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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 […]
The Santa Cruz Mission: Finding the Story in the Archaeology, 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: Finding the Story in the Archaeology, Then and Now” Speakers: Karen Hildebrand, Archaeologist – Years of […]
Dia de los Muertos Community Festival
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park will be a stop on the procession from Abbott Square to Evergreen Cemetery, part of the […]