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PopUp Picnic in the Park
PopUp Picnic in the Park
Enjoy a relaxing lunch outdoors at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and take in the view of downtown Santa Cruz on Thursdays this summer. PopUp Picnics in the Park […]
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Old Fashioned Family Campfire
Old Fashioned Family Campfire
Bring your picnic dinner and lawn chairs. Make a fresh tortilla on the comal as we enjoy live music by Mosaic World Music from 5:30 to 6:45. Then […]
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Little Rangers
Little Rangers
This fun program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This half-hour program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the […]
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration and Talent Show
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration and Talent Show
Come celebrate with an old-fashioned sing-a-long and talent show! If you have a skit, poem, song or a talent you’d like to share, sign up at headquarters in […]
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Little Rangers
Little Rangers
This fun program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This half-hour program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the […]
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers
This 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 […]
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Old Fashioned Independence Day
Old Fashioned Independence Day
Travel back in time at Wilder Ranch State Park on Tuesday, July 4, to experience an Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration! Meet us at the apple orchard in […]
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Little Rangers
Little Rangers
This fun program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This half-hour program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the […]
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Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers
Learn to cook traditional foods, play 18th century games, or study the lives of California Vaqueros during these 1.15-hour programs at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. […]
Guided Hike
Guided Hike
This moderately paced hike is tailored to the group's interests. Based on group size, experience level and weather conditions, we'll choose from the many trails that explore the […]
Campfire Program
Campfire Program
Join us in our campfire center for an evening of song and story. Serenade the glittering stars and learn about redwood ecology, creatures of the forest or stories […]
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Little Rangers
Little Rangers
This fun program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This 30-minute program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the […]
Hike to Ocean View Summit
Hike to Ocean View Summit
Escape the crowds on this 6-mile loop through shaded forest to a hilltop view of the coast. Join Docent Steve Stolper as we climb the Meteor Trail through […]
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers
Play games, hike, and explore the redwood forest during this 1-hour program for kids’ ages 7-12. Sorry parents, this is a kid’s only program! Meet at the Campfire […]
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Sunset Strolls
Sunset Strolls
Discover the unique and diverse Santa Cruz Sandhills habitat on this 2-mile evening hike to the Observation Deck. Meet at the Campfire Center, in the Henry Cowell Redwoods […]
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PopUp Picnic in the Park
PopUp Picnic in the Park
Enjoy a relaxing lunch outdoors at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and take in the view of downtown Santa Cruz on Thursdays this summer. PopUp Picnics in the Park […]
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Skill and Luck: Games of the Mission
Skill and Luck: Games of the Mission
What kind of games did the Ohlone play? When the Spanish came did they bring games? Did the Ohlone still play their games during the missions? Come and […]
Wild Animal Book Talk with Tai Moses
Wild Animal Book Talk with Tai Moses
Local Author Tai Moses will share a reading and lead a discussion of her book, Zooburbia: Meditations on the Wild Animals Among Us. Natural Bridges State Beach – […]
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The Castro Adobe in the American Era
The Castro Adobe in the American Era
The Castro Adobe influenced the development of the Pájaro Valley.
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“Parents’ Day” Redwood Loop Walk
“Parents’ Day” Redwood Loop Walk
Join Docent Norm Beeson as he celebrates parents today! Learn about the many parenting styles of the redwoods, the dedicated parenting of the endangered marbled murrelet, the extended […]
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Commemorate the Advocate Tree
Commemorate the Advocate Tree
The Advocates for the Forest of Nisene Marks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks will host a commemorative gathering for Nisene Marks State Park's fallen giant, the Advocate […]
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Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers
This 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 […]
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers
This 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 […]
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Campfire Program
Campfire Program
Join us for s’mores at 7:00pm and group activities at 7:30pm. Hear local lore about New Brighton State Beach and learn about the Monterey Bay with lots of […]
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Falls Overlook Hike
Falls Overlook Hike
Whether you're a Castle Rock regular or new to the park, this 1.5 mile hike to the falls overlook is a great way to become better acquainted with […]
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