Junior Rangers – Creek Detectives
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesDiscover adaptation of the creatures of the creek with State Park docent naturalists Tom and Ed. This one-hour program is designed for kids ages 7-12. Sorry parents, this […]
Redwood Grove Loop Walk – Morning
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? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. […]
Guided Nature Walk – The Amazing Redwood Community
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesJoin our docent naturalists Tom and Ed for a 3 mile round-trip walk along the Little Butano Creek Trail to discover the beautiful plants and animals of the […]
Redwood Grove Loop Walk – Afternoon
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 […]
Fireworks Watch Party
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWatch the city's 150th birthday fireworks show from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on Saturday, Oct. 1. We'll be gathering at 7 p.m. for a campfire, storytelling, […]
Outlook from Mt. McAbee
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesJoin Docent Hal Anjo on a hike to McAbee Outlook. We'll stop at the top and enjoy the lovely ocean views, returning through a beautiful old-growth redwood forest. […]
Santa Cruz County History Fair
For the first time, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks will participate in the Santa Cruz County History Fair, hosted by Friends of Cowell Lime Works. The event […]
CANCELED Picnic at the Park: Redwoods, Ranchos and Rebirth
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park 600 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA, United States*** This event has been canceled due to rain *** Bring a bag lunch to the Porter Family Picnic Area and join interpreter Joseph Carr Ritchie for a […]
Hike to Buzzard’s Roost
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesDevelop your hiking muscles with this challenging 5-mile, 5-hour trip to Buzzard’s Roost. Join docent Steve Stolper for a hike to a dramatic rock formation with a commanding […]
The Santa Cruz Mission: Finding the Story in the Archaeology, then and Now
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz Mission State Historic Park Anniversary Lecture “The Santa Cruz Mission: Finding the Story in the Archaeology, Then and Now” Speakers: Karen Hildebrand, Archaeologist – Years of […]