.\nYouth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.\nAll materials will be provided for registered participants. \nRestrooms and water fountain will be available inside the Museum during this program.\nRecommendations: Wear layers\, comfortable shoes\, sun protection\, and bring any snacks/water you might need.\nPlease leave your pets at home. Trained service animals are permitted.\nFollow the latest guidelines for COVID safety at the time of the program.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/family-fun-with-tule/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T110000
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SUMMARY:Summer Kick-Off Festival
DESCRIPTION:Summer Kick-Off Festival\nSaturday\, June 24\, 11am – 3pm\nCelebrate summer in Santa Cruz! This annual festival promises to be a day of nature-filled family fun — both out in the sunshine and within our Museum galleries.\n🦉 Live animals\n🎶 Live music\n🥙 Food trucks\n🎨 Nature Crafts\n🔬 Science activities\n…and more! \nFree admission to the Museum and outdoor festivities!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/summer-kickoff-festival-2/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Entertainment,Family Events,Free Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T100000
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SUMMARY:Fall Creek After Fire | Free Walk
DESCRIPTION:Fall Creek After Fire | Free Walk\nSaturday\, April 29\, 10am – 12pm \nJoin the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for a guided walk of the Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in partnership with California State Parks and the Mountain Parks Foundation. We’ll explore how the landscape has responded to fire\, from redwood trees to wildflowers\, and banana slugs to birds\, as well as consider the future of this landscape. \nPlease register space is limited.\nLocation details shared upon registration. \nThis series is part of the CZU Lightning Complex and Community Science Project. We will spend time learning about iNaturalist during the walks so that participants may help us track how landscapes respond to fire. Get started using iNaturalist. Walks will be led by State Park staff or docents.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/fall-creek-after-fire-free-walk/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Parks
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