Living History Demonstration: Archaeology Demonstration
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesHow do artifacts give us clues to the past? Follow the archeological process from the dig to the display, and participate in hands-on activities to discover the stories […]
Earths Ever-Changing Forces
Año Nuevo State Park 1 New Years Creek Rd, Pesecadero, CA, United StatesJoin a volunteer Robert Irons on a 1-mile, 1-hour adventure to observe the great forces that have been manipulating Cove Beach long before humans were ever here. Uncover […]
Nature’s Reading Room
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesCome sit in our beautiful campfire center, under ancient redwoods—nature’s reading room— and choose a book or two to read with your family. Drop by and docent Norm […]
Can You Survive (Part 1)
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesJoin docent Steve Stolper for a hands-on workshop to learn wilderness survival techniques. These skills help you survive a short-term survival situation. We cover the psychology of survival, […]
Creeping Forest Ramble
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesExplore the natural history of this less-visited trail with docents JC and Becky on a 3-hour, 3.5- mile hike up and down the “creeping” terrain, along creeks, through […]
Star Stroll
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesWe not only love to learn about the river and trees, but about our cosmos as well! Along this 2-mile round-trip stroll to the Observation Deck, you may […]
Drop-In Family Crafts
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. You can hand-dip a wax candle in our garden courtyard. Rain Cancels.
Tidepool Book Talk
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesMeet author and illustrator Marni Fylling — and Friends’ members receive a discount on her book. Come to Natural Bridges State Beach for a special presentation by Marni […]
Castro-Coastal Connection
Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesCastro-Coastal Connection, a campfire event led by State Parks Interpreter Joseph Carr Ritchie, will explain the link between Santa Cruz County’s first State Beach, Sunset State Beach, and […]
Can You Survive? (Part 2)
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesJoin docent Steve Stolper for a hands-on workshop to learn modern wilderness survival techniques. These skills help you survive a short (1-3 day) survival situation. In Part 2 […]