Felling the Giants
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesHow did lumbermen cut down these tall, tall trees? What was life like in a logging camp? What tools did they use? Join docent Paul Fewel as he […]
Old-Growth Redwood Tour (CANCELED)
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesAre there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? How […]
Sempervirens Falls Hike: Citizens Save the Redwoods!
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesWe’ll visit Sempervirens Falls, hike up Slippery Rock, where the Sempervirens Club camped on their founding night, and see some of the grandest old-growth groves in the park […]
Bird Watching for Beginners (CANCELLED)
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this 2-hour walk, be prepared to hike two miles on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You […]
Birding for Beginners in Waddell Valley
Rancho del Oso Unit 3600 Highway 1, Davenport, CA, United StatesInterpreter Jeremy Lin will lead an approximate 2 mile hike to observe and enjoy morning wildlife at Rancho del Oso. We will take our time and explore the […]
Backcountry Hike
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this 7-mile, 3-hour challenging hike, we’ll explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of Wilder Ranch. This hike includes several descents and ascents. Bring […]
McNee Ranch at Montara State Beach
Montara State Beach , United StatesJoin us for an easy 2-mile hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail. Discover ocean views, coastal plants, wildlife, and historic sites. Bring water and good walking shoes […]
Snake Park Saturday
Rancho del Oso Unit 3600 Highway 1, Davenport, CA, United StatesWhy are snakes important to us? How do they see, smell, taste, and hear? What and how do they eat? What does a snake feel like? Come to […]
Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesParticipate in a marvelous family workshop learning how to make a basket from local ponderosa pine needles. No experience necessary. The class capacity is 20; please arrive on […]
Redwoods: Resiliency and Adaptations
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesHow have coast redwoods adapted to the natural environment? Can resilient coast redwoods adapt to rapidly changing climate conditions? How can we make a difference? Answer these questions […]