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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 […]
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Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a […]
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
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 […]
Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event
Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event
Step back in time at this living history event! Enjoy blacksmithing and machine shop demonstrations, tour through Victorian-era house museums, make fun crafts and play old-fashioned games! This […]
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Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods […]
Historic Ground Tours at Wilder Ranch
Historic Ground Tours at Wilder Ranch
Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860's cow […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
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Seacliff History Walk
Seacliff History Walk
Seacliff State Beach invites you to join our History Walk Join a State Parks docent for a 90-minute walk and discover the stories and history of Seacliff, the […]
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Guided Walk at Gray Whale Cove
Guided Walk at Gray Whale Cove
Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2 mile hike […]
Sandhills Guided Hike
Sandhills Guided Hike
Hike around an ancient seafloor?! Yes please! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Santa Cruz Sandhills, we'll be meandering through sandy soils on the mountain top, about […]
Wilder Ranch 2025 Volunteer Training
Wilder Ranch 2025 Volunteer Training
Join the team! Come to the Wilder Ranch State Park Volunteer Training! Learn how to lead history and nature tours, help with field trips, care for farm animals, […]
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Guided Walk at Bean Hollow
Guided Walk at Bean Hollow
Join a State Park Educator and enjoy the flora, fauna, and coastal views on this leisurely 1.5 mile out-and-back along the bluffs between Bean Hollow State Beach and […]
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods […]
Historic Ground Tours at Wilder Ranch
Historic Ground Tours at Wilder Ranch
Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860's cow […]
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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 […]
Fuel Reduction Work Day: Henry Cowell Redwoods
Fuel Reduction Work Day: Henry Cowell Redwoods
This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load […]
Nature in Your Neighborhood Book Talk with Marni Fylling
Nature in Your Neighborhood Book Talk with Marni Fylling
Join Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks for a book talk with author and illustrator Marni Fylling! This free event is Friday, March 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at […]
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Community Planting Day
Community Planting Day
Join California State Parks, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, Monterey Bay Living Shoreline Program, and Groundswell Coastal Ecology for a community planting day at Rio del Mar State Beach. Volunteers will […]
Big Basin Redwoods – Plant Walk
Big Basin Redwoods – Plant Walk
Join us for a guided program about the native plants at Big Basin State Park. During this program, we will learn to identify a handful of native plants, […]
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a […]
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Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
Lighthouse History Walk
Lighthouse History Walk
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Meet by the fence in front of the first cottage. Hear […]
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Castro Adobe Open House
Castro Adobe Open House
This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of the Castro family, and the two-story adobe hacienda built over 170 years ago. […]
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a […]
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
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 […]
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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 […]
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
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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 […]
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Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a […]
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
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 […]
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Tour
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Tour
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods […]
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Rancho del Oso – Birding
Rancho del Oso – Birding
Come spend the morning lookin' at a handful of bird species and learn about their behaviors, life histories, and diagnostic features! We're sure to see year-round residents in […]
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
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Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a […]
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
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 […]
Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event
Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event
Step back in time at this living history event! Enjoy blacksmithing and machine shop demonstrations, tour through Victorian-era house museums, make fun crafts and play old-fashioned games! This […]
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Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods […]
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays […]
Lighthouse History Walk
Lighthouse History Walk
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Meet by the fence in front of the first cottage. Hear […]
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