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Special Two-Hour Junior Rangers
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesThis special Junior Rangers is for kids ages 7-12 only. We’ll be taking a hike, so make sure your Junior Ranger dresses appropriately, with closed-toe shoes. Please register […]
Here Comes the Sun: Look through a Solar Telescope!
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesCome to the campfire center and look through a solar telescope at the sun. You'll see sunspots, solar prominences, and other features of our closest star as you […]
Tidepool Book Talk
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesMeet author and illustrator Marni Fylling — and Friends’ members receive a discount on her book. Come to Natural Bridges State Beach for a special presentation by Marni […]
Castro-Coastal Connection
Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesCastro-Coastal Connection, a campfire event led by State Parks Interpreter Joseph Carr Ritchie, will explain the link between Santa Cruz County’s first State Beach, Sunset State Beach, and […]
Evening at the Adobe
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesOur adobe hosted travelers, partiers, a famous architect, and probably even a bandido or two between the dawn of statehood and the Loma Prieta earthquake. Please join us […]
PopUp Picnic in the Park
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy a relaxing lunch outdoors at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on Thursdays this summer. PopUp Picnics in the Park will be held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. […]
Author Talk: Terry Tempest Williams
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks is excited to co-sponsor a book talk and signing by Terry Tempest Williams at Bookshop Santa Cruz. She will share her new book, […]
The Santa Cruz Mission: Indigenous Experience, Then and Now
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz Mission State Historic Park Anniversary Lecture “The Santa Cruz Mission: Indigenous Experience, Then and Now” Speakers: Martin Rizzo, PhD Candidate UCSC - Indigenous Survival and Perseverance […]
Life on the Ranch: Family Living History Day
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWilder Ranch State Park invites you to experience old-time activities from its rancho, dairy farm, and cowboy rodeo days. Hands-on activities and living history presentations vary each month […]
Hike to Buzzard’s Roost
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesDevelop your hiking muscles with this challenging 5-mile, 5-hour trip to Buzzard’s Roost. Join docent Steve Stolper for a hike to a dramatic rock formation with a commanding […]