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 […]
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United StatesAny and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound […]
Art on the Rancho: Castro Adobe Open House
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesAugust is art appreciation month. Step back in time and learn about the artistry of the garden behind the adobe, designed by renowned landscape architect Thomas Church. Take […]
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. […]
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United StatesThis fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and […]
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 […]
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesThis free, one hour program for families teaches about a different topic at Pigeon Point each week. Children ages 7 - 12 may use this program towards Junior […]