Enjoy a relaxing lunch outdoors at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on Thursdays this summer. PopUp Picnics in the Park will be held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. […]

There are many animals that call the redwood forest their home. Sometimes we may not be able to see them, but they’re there! Join us on a walk […]

There are many animals that call the redwood forest their home. Sometimes we may not be able to see them, but they’re there! Join us on a walk […]

Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is designed […]

This fun program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This 30-minute program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the […]

No Safeway? No Home Depot? No pharmacy? How did the Ohlone Indians survive? Take a walk with Docent Eva Fewel and learn about some of the plants the […]

Play games, hike, and explore the redwood forest during this 1-hour program for kids’ ages 7-12. Sorry parents, this is a kid’s only program! Meet at the Campfire […]

How did lumbermen cut down these tall, tall trees? What was life like in a logging camp? What tools did they use? Join Docent Paul Fewel as he […]

Come and see how Mission Santa Cruz participated in a world economy back in the early 1800s. We will look at some of the major products of the […]

How would you make dinner if you lived in Butano State Park 500 years ago? No supermarkets, no stoves, not even pots and pans.... Join Naturalist Interpreter Rosanna […]

Join Naturalist Interpreter Alicia for a 2-hour stroll along the Six Bridges Trail to watch and learn about the birds of the park. Meet at the Six Bridges […]

Imagine, play, learn and explore during this thirty-minute program for children ages 3-6 and their families. Youngsters will be introduced to the beach and discover the California coastline. […]

Celebrate Independence Day with a campfire, sing-a-long and talent show! If you have a skit, poem, song or a talent you’d like to share, sign up at headquarters […]

Join us around the campfire for an hour of activities about the natural and cultural history of the park. We will have marshmallow roasting, songs, trivia, and a […]

Join us for a 1-mile, 2-hour guided walk along the Sequoia Audubon Trail in the Pescadero Marsh, an important stop along the Pacific Flyway. Learn about the fascinating […]

Join Bryce Stauble and learn to identify many of Waddell Valley’s plants within Rancho del Oso’s seven diverse habitats. Observe the monthly change of the ecosystems. Each walk […]

Join Docent Hal Anjo on one of our most diverse hikes—by mountain streams, oak woodlands, chaparral and redwoods. You’ll discuss forests, flowers and fires on a six-mile, 3.5-hour […]

Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is designed […]

Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is designed […]

Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is designed […]

Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is designed […]

Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is designed […]

Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is designed […]

Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is designed […]

Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is designed […]

The Pigeon Point Lighthouse is currently under repair, but that doesn’t mean that the First Order Fresnel Lens can’t shine! The Fresnel lens, the original lighthouse beacon, will […]