Little Rangers
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesThis fun program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This 30-minute program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the […]
Hike to Ocean View Summit
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesEscape the crowds on this 6-mile loop through shaded forest to a hilltop view of the coast. Join Docent Steve Stolper as we climb the Meteor Trail through […]
Junior Rangers
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesPlay games, hike, and explore the redwood forest during this 1-hour program for kids’ ages 7-12. Sorry parents, this is a kid’s only program! Meet at the Campfire […]
Redwood Guided Walks
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesJoin Interpretive Ranger Eleanor for a family friendly 1.5-hour hike to discover the secrets of Butano State Park. Meet at the Little Butano Creek Trailhead. Event is free.
Evening Campfire Program
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesJoin us around the campfire for an hour of activities about the natural and cultural history of the park. We will have marshmallow roasting, songs, trivia, and a […]
Sunset Strolls
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesDiscover the unique and diverse Santa Cruz Sandhills habitat on this 2-mile evening hike to the Observation Deck. Meet at the Campfire Center, in the Henry Cowell Redwoods […]
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 and take in the view of downtown Santa Cruz on Thursdays this summer. PopUp Picnics in the Park […]
Skill and Luck: Games of the Mission
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 […]
Wild Animal Book Talk with Tai Moses
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesLocal Author Tai Moses will share a reading and lead a discussion of her book, Zooburbia: Meditations on the Wild Animals Among Us. Natural Bridges State Beach – […]
The Castro Adobe in the American Era
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesThe Castro Adobe influenced the development of the Pájaro Valley.