Gerbera Festival
Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers Open House presents the 9th annual Kitayama Brothers Gerbera Festival. The event includes greenhouse tours, potted Gerbera plants & cut flowers for sale, flower […]
Castro Adobe Open House 2018: Summers on the Rancho
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesThis event is free to attend; donations are gratefully accepted. Parking is limited; please carpool. Leashed dogs are allowed in the parking area only.
Junior Rangers Program: Mission Era: Building Methods
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWe’ll learn about the types of homes Ohlone people traditionally made, and we’ll explore the construction of adobe buildings. You’ll work with tule reeds and make your own […]
PopUp Picnics in the Park
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesPopUp Picnics in the Park return to Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park for the fourth summer in a row, taking place Thursdays from June 13 through August […]
Junior Rangers Program: Californios: Fiesta!
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJunior Rangers is a statewide program for 7-12 year olds. During the first week, we’ll celebrate the legacy of the Californio families with crafts – we’ll make papel […]
Libro Castro
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesLibro Castro is a fundraising party and book launch to honor Castro Adobe stewards from the past and celebrate the recent progress toward opening the Castro Adobe, the first […]
“Jays and Murrelets” Campfire Program
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesHave you noticed the Steller’s Jays with “bracelets” around their legs? Come hear Kristin Brunk, who is researching these birds, talk about why they’re banding the birds, what they’re […]
Junior Rangers Program: Californios: Vaquero
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWe’ll go back in history to find out where our cowboy traditions originated. After a branding demonstration, you’ll develop your own brand as a stamp for personalized cards […]
Old Fashioned Campfire
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe entire family is invited to make a fresh tortilla on the comal as we enjoy live music by Mosaic World Music. Then we’ll gather around the campfire […]
Drop-In-Activity: Skill and Luck
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWhat kind of games did the Ohlone play? When the Spanish came did they bring games? Did the Ohlone still play their games during the missions? Come and […]