- No events scheduled for July 4, 2016.
- No events scheduled for July 5, 2016.
- No events scheduled for July 6, 2016.
Special Two-Hour Junior Rangers
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder CreekGuided Adobe Tours (afternoon)
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa CruzHere Comes the Sun: Look through a Solar Telescope!
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder CreekWeek of Events
Special Two-Hour Junior Rangers
Special Two-Hour Junior Rangers
This special Junior Rangers is for kids ages 7-12 only. We’ll be taking a hike, so make sure your Junior Ranger dresses appropriately, with closed-toe shoes. Please register […]
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers is a statewide program in California State Parks for kids ages 7-12. The drop-in, free programs will be held Thursdays in the summer at Santa Cruz […]
Star Stroll
Star Stroll
We not only love to learn about the river and trees, but about our cosmos as well! Along this 2-mile round-trip stroll to the Observation Deck, you may […]
Guided Adobe Tours (afternoon)
Guided Adobe Tours (afternoon)
Join us at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park for a guided tour of the oldest building in Santa Cruz. Come learn about the many families who […]
Rivers and Redwoods
Rivers and Redwoods
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is more than just redwoods! Join one of our docents as we explore beyond the old growth forest and onto the river. This […]
Birding for Beginners in Waddell Valley
Birding for Beginners in Waddell Valley
Naturalist Interpreter Jeremy Lin will lead an approximate two-mile hike to observe and enjoy morning wildlife at Rancho del Oso. We will take our time and move slowly. […]
What’s that Bird?
What’s that Bird?
This easy, one-mile stroll with Docent Karen DeMello will introduce you to the birds of the redwood forest. Beginner birders are welcomed! Bring binoculars if you have them–but […]
Guided Hike along the Gray Whale Cove Trail
Guided Hike along the Gray Whale Cove Trail
Join us for a moderate 2-mile, two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at McNee Ranch at Montara State Beach. Enjoy ocean views, coastal plants, and […]
Basket Making Workshop
Basket Making Workshop
Join Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Docent Cheryle VanDeVeer or a fun, free, family workshop learning how to make a basket from local pine needles. Meet at the […]
Here Comes the Sun: Look through a Solar Telescope!
Here Comes the Sun: Look through a Solar Telescope!
Come to the campfire center and look through a solar telescope at the sun. You'll see sunspots, solar prominences, and other features of our closest star as you […]
Redwood Guided Walks
Redwood Guided Walks
Join Naturalist Interpreter Alicia for a 3 mile stroll along Little Butano Creek Trail and discover the redwood forest. Bring water and snacks. Meet at the Little Butano […]
Guided Hike in Burleigh Murray State Park
Guided Hike in Burleigh Murray State Park
Join us on a leisurely 2-mile, two-hour hike along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. Enjoy one of our area’s hidden treasures as you learn […]
Nature Wander
Nature Wander
Find out what’s growing and blooming right now in the Waddell Valley on this approximately 1-mile, 1.5-hour guided walk with docent naturalist Ann Garside. She will share information […]