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2 events,
CASPBA: Skyline Sojourn 2023
Wednesday June 21 - Sunday June 25, 2023 (Payment reflects total experience, not just 24 hours) Please note: You are now beginning the registration process. You must complete […]
Little Rangers: Natural Bridges State Beach
Little Rangers: Natural Bridges State Beach
Participants are invited to learn about nature, play games, and listen to stories and songs. Meet at the Visitor Center. Parents or caregivers are required to stay and […]
1 event,
4 events,
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
This 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 […]
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
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 Ranger and […]
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks – Public Meeting
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 […]
4 events,
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 – 12-year-olds. Journey back in time through crafts, games, and STEAM activities. Explore the landscapes and lifeways of people from […]
5 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 […]
Junior Rangers: Butano State Park
Junior Rangers: Butano State Park
A 1-hour program for 7 to 12-year-olds teaches the importance of nature through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior Ranger and earn prizes while learning how […]
Little Rangers: New Brighton State Beach
Little Rangers: New Brighton State Beach
Any 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 […]
12 events,
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little 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, […]
Birdwatching
Birdwatching
Join 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! […]
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior 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 […]
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 Loma Prieta town site the saw mill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and […]
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior 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
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
1 event,
Little Rangers: Natural Bridges State Beach
Little Rangers: Natural Bridges State Beach
Participants are invited to learn about nature, play games, and listen to stories and songs. Meet at the Visitor Center. Parents or caregivers are required to stay and […]
1 event,
Wilder Ranch State Park – Old-Fashioned Independence Day
Wilder Ranch State Park – Old-Fashioned Independence Day
All 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 […]
2 events,
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
This 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 […]
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
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 Ranger and […]
4 events,
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 – 12-year-olds. Journey back in time through crafts, games, and STEAM activities. Explore the landscapes and lifeways of people from […]
5 events,
Seacliff History Walk
Seacliff History Walk
Join a State Park docent on this one mile 90 minute-long stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back to get the lowdown on Rafael Castro, Claus Spreckels, […]
Junior Rangers: Butano State Park
Junior Rangers: Butano State Park
A 1-hour program for 7 to 12-year-olds teaches the importance of nature through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior Ranger and earn prizes while learning how […]
Little Rangers: Sunset State Beach
Little Rangers: Sunset State Beach
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 […]
12 events,
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little 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
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior 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
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
8 events,
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior 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
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
This 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 […]
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
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 Ranger and […]
4 events,
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 – 12-year-olds. Journey back in time through crafts, games, and STEAM activities. Explore the landscapes and lifeways of people from […]
5 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 […]
Junior Rangers: Butano State Park
Junior Rangers: Butano State Park
A 1-hour program for 7 to 12-year-olds teaches the importance of nature through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior Ranger and earn prizes while learning how […]
Little Rangers: New Brighton State Beach
Little Rangers: New Brighton State Beach
Any 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 […]
12 events,
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little 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, […]
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior 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 […]
9 events,
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior 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 […]
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
This 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 […]
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
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 Ranger and […]
4 events,
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 – 12-year-olds. Journey back in time through crafts, games, and STEAM activities. Explore the landscapes and lifeways of people from […]
5 events,
Seacliff History Walk
Seacliff History Walk
Join a State Park docent on this one mile 90 minute-long stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back to get the lowdown on Rafael Castro, Claus Spreckels, […]
Junior Rangers: Butano State Park
Junior Rangers: Butano State Park
A 1-hour program for 7 to 12-year-olds teaches the importance of nature through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior Ranger and earn prizes while learning how […]
Little Rangers: New Brighton State Beach
Little Rangers: New Brighton State Beach
Any 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 […]
16 events,
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little 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, […]
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior 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 […]
11 events,
Wilder Ranch Backcountry Hike
Wilder Ranch Backcountry Hike
On this hike we will be discovering the natural history of Wilder Ranch as well as the people and forces that shaped it. Be prepared to explore for […]
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior 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
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
This 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 […]
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
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 Ranger and […]
4 events,
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 – 12-year-olds. Journey back in time through crafts, games, and STEAM activities. Explore the landscapes and lifeways of people from […]
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Butano State Park
Junior Rangers: Butano State Park
A 1-hour program for 7 to 12-year-olds teaches the importance of nature through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior Ranger and earn prizes while learning how […]
Little Rangers: Sunset State Beach
Little Rangers: Sunset State Beach
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 […]
18 events,
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Little 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
Junior Rangers: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Junior 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
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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,
Junior Rangers: Portola Redwoods State Park
Junior Rangers: Portola Redwoods State Park
During this 1-hour program for 7- to 12-year-olds, kids become Junior Rangers by participating in nature activities to earn prizes while learning how to protect the natural world! […]
The Forest of Nisene Marks – History Under the Redwoods
The Forest of Nisene Marks – History Under the Redwoods
Delve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk to the Loma Prieta town site the saw mill and fossils deep inside the redwood forest. Bring water and […]
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 […]
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0 events,
2 events,
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
Family Rangers: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
This 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 […]
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
Junior Rangers: Half Moon Bay
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 Ranger and […]
4 events,
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Little Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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 […]
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
Junior Rangers: Seacliff State Beach
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: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
Junior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 – 12-year-olds. Journey back in time through crafts, games, and STEAM activities. Explore the landscapes and lifeways of people from […]
7 events,
Seacliff History Walk
Seacliff History Walk
Join a State Park docent on this one mile 90 minute-long stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back to get the lowdown on Rafael Castro, Claus Spreckels, […]