Beary Rare (Virtual)
Rancho del Oso Unit 3600 Highway 1, Davenport, CA, United StatesGrizzly bears dominated life in the Santa Cruz Mountains less than 200 years ago. Now the grizzlies are gone and black bear sightings are rarer than Bigfoot. Why […]
Stories of Portola (Virtual)
Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda, CA, United StatesTravel back in time with us as we learn the unique history of Portola and all the communities which have shaped this weird and wonderful place. This interactive […]
Sharks of Monterey Bay (virtual)
Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United StatesBefore dinosaurs stalked the earth, sharks ruled the seas. Sharks still reign their watery domains to this day. Let’s look at what’s kept them at the top of […]
Castro Adobe Open House: The Pajaro Valley in the Mexican Era (CANCELLED)
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesThe Castro family came here in Spanish times, but they built their adobe just as California was becoming our 31st state. Their legacies remain today, but the Castros’ […]
Ohlone Day (CANCELLED)
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesCelebrate the past, present, and future of Ohlone culture at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park’s annual Ohlone Day. Ohlone demonstrators will share traditional basketry, dances, songs, stories, tools, […]
Archaeology Day (CANCELED)
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCelebrate archeology day at the Santa Cruz Mission with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and tours. How do artifacts give us clues to the past? Follow the archaeological process from […]
Welcome Back Monarchs Day (CANCELED)
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin us in welcoming the monarchs back to the park, where they will spend the winter. Enjoy arts and crafts, active games for kids, live music by the […]
Monarch Butterfly Tours (CANCELED)
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesStroll through the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve on a 1-hour guided tour. Monarch migration is variable, so be on the lookout for every splash of orange on the […]
Heritage Harvest Festival
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesHave you ever wondered how far an apple will fly? Find out this Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Wilder Ranch State Park Harvest Festival at the inaugural fall […]
Open House at the Castro Adobe: Earthquakes and our Adobe (CANCELED)
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesOur adobe’s story should have ended with 1989’s Loma Prieta earthquake, but the right choices at the right times kept our story alive. Please join us for a […]