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Natural Bridges State Beach Volunteer Training!
Natural Bridges State Beach Volunteer Training!
Volunteer in the ParkStore at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz! Help is needed to work the register, greet visitors and share what Natural Bridges has to […]
2 events,
Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
This 1-hour program for 7 to 12 year olds teaches about the importance of nature and our coastal heritage through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior […]
4 events,
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: 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 […]
Santa Cruz Mission: Junior Rangers
Santa Cruz Mission: Junior Rangers
Don't miss out on the chance to join us for Junior Rangers at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park ! During this program, we’ll dive into Monterey Bay […]
7 events,
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Delve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk to the site of sawmill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the […]
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers
Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers
Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, and more. This 30-min program is for kids ages 3-6 and their adult. Please meet at the […]
10 events,
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Delve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk to the site of sawmill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the […]
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: 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 […]
9 events,
Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour
Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour
Join us for a 2-mile guided walk through Santa Cruz’s most sensitive ecosystem: the sandhills. Learn about the habitat’s formation, as well as the uniquely adapted plants and […]
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 Pescadero Marsh Preserve
Guided Walk at Pescadero Marsh Preserve
Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
This 1-hour program for 7 to 12 year olds teaches about the importance of nature and our coastal heritage through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior […]
2 events,
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: 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 […]
6 events,
Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will […]
Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers
Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers
Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, and more. This 30-min program is for kids ages 3-6 and their adult. Please meet at the […]
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
11 events,
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Delve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk to the site of sawmill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the […]
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
Second Saturday Hikes
Second Saturday Hikes
New Year, New Growth. Come celebrate the new year with a short, 1.5-mile hike through Butano. Take in the majesty of the redwoods and revel in their resilience. […]
9 events,
Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour
Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour
Join us for a 2-mile guided walk through Santa Cruz’s most sensitive ecosystem: the sandhills. Learn about the habitat’s formation, as well as the uniquely adapted plants and […]
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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: Waddell to Marsh Trail
Guided Walk: Waddell to Marsh Trail
Join us on a 1.5+ mile tour of our three aquatic ecosystems: the beach, the river, and the marsh! Our Nature and History Center will be open to […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
This 1-hour program for 7 to 12 year olds teaches about the importance of nature and our coastal heritage through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior […]
2 events,
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: 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 […]
6 events,
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Delve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk to the site of sawmill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the […]
Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers
Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers
Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, and more. This 30-min program is for kids ages 3-6 and their adult. Please meet at the […]
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
11 events,
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Delve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk to the site of sawmill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the […]
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: 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 […]
9 events,
Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour
Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour
Join us for a 2-mile guided walk through Santa Cruz’s most sensitive ecosystem: the sandhills. Learn about the habitat’s formation, as well as the uniquely adapted plants and […]
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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: Waddell to Marsh Trail
Guided Walk: Waddell to Marsh Trail
Join us on a 1.5+ mile tour of our three aquatic ecosystems: the beach, the river, and the marsh! Our Nature and History Center will be open to […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
(FULL) Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
(FULL) Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
This 1-hour program for 7 to 12 year olds teaches about the importance of nature and our coastal heritage through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior […]
2 events,
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: 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 […]
7 events,
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Guided History Walk: Under the Redwood Trees at Forest of Nisene
Delve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk to the site of sawmill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the […]
Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will […]
Seacliff History Tour
Seacliff History Tour
Have you lived in Aptos for a long time or just moved to the area and want to learn more about the history of Aptos? Join a state […]
8 events,
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: 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 […]
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Walk
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Walk
On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars […]
7 events,
Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour
Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour
Join us for a 2-mile guided walk through Santa Cruz’s most sensitive ecosystem: the sandhills. Learn about the habitat’s formation, as well as the uniquely adapted plants and […]
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 Burleigh Murray Ranch
Guided Walk at Burleigh Murray Ranch
Join State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will […]
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
(FULL) Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
(FULL) Half Moon Bay: Junior Rangers
This 1-hour program for 7 to 12 year olds teaches about the importance of nature and our coastal heritage through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior […]
2 events,
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers (FULL)
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers (FULL)
Any 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 […]
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers (FULL)
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers (FULL)
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 […]
2 events,
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
New Brighton State Beach: Junior Rangers
New Brighton State Beach: 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 […]
6 events,
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: 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 […]
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 […]
5 events,
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: Little Rangers
Any 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 Pescadero Marsh Preserve
Guided Walk at Pescadero Marsh Preserve
Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh […]
Seacliff State Beach: Junior Rangers
Seacliff State Beach: 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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