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Communi-Tea Party

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United States

Drop by to warm up and learn more about a few of the herbs found in Santa Cruz County. Three teas will be prepared for your enjoyment and […]

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Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers

Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound […]

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Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk (FULL)

Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2-mile hike overlooking […]

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Second Saturday Hikes

Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United States

New Year, New Growth. Come celebrate the new year with a short, 1.5-mile hike through Butano. Take in the majesty of the redwoods and revel in their resilience. […]

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Doors Open California at the Castro Adobe

Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

Join us for Doors Open California! The Castro Adobe is one of more than 75 unique and fascinating historic places in all corners of the state being highlighted […]

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Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers

This fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and […]

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Guided Coastal Walk

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars […]

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Tidepool Exploration Tour

Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Explore our spectacular tidepools with a State Parks interpreter or docent on this 1.5 hour guided tour. Bring layered clothing and good walking shoes. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me. […]

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Lighthouse Tours

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United States

Join us for Doors Open California! Pigeon Point is one of more than 75 unique and fascinating historic places in all corners of the state being highlighted during […]

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New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers

New Brighton State Beach Capitola, CA, United States

Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound […]