Bird Walk First Day Hike
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin us for a stroll through the habitats of Natural Bridges State Beach to discover wintertime birds. Participants should expect to stop frequently, stand still, and listen quietly […]
Sequoia Audubon Trail First Day Hike
Pescadero State Beach , United StatesEnjoy an easy 2-mile hike along the California coast into the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve and visit popular spots for good bird watching. Bring water and good walking shoes […]
McNee Ranch First Day Hike
Montara State Beach , United StatesJoin us for a moderate 2-mile, 2-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at McNee Ranch, Montara State Beach. Discover ocean views, coastal plants, wildlife, and […]
First Day Hike
Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda, CA, United StatesStart the New Year off amongst the redwoods with us on a six-mile hike through pristine forest and along Slate Creek. This moderate hike begins at the Portola […]
Gardens of Time First Day Hike
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesStroll through history as you visit the various gardens within our courtyard and patio at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. We can learn a good deal […]
What’s in a Name? First Day Hike
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesDiscover Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks’ past on this 1-mile, 1.5 hour living history stroll through the old-growth redwood grove. Meet at the Visitor Center, located in the […]
Begin your New Year at New Brighton
New Brighton State Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesExperience an unforgettable negative tide and do what is rarely possible – walk the 2-mile roundtrip adventure along the beach from New Brighton to Capitola just before sunset. […]
Basket Making Workshop
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesJoin docent Cheryl VanDeVeer for a marvelous family workshop learning how to make a basket from local ponderosa pine needles. Children 10 and older may attend if accompanied […]
Old Cove Landing Coast Nature Walk
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this two-hour natural history excursion, you will explore the plants, animals, and geology of the spectacular coastal bluffs. Meet at the interpretive center. Bring snack, water, binoculars, […]
Redwood Grove Loop Walk
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesHow do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll […]