Junior Rangers: Portola Redwoods State Park
Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda, CA, United StatesDuring this 1-hour program for 7- to 12-year-olds, kids become Junior Rangers by participating in nature activities to earn prizes while learning how to protect the natural world! […]
The Forest of Nisene Marks – History Under the Redwoods
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park 600 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA, United StatesDelve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk to the Loma Prieta town site the saw mill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and […]
Portola Redwoods Nature Club
Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda, CA, United StatesIt’s fun at the Nature Club! This half-hour program is for children ages 3-6 and their families. We will play and learn in the redwoods. Program is free. […]
Guided Hike: Portola Redwoods State Park
How do coast redwoods live so long? Find out on this easy 1-mile hike. Meet at the Visitor Center. This is a free event. Day-use parking is $10.
Santa Cruz Mission Adobe Tour
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin us for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWant to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
Tidepool Tour and Bioblitz: Natural Bridges State Beach
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesExplore the ocean without getting your feet wet on this exciting tidepool tour! Join us for some fun in the sun for California Biodiversity Week, and help us […]
Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will […]
Guided Walk at Gray Whale Cove
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Habitat Walk and Bioblitz: Natural Bridges State Beach
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin us on a walk through some of the unique habitats of Natural Bridges State Beach! Help participate in citizen science by using the iNaturalist App to document […]