Wilder Ranch Backcountry Hike
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this hike we will be discovering the natural history of Wilder Ranch as well as the people and forces that shaped it. Be prepared to explore for […]
Welcome Back Monarchs Day
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWelcome Back Monarchs will be Sunday, Oct. 8, at Natural Bridges State Beach. Join State Parks for a family-friendly celebration of our favorite butterfly. The event, from 11 […]
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesCoast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods […]
Santa Cruz Mission Adobe Tour
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin us for a guided tour through Santa Cruz’s oldest building, the only remaining example of indigenous housing from the California Missions. Learn about the daily life of […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWant to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will […]
Stargazing at Pigeon Point
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesCome celebrate the beauty of dark skies at Pigeon Point! At 7:30pm, join us for a fascinating talk in the Pigeon Point Hostel on"The Importance and Wonder of […]
Guided Walk at Gray Whale Cove
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesJoin State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara.  Enjoy a moderate 2 mile hike […]
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesCome learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a […]
Creek Detectives Family Ranger Program: Butano State Park
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesDiscover the wonders of life underwater! Microscopes and other tools will be used to safely examine the critters living in Little Butano Creek. Meet California State Parks educators […]