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JOIN FRIENDS When you become a member, you will be helping... * Reach 1.5 million local community members, students and park visitors to build a broader awareness of the value of state parks and the need for park stewardship * Double attendance at ongoing educational programs and participation in volunteer opportunity * Raise more than $500,000 to implement educational programs in local parks Join Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. Download the application (.pdf) Support Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks with your donation.

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks launched That's My Park to build a broader awareness of the value of state parks and the need for park stewardship, especially in times of severe cutbacks in state funds. State Parks comprise 20% of Santa Cruz County and 50% of our spectacular coastline! Our parks and open space define our quality of life, and are our primary sources for oxygen, fresh water, and rejuvenation.

That's My Park ignites that special spark connecting more people to their favorite parks.

GIVE BACK
Enrich your experience and that of future visitors. Here are a few ways to give back to your park:

• Purchase beautiful That's My Park apparel and merchandise online (available Summer 2006) and in our five unique park stores.
• Become a member of Friends and help us offer another 30 years of park stewardship; Receive Park Views and cool member benefits
• Host the Visitor Center & Park Store at your park* - meet people from around the globe and around the corner
• Lead fascinating docent tours for visitors and school groups*
• Help present festive community celebrations
• Demonstrate Living History skills*
• Tend beautiful gardens*
• Lead nature walks*
• Feed and care for farm animals*
• Donate to our Education and Stewardship Funds for Seacliff, Natural Bridges, Wilder Ranch and Forest of Nisene Marks and receive signed, numbered, limited edition silkscreen prints of our compelling That's My Park artwork created by renowned artist Michael Schwab, destined to appreciate in value.

*Docent/Volunteer and Educational Program Opportunities
For more information about Docent/Volunteer and Educational Program Opportunities, please call the docent/volunteer contact at the park:

Wilder Ranch: (831) 426-0505

Natural Bridges: (831) 423-4609

Nisene Marks and Seacliff: (831) 685-6444

THAT'S MY PARK GOALS

• Reach 1.5 million local community members, students and park visitors to build a broader awareness of the value of state parks and the need for park stewardship
• Double attendance at ongoing educational programs and participation in volunteer opportunity
• Raise more than $500,000 to implement educational programs in local parks