Mini Fungus Fair Saturday, December 10, 11am to 3pm We're thrilled to the *gills* to announce the return of the (Mini) Fungus Fair! We're kicking-off the mushroom season with this FREE celebration in partnership with Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz - FFSC, featuring displays of local mushrooms, family friendly activities, vendors, and more. Free admission […]
Winter Open House Saturday, December 3, Free Nature Crafts 10am - 2pm, Free Admission 10am - 5pm Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for a free and festive day celebrating the changing of the seasons. Enjoy complimentary cookies and cider while making nature-inspired crafts — from naturally dyed bandanas to locally foraged wreaths. […]
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: Nature Weaving Saturday, November 19, 10am - 12pm Bring your family to this hands-on morning of weaving using materials collected from nature. As a group, we’ll gather our collections, learn different techniques for creating woven treasures, and make artwork that can be taken home or given as a gift. Space is limited and […]
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 […]
Native Foods Workshop with Alex Tabone Saturday, November 12, 10am - 12pm How did the Ohlone, ancestors of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, use ingenuity to turn the bounty of the Santa Cruz area into delicious meals 500 years ago? Find out how as we use the traditional process of making food from local plants […]
Nature Journal Studio Wednesday, November 9, 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 as we practice skills in a […]
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.
Museum of the Macabre Sunday, October 28, 6-9pm Museum of the Macabre 2023 Museum of the Macabre 2023 Come in costume and imbibe cauldron-concocted cocktails while exploring the chasms of the world beneath our feet. The seventh annual Museum of the Macabre will be bigger than ever with freakish festivities and special exhibits outdoors and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
