Special Two-Hour Junior Rangers
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesThis special Junior Rangers is for kids ages 7-12 only. We’ll be taking a hike, so make sure your Junior Ranger dresses appropriately, with closed-toe shoes. Please register […]
Junior Rangers
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJunior Rangers is a statewide program in California State Parks for kids ages 7-12. The drop-in, free programs will be held Thursdays in the summer at Santa Cruz […]
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 […]
Guided Adobe Tours (afternoon)
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin us at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park for a guided tour of the oldest building in Santa Cruz. Come learn about the many families who […]
Rivers and Redwoods
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park is more than just redwoods! Join one of our docents as we explore beyond the old growth forest and onto the river. This […]
Birding for Beginners in Waddell Valley
Rancho del Oso Unit 3600 Highway 1, Davenport, CA, United StatesNaturalist Interpreter Jeremy Lin will lead an approximate two-mile hike to observe and enjoy morning wildlife at Rancho del Oso. We will take our time and move slowly. […]
What’s that Bird?
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesThis easy, one-mile stroll with Docent Karen DeMello will introduce you to the birds of the redwood forest. Beginner birders are welcomed! Bring binoculars if you have them–but […]
Guided Hike along the Gray Whale Cove Trail
Montara State Beach , United StatesJoin us for a moderate 2-mile, two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at McNee Ranch at Montara State Beach. Enjoy ocean views, coastal plants, and […]
Basket Making Workshop
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesJoin Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Docent Cheryle VanDeVeer or a fun, free, family workshop learning how to make a basket from local pine needles. Meet at the […]
Here Comes the Sun: Look through a Solar Telescope!
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesCome to the campfire center and look through a solar telescope at the sun. You'll see sunspots, solar prominences, and other features of our closest star as you […]