Discover the special place of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and how you can be scientists while walking along the beach. This program is aimed at K-2nd graders […]

Take a close-up look at some of the objects from the museum and consider what they tell us about the lives of the people who used them during […]

Learn about the history of the SS Palo Alto and how a ship made out of concrete can float. This program is for an all-ages audience. Like our […]

Stroll through history as we visit the various gardens within our courtyard and patio. This program is for an all-ages audience. Like our Facebook page to receive a […]

Meet a snake! Learn about Rancho del Oso’s seven distinct habitats, home to specially adapted plants and animals, with State Park Interpreter Jeremy Lin and Amy Patten of […]

Join State Park Interpreter Joseph Rogers as he reads the book “A Lighthouse Saves the Day” by Robert Lieber next to the Fresnel lens of Pigeon Point. Learn […]

Tune in to discover the awe-inspiring Monarch Butterfly, a creature of unbelievable beauty and willpower. Learn about its complex life of transformation and travel, where the Monarch spends […]

 Tune in to learn about and explore one of the tallest lighthouses on the west coast. This program is for an all-ages audience. Like our Facebook page to […]

Sea otters are not only adorable but play a very important role in their habitat. Tune in to learn about otters’ special adaptions and their story of recovery. […]

Dive on into our aquarium at Seacliff State Beach and discover what adaptations different marine invertebrates use to survive in their habitat. This program is aimed at 3rd-5th graders […]

Come learn about the ever-changing landscape of Castle Rock State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains, from geology and plate tectonics to current conservation practices within the park. […]

Learn about the threat plastic pollution poses on our beautiful Monterey Bay and what you can do to help! This program is for an all-ages audience. Like our […]

Discover the different species of sharks in the Monterey Bay and how they use their senses to track down prey. This program is for an all-ages audience. Like […]

This program introduces the evolutionary history and adaptations of the northern elephant seals of Año Nuevo State Reserve. Explore the habitat, behaviors, and adaptations of the northern elephant […]

What makes owls so unique and special? Why do we call them the teachers of the night and what exactly can we learn from them? This program will […]

Learn all about the endemic species found in the Santa Cruz Sandhills and the threats they currently face. This program will also address what each and every one […]

Discover how kids kept themselves busy a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. We’ll explore the 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse, historic pastimes and music, and include a […]

The Wilder family ran an enterprising and innovative dairy ranch for nearly a century. On this tour, we will explore behind the scenes in the 1859 Gothic Revival […]