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.
Joe’s Garden Work Day
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesRoll up your sleeves and dig in during Joe's Garden Work Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4. Volunteers are needed to help prune, […]
Volunteer Training
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesAssist with class visits, private tours and special events as a docent at Castro Adobe State Historic Park. This involves sharing the stories of the families who made […]
Book Talk: Jennifer Ackerman
Bookshop Santa Cruz along with Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks presents award-winning science writer Jennifer Ackerman and her new book, The Genius of Birds. Combining a travelogue with a scientific […]
Coastal Wildflower Day
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesThe 4th annual Coastal Wildflower Day marks the start of California Native Plant Week, celebrating the native wildflowers of the San Mateo coast with activities for the whole […]
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 […]