If you grew up in Santa Cruz or have kids there now, chances are you’ve explored the aloe “caves” located right outside the historic Meder House at Wilder Ranch. Local artist Michael Bencze has created a beautiful tribute to this unofficial playground with a portrait of the aloe bushes and the historic buildings behind them.
Prints are unframed and measure 14″ x 11″.
Shiitake, Red Amanita, Oyster… these are but a handful of fascinating fungi you’ll find as you piece together this Mushroom Rainbow 1000 Piece Puzzle, illustrated by Kelsey Oseid. Once you’ve completed the puzzle, test your knowledge see if you can find some of these colorful fungi on your favorite local trails!
A sturdy, backpack-sized field guide to the most common California mushrooms. Great for your next rainy day hike!
Plush, cozy, and covered in tiny mushrooms. These luxurious socks are a must-have!
Available in Mens and Womens sizing. Fiber Content: 62% Rayon From Bamboo, 36% Nylon, 2% Spandex
This locally-printed sticker incorporates the original Wilder Ranch cattle brand, which was used in the Victorian-era dairy farming days!
Looks great on a laptop, water bottle, sketchbook, or anywhere you’d like to show off a bit of Wilder flair (but please don’t stick it on a cow).
Measures approx 3″ x 3″.
Bring home a little bit of Wilder Ranch magic with our new mini candle! Fill your space with the scent of honey and wildflowers. Beautifully packaged, and made by a local artist!
Each mini candle will burn for approximately 10 hours, depending on use.
This unique field guide provides a beautifully illustrative snapshot of California’s birdlife by closely studying 120 specific and easily-scene species. Far more than just an identification guide, the Californian’s Guide to Birds Among Us goes into fascinating detail about the habits, behavior, habitats of common California birds. The best field guides spark curiosity, and Charles Hood has written a book that will draw the casual birder ever deeper into the avian world.
If you often find yourself pausing on a hike to wonder what that plant or tree might be, California Plants is just the book for you! Organized by habitat (including grasslands, forests, marshes, and coastal areas), Matt Ritter’s book is accessible for all levels of knowledge. Also available at the Natural Bridges, Wilder Ranch, Seacliff and Santa Cruz Mission ParkStores.