Family Rangers: Super Sand and Local Rock Stories
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThis fun one-hour program for families teaches about a topic focused on Natural Bridges. Children ages 7 through 12 may use this program towards their Junior Ranger awards. […]
Little Rangers Program: Secrets of Sand
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States3- to 6-year-olds and their families are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to week, […]
Birding for Beginners
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesJoin our staff for a tranquil morning filled with resident and summer-migratory birds. Learn about the birds in our park, receive a Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park birding […]
Butano Guided Hikes: Nature Journaling
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesJoin a State Parks Interpreter for a fun nature journaling activity on a moderate 1.5-mile hike through the various habitats of Butano. No previous nature journaling experience necessary! […]
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
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 site of sawmill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the […]
Guided Walk at Pescadero Marsh Preserve
Pescadero State Beach , United StatesJoin a State Park Interpreter on a 2 hour leisurely walk to the observation deck on the North Pond Trail, with a few stops along the way for […]
Butano Junior Rangers: Creek Detectives
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesThis 1-hour program for families invites you and your little ones (ages 7-12) to investigate the abundance of tiny life that lives in Little Butano Creek! We will […]
Full Moon Madness
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesCome spend an evening of astronomy and galactic greatness at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Live jazz music, arts and crafts, artifacts tables, guest speaker, moonlight guided walk, […]
Fall Creek Guided Hike
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesHike through a young, 100 year old forest to examine evidence of the logging history and discover howthe Bay Area was built on this 4-mile, 4-hour hike. Join […]
Natural Bridges State Beach Volunteer Training!
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesVolunteer in the ParkStore at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz! Help is needed to work the register, greet visitors and share what Natural Bridges has to […]