Open House at the Castro Adobe: Romance on the Rancho
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesLife in California before the Gold Rush wasn’t all-Zorro, all-the-time, but it did have its share of romantic charm and excitement. Step into the Pájaro Valley’s past with […]
Beach Clean-Up Day
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesJoin the California State Parks’ “Refuse Reduction Group” in cleaning up Francis Beach. We will talk about trash concerns and solutions. Please bring your own buckets, gloves, and […]
Community Science: Salamanders
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesDiscover community science with this new program! Search for salamanders and make scientific observations that will help local scientists. Bring warm layers, boots, water, and a sense of […]
Hike to Mount McAbee Outlook
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesJoin Docent Hal Anjo on a 6-mile, 3.5 hour moderate hike to McAbee Outlook. We'll stop at the top and enjoy the lovely ocean views, returning through a […]
Drop-In Family Craft – Luminaria
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. You can fashion a tin lantern in our garden courtyard. Rain cancels. Free event. For more […]
When Species Collide
Rancho del Oso Unit 3600 Highway 1, Davenport, CA, United StatesJoin docent Ken Koll for a four-mile hike on the beautiful Skyline to Sea Bypass Trail. Along the way, we will pass through the varied habitats of the Waddell […]
Drop-In Family Craft – Ramillettas
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. Create colorful layered paper decorations. Free event. For more information, call (831) 425-5849.
Mission Strategy Game
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesGather round the table and play a board game set in the 18th century. Spend Spanish real coins and roll the sheep’s knucklebone to determine the fate of […]
Storytelling Night: “Trickster Tales from Around the World”
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCome gather around the campfire as storyteller Jim Cockrell and friends spin tales of adventure, mystery, and comedy. Bundle up! We’ll provide the hot chocolate. Free event. For more […]
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property (CANCELED)
Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park , United StatesTake a journey back in time on this 2.5-mile stroll along Mills Creek Trail to discover the lives of early pioneers and farming families who first settled here […]