Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Nature Journal Studio 2nd Wednesdaysof the month, 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 […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Summer Camp | Biomimicry 5th-6th Grade – Ages 10-11 Monday, July 10, 8:30am - 3pm Biomimicry is an engineering concept that uses ideas from nature to create sustainable solutions. We invite kids to spend the week exploring and drawing inspiration from nature to solve design challenges and engineer their own solutions to help humans live […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Biomimicry is an engineering concept that uses ideas from nature to create sustainable solutions. We invite kids to spend the week exploring and drawing inspiration from nature to solve design challenges and engineer their own solutions to help humans live more sustainably on Earth. The week leads up to completing an engineering project and an […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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.
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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 […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Nature Explorers Summer Camp 2023 July 26- - August 4 Through exploration, experimentation, and experiences outdoors the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hopes to inspire future scientists during our weekly day camps. Join us to discover a passion for nature, learning, and community. All Nature Explorers camps connect campers to their environment in fun […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, March 18, 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 […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Bipoc Bonfires Thursdays, June 15, Museum 4 - 5pm; Beach 5 - 6:30pm Be in community for monthly bonfire talks at Seabright Beach led by local leaders of color, in partnership with County Park Friends. Museum and Seabright Beach RSVP here Monthly Series Topics June 15: BIPOC Roller Skaters History of Venice Beach with County […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Nature Journal Studio 2nd Wednesdaysof the month, 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 […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Nature Club: Moore Creek Preserve and Summer Startup Saturday, June 10, 10am - 12:30pm Kick off the beginning of summer with an awesome visit to the Moore Creek Preserve, exploring different communities found in one of our best local habitats. Birds, deer, coyotes, rabbits, and much more call this place home and we will learn […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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.
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Summer Kick-Off Festival Saturday, June 24, 11am - 3pm Celebrate 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. 🦉 Live animals 🎶 Live music 🥙 Food trucks 🎨 Nature Crafts 🔬 Science activities …and more! Free […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Art Weaving with Nature Saturday, May 27, 10am - 12pm Weaving together nature connections one family at a time. Join us for May's FREE Family Fun workshop where we'll responsibly collect treasures from nature and turn them into woven art. Save your spot! https://www.santacruzmuseum.org/5-27-family-fun-nature.../ Best for elementary-aged kiddos and their families. Register
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, March 18, 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 […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Nature Journal Studio 2nd Wednesdaysof the month, 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 […]