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Registration Opens – 2020 Portola to the Sea Backpacking Trip
Portola to the Sea: Portola Redwoods State Park to Waddell State Beach (June 11 - 14, 2020) LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – REGISTRATION OPENS FEB. 1, 2020 Enjoy a […]
Castle Rock Loop Hike (CANCELED)
Castle Rock Loop Hike (CANCELED)
On this 1-mile, 1-hour interactive journey we will discuss the various park ecosystems, Ohlone history, Black Oak ecology, wildfire, and more. Bring water, closed toe shoes, snacks, and […]
Registration Opens – 2020 Skyline to the Sea Backpacking Trip
Registration Opens – 2020 Skyline to the Sea Backpacking Trip
Skyline to the Sea: Castle Rock State Park to Waddell State Beach (July 16-19, 2020) LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – REGISTRATION OPENS FEB. 1, 2020 This is the quintessential […]
Registration Opens – 2020 In Pursuit of Perseids Backpacking Trip
Registration Opens – 2020 In Pursuit of Perseids Backpacking Trip
In Pursuit of Perseids: Castle Rock State Park (August 11 - 12, 2020) LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE – REGISTRATION OPENS FEB. 1, 2020 Enjoy a mesmerizing backpacking trip under […]
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Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve
Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve
Enjoy an easy 2-mile hike along the California coast into the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve and visit popular spots for good bird watching. Bring water and good walking shoes […]
Redwoods and the Changing Climate
Redwoods and the Changing Climate
How have coast redwoods adapted to the natural environment? Can coast redwoods adapt to rapidly changing climate conditions? How can we make a difference? Answer these questions and […]
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Migration Festival
Migration Festival
A special event! Fly, swim, waddle, walk, bike, or drive as you migrate to Natural Bridges State Beach for a full day of activities that celebrate the migration […]
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Birding for Beginners
Birding for Beginners
Join birder extraordinaire Jim Williams for a tranquil morning filled with our little flying friends! Learn about the birds in our park, receive a Henry Cowell RSP birding […]
Open House at the Castro Adobe: Romance on the Rancho
Open House at the Castro Adobe: Romance on the Rancho
Life in California before the Gold Rush wasn’t all-Zorro, all-the-time, but it did have its share of romantic charm and excitement. Step into the Pájaro Valley’s past with […]
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Beach Clean-Up Day
Beach Clean-Up Day
Join the California State Parks’ “Refuse Reduction Group” in cleaning up Francis Beach. We will talk about trash concerns and solutions. Please bring your own buckets, gloves, and […]
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Community Science: Salamanders
Community Science: Salamanders
Discover community science with this new program! Search for salamanders and make scientific observations that will help local scientists. Bring warm layers, boots, water, and a sense of […]
Hike to Mount McAbee Outlook
Hike to Mount McAbee Outlook
Join Docent Hal Anjo on a 6-mile, 3.5 hour moderate hike to McAbee Outlook. We'll stop at the top and enjoy the lovely ocean views, returning through a […]
Drop-In Family Craft – Luminaria
Drop-In Family Craft – Luminaria
Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. You can fashion a tin lantern in our garden courtyard. Rain cancels. Free event. For more […]
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When Species Collide
When Species Collide
Join docent Ken Koll for a four-mile hike on the beautiful Skyline to Sea Bypass Trail. Along the way, we will pass through the varied habitats of the Waddell […]
Drop-In Family Craft – Ramillettas
Drop-In Family Craft – Ramillettas
Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. Create colorful layered paper decorations. Free event. For more information, call (831) 425-5849.
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Mission Strategy Game
Mission Strategy Game
Gather round the table and play a board game set in the 18th century. Spend Spanish real coins and roll the sheep’s knucklebone to determine the fate of […]
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Storytelling Night: “Trickster Tales from Around the World”
Storytelling Night: “Trickster Tales from Around the World”
Come gather around the campfire as storyteller Jim Cockrell and friends spin tales of adventure, mystery, and comedy. Bundle up! We’ll provide the hot chocolate. Free event. For more […]
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Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property (CANCELED)
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property (CANCELED)
Take a journey back in time on this 2.5-mile stroll along Mills Creek Trail to discover the lives of early pioneers and farming families who first settled here […]
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Junior Rangers Program
Junior Rangers Program
Calling all 7 to 12 year olds! Who in the world is Ynes Mejia? Join California State Parks staff at your local library to learn about this little […]
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Wool, Spinning, and Weaving
Wool, Spinning, and Weaving
How did an isolated settlement clothe the hundreds of people who lived there? Take an in-depth look at the cloth industry of Mission Santa Cruz. We will follow […]
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The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk (CANCELED)
The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk (CANCELED)
On this dog-friendly walk, we travel North Escape Road, a paved road closed to traffic. We tour stunning old-growth redwood groves along beautiful Opal Creek. We'll discuss redwood […]
Seacliff History Walk (CANCELED)
Seacliff History Walk (CANCELED)
Learn the history of Seacliff and surrounding Aptos in this one-hour, half-mile history walk. Led by docent Pete Wang, the tour focuses on the Ohlone, Raphael Castro, Claus […]
Redwood Grove Loop Walk (CANCELED)
Redwood Grove Loop Walk (CANCELED)
How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll […]
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