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Diving into the Monterey Bay (Virtual)
Diving into the Monterey Bay (Virtual)
Discover 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)
Daily Life at the Mission through Museum Objects: Tools and Labor (Virtual)
Take 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 […]
Floating a Concrete Ship?! (Virtual)
Floating a Concrete Ship?! (Virtual)
Learn about the history of the SS Palo Alto and how a ship made out of concrete can float. This program is for an all-ages audience. Like our […]
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Read-A-Loud at the Light Station (Virtual)
Read-A-Loud at the Light Station (Virtual)
Join State Park Interpreter Joseph Rogers as he reads the book “A Lighthouse Saves the Day” by Robert Lieber next to the Fresnel lens of Pigeon Point. Learn […]
The Magic of Monarch Butterflies (Virtual)
The Magic of Monarch Butterflies (Virtual)
Tune in to discover the awe-inspiring Monarch Butterfly, a creature of unbelievable beauty and willpower. Learn about its complex life of transformation and travel, where the Monarch spends […]
Virtual Tour of Pigeon Point
Virtual Tour of Pigeon Point
Tune in to learn about and explore one of the tallest lighthouses on the west coast. This program is for an all-ages audience. Like our Facebook page to […]
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Otterly Amazing (Virtual)
Otterly Amazing (Virtual)
Sea otters are not only adorable but play a very important role in their habitat. Tune in to learn about otters’ special adaptions and their story of recovery. […]
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Survival 101: Life as a Marine Invertebrate (virtual)
Survival 101: Life as a Marine Invertebrate (virtual)
Dive on into our aquarium at Seacliff State Beach and discover what adaptations different marine invertebrates use to survive in their habitat. This program is aimed at 3rd-5th graders […]
Virtual Tour of Castle Rock
Virtual Tour of Castle Rock
Come learn about the ever-changing landscape of Castle Rock State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains, from geology and plate tectonics to current conservation practices within the park. […]
Keep Our Seas Plastic Free! (Virtual)
Keep Our Seas Plastic Free! (Virtual)
Learn about the threat plastic pollution poses on our beautiful Monterey Bay and what you can do to help! This program is for an all-ages audience. Like our […]
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Sharks of Monterey Bay (Virtual)
Sharks of Monterey Bay (Virtual)
Discover the different species of sharks in the Monterey Bay and how they use their senses to track down prey. This program is for an all-ages audience. Like […]
Elephant Seal Adaptations (Virtual)
Elephant Seal Adaptations (Virtual)
This program introduces the evolutionary history and adaptations of the northern elephant seals of Año Nuevo State Reserve. Explore the habitat, behaviors, and adaptations of the northern elephant […]
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Owls: Teachers of the Night
Owls: Teachers of the Night
What makes owls so unique and special? Why do we call them the teachers of the night and what exactly can we learn from them? This program will […]
Endemic Species of the Santa Cruz Sandhills
Endemic Species of the Santa Cruz Sandhills
Learn all about the endemic species found in the Santa Cruz Sandhills and the threats they currently face. This program will also address what each and every one […]
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Victorian Era Fun without Electricity (Virtual)
Victorian Era Fun without Electricity (Virtual)
Discover how kids kept themselves busy a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. We’ll explore the 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse, historic pastimes and music, and include a […]
Hard Day’s Work on the Ranch (Virtual)
Hard Day’s Work on the Ranch (Virtual)
The Wilder family ran an enterprising and innovative dairy ranch for nearly a century. On this tour, we will explore behind the scenes in the 1859 Gothic Revival […]
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Amphibians (Virtual)
Amphibians (Virtual)
Join our livestream to learn all about the amphibians of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. What kinds live here? Why do they need our help and what can […]
Mimicry (Virtual)
Mimicry (Virtual)
Believe it or not, some organisms have adapted to mimic others very well. Quite often, the results are unbelievable and extraordinary! Join our livestream to discuss the concept […]
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Wildlife of Natural Bridges (Virtual)
Wildlife of Natural Bridges (Virtual)
What animals call Natural Bridges State Beach home? Explore some of the amazing adaptations of our local wildlife, and discover where they live. Take a sneak peek into […]
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The Story of the Monterey Bay (Virtual)
The Story of the Monterey Bay (Virtual)
The story of the Monterey Bay is one of devastation, perseverance, and recovery. Tune in to learn about how the bay recovered to a thriving state. This program […]
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Natural Bridges: What’s in a Name? (Virtual)
Natural Bridges: What’s in a Name? (Virtual)
Learn about the history of the park's namesake: our natural bridges. Listen to the intriguing story of how the Natural Bridges were formed, used by people, and then […]
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Janitors of the Redwood Forest (Virtual)
Janitors of the Redwood Forest (Virtual)
Follow our livestream to learn all about the cleaning crew of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and what exactly they do to keep our forest squeaky clean. The […]
Owls Demystified (Virtual)
Owls Demystified (Virtual)
Take a deeper dive into the mysterious world of owls with an encore presentation of this popular program topic! Discover the secretive nature of these nocturnal birds of […]
