Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks – Public Meeting
Join us for the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks public meeting on Wednesday, June 28 at 6 p.m.! Be part of the conversation to support our beloved […]
Birdwatching
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesJoin us to share an experience with resident and migratory birds around the park, learn about their life histories, ecology, identification tips and field markings, and even vocalizations! […]
Wilder Ranch State Park – Old-Fashioned Independence Day
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesAll are welcome to join in an early 1900s-style Independence Day celebration! Join the parade through the ranch at high noon. Ongoing events include lawn games, machine shop […]
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesLittle Rangers is a program designed specifically for 3-6-year-olds. Participating Little rangers will earn prizes and play games/participate in park-related activities. Make sure they bring water, a backpack, […]
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesJunior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 – 12 year olds. Participating Junior rangers will learn about the park, earn prizes, and learn how to help preserve […]
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United StatesAny and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound […]
Guided Walk at Gray Whale Cove
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesJoin State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara.  Enjoy a moderate 2 mile hike […]
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United StatesThis fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and […]
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesThis free, one hour program for families teaches about a different topic at Pigeon Point each week. Children ages 7 - 12 may use this program towards Junior […]
Little Rangers: New Brighton State Beach
New Brighton State Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesAny and all 3- to 6-year-old children and their families are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good […]