Backcountry Hike
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this 7-mile, 3-hour challenging hike, we’ll explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of Wilder Ranch. This hike includes several descents and ascents. Bring […]
McNee Ranch at Montara State Beach
Montara State Beach , United StatesJoin us for an easy 2-mile hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail. Discover ocean views, coastal plants, wildlife, and historic sites. Bring water and good walking shoes […]
Snake Park Saturday
Rancho del Oso Unit 3600 Highway 1, Davenport, CA, United StatesWhy are snakes important to us? How do they see, smell, taste, and hear? What and how do they eat? What does a snake feel like? Come to […]
Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesParticipate in a marvelous family workshop learning how to make a basket from local ponderosa pine needles. No experience necessary. The class capacity is 20; please arrive on […]
Redwoods: Resiliency and Adaptations
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesHow have coast redwoods adapted to the natural environment? Can resilient coast redwoods adapt to rapidly changing climate conditions? How can we make a difference? Answer these questions […]
Coast Nature Walk (CANCELED)
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWe will explore the plants, animals, and geology of the spectacular coastal bluffs on this 2-mile family-friendly walk. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, and layered clothing. Meet […]
Snakes Alive! (CANCELED)
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesWhy are snakes important to us? How do they see, smell, taste, and hear? What and how do they eat? What does a snake feel like? Come to […]
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 […]
Diving into the Monterey Bay (Virtual)
Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United StatesDiscover the special place of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and how you can be scientists while walking along the beach. This program is aimed at K-2nd graders […]
Daily Life at the Mission through Museum Objects: Tools and Labor (Virtual)
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesTake a close-up look at some of the objects from the museum and consider what they tell us about the lives of the people who used them during […]