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Open House at the Castro Adobe: Vaqueros y Bandidos (CANCELED)
Open House at the Castro Adobe: Vaqueros y Bandidos (CANCELED)
Round up your family and drop in to our celebration of California’s Rancho Era, when cattle was king, bandits roamed the countryside, and the Castro Family built their […]
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Dr. Seuss Read-a-loud (Virtual)
Dr. Seuss Read-a-loud (Virtual)
Join us as we read "My, Oh My—a Butterfly!" by Dr. Seuss, a Cat in the Hat Learning Library book. Enjoy learning about different kinds of butterflies, how […]
Navigating the High Seas (Virtual)
Navigating the High Seas (Virtual)
Ever get frustrated with GPS directions? Come gain a new appreciation for modern day navigation by learning how mariners in the 19th century did it on the open […]
Help, Heartache, and Hope (Virtual)
Help, Heartache, and Hope (Virtual)
Learn how park staff and people in the community have worked to protect and help the monarchs at this park. How and why did scientists tag butterflies? What […]
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Shellibrating Fossils at Seacliff State Beach (Virtual)
Shellibrating Fossils at Seacliff State Beach (Virtual)
How are fossils formed? Was Seacliff really underwater? Tune in to uncover the mystery of fossils at Seacliff State Beach. This program is aimed at 3rd-5th graders and their […]
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Pumas, Cougars, or Panthers?! (Virtual)
Pumas, Cougars, or Panthers?! (Virtual)
Learn all about this particular “Big Cat” with many names that roams the Santa Cruz Mountains and many other parts of California. This program is aimed at 4th-8th graders […]
Creating Balance: Predators and Prey (Virtual)
Creating Balance: Predators and Prey (Virtual)
Discover the relationship between the predators and prey that inhabit Castle Rock State Park, how they adapt, and why predation helps to create a more diverse and healthier […]
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Birds of Año Nuevo (Virtual)
Birds of Año Nuevo (Virtual)
Story Time at Año Nuevo State Park! Listen to a story read by a State Park Interpreter and learn about birds at Ano Nuevo. This program is aimed […]
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The Geology of Henry Cowell Rocks! (Virtual)
The Geology of Henry Cowell Rocks! (Virtual)
Tune in to learn all about the different kinds of rocks found in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and how they were formed. Learn why certain rocks are […]
The Santa Cruz Sandhills (Virtual)
The Santa Cruz Sandhills (Virtual)
Discover the extraordinarily unique Santa Cruz Sandhills and their delicate character in this livestream. Learn how they were created, where they occur, the organisms that reside in this […]
Coastal Wildflower Day (CANCELED)
Coastal Wildflower Day (CANCELED)
The seventh annual Coastal Wildflower Day celebrates the native wildflowers of the San Mateo coast with activities for the whole family. Discover the beauty and special features that […]
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Read-a-loud at the Ranch (Virtual)
Read-a-loud at the Ranch (Virtual)
Discover how kids kept themselves busy a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. Join us inside the 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse for a Read-A-Loud about farm animals. […]
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Virtual History Walk
Virtual History Walk
How did Aptos get its name? Who was the "Madman of Seacliff”? Get the inside scoop on the history of Aptos. This program is for an all-ages audience. […]
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Super Sea Otters (Virtual)
Super Sea Otters (Virtual)
Discover the amazing adaptations of sea otters and how they can survive in the chilly ocean water. This program is aimed at 1st-3rd graders and their families, but everyone […]
Life at a Lighthouse (Virtual)
Life at a Lighthouse (Virtual)
Unlike many other light stations, Pigeon Point was considered a great "family station". Come learn how a lighthouse keeper and their family could live relatively normal lives, even […]
Who Is It?: Marine Mammal ID (Virtual)
Who Is It?: Marine Mammal ID (Virtual)
When you look just off the beach realize “…that’s not a surfer…” how can you tell which marine mammal you are seeing? Explore the visitor center to discover […]
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It’s a Wet, Wet World (Virtual)
It’s a Wet, Wet World (Virtual)
What happens to rain when it hits the ground? Follow a single rain drop to discover its journey. Find out how all water on earth is connected and […]
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The Only Constant at Castle Rock is Change (Virtual)
The Only Constant at Castle Rock is Change (Virtual)
Tele-join us at Castle Rock to see how the park's holding up, and while you're here learn a bit about the ever-changing landscape of the Santa Cruz Mountains. […]
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Salt Marsh Safari (Virtual)
Salt Marsh Safari (Virtual)
What's that sneaky smell next to the beach at Natural Bridges? Did you know there's more wildlife living in our salt marsh than anywhere else in the park? […]
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Gardening and Wool Day (CANCELED)
Gardening and Wool Day (CANCELED)
**All in-person guided tours, programs and large events at state parks and beaches are canceled until further notice. Join a fun-filled day of classic springtime ranch activities! Help […]
What Can We Learn From the Tallest Living Beings? (Virtual)
What Can We Learn From the Tallest Living Beings? (Virtual)
What wisdom can we gain from redwoods and why we should care? Discover why and how these giant organisms grow so big and live so long! This program […]
Resiliency in the Redwoods (Virtual)
Resiliency in the Redwoods (Virtual)
Take a closer look at what makes redwood trees so unique! Learn about how they are holding up in our rapidly changing climate. This program is for an […]
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