Sandhills Mobile Visitor Center
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesThe Sandhills Mobile Visitor Center at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is now located in the day-use parking area, and is open weekends from 11am to 3pm. The […]
Hymns & Chants
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesFrom dawn until dusk, music could be heard at the missions. Bells indicated daily events, congregations sang masses, and indigenous rhythms were heard. Then, as now, music expressed […]
Watershed Work Day: Moore Creek Restoration
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesFriends of Santa Cruz State Parks, California State Parks and the Watershed Stewards Program to host a volunteer-driven restoration effort along Moore Creek at Natural Bridges State Beach […]
Guided Hike through Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve
Pescadero State Beach , United StatesJoin us for a 1-mile, 2-hour guided walk along the Sequoia Audubon Trail in the Pescadero Marsh, an important stop along the Pacific Flyway. Learn about the fascinating […]
Guided Redwood Grove Walk
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesHow do redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? How important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Why are there so few old-growth trees left? […]
Guided Bird Walk
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesMeet in the campground for an approximately 2 mile stroll to discover the wintering birds of the Santa Cruz Sandhills. The campground is located off Graham Hill Road […]
Guided Hike in Burleigh Murray State Park
Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park , United StatesJoin us on a leisurely 2-mile, two-hour hike along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. Enjoy one of our area’s hidden treasures as you learn […]
Whale Watching
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesFrom the boardwalk behind the visitor center, watch for gray whales on their annual migration. Docents are stationed on site to help you know what to look for […]
Guided Hike through Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve
Pescadero State Beach , United StatesJoin us for a 1-mile, 2-hour guided walk along the Sequoia Audubon Trail in the Pescadero Marsh, an important stop along the Pacific Flyway. Learn about the fascinating […]
Drop-In Family Craft: Paper Poppies
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 a bouquet of poppies to celebrate spring in California. Event is free.