No Safeway? No Home Depot? No pharmacy? How did the Ohlone Indians survive? Docent Eva Fewel will have plant samples and tools that the local Native Californians used. Learn how they collected, processed and used the local plants. Stop by our visitor center any time during this drop-in program. Free event. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 338-8883.
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Wildflower and Nature Hike of Waddell Valley
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 is unique as blooming flowers and pollinators are constantly in flux! This walk is a leisurely four-hour amble that is great for learning the native habitat we are experiencing. Bring lunch, questions and spirited fervor! Meet at the Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center, which is located 17 miles north of Santa Cruz, at 3600 Hwy. 1 in Davenport.
For more information, please call (831) 427-2288 or email RDOPIS@parks.ca.gov. Event made possible by Waddell Creek Association, California State Park volunteers, and California State Parks. Visit us on the web at www.ranchodeloso.org and www.parks.ca.gov.
Wildflower and Nature Hike of Waddell Valley
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 is unique as blooming flowers and pollinators are constantly in flux! This walk is a leisurely four-hour amble that is great for learning the native habitat we are experiencing. Bring lunch, questions and spirited fervor! Meet at the Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center, which is located 17 miles north of Santa Cruz, at 3600 Hwy. 1 in Davenport.
For more information, please call (831) 427-2288 or email RDOPIS@parks.ca.gov. Event made possible by Waddell Creek Association, California State Park volunteers, and California State Parks. Visit us on the web at www.ranchodeloso.org and www.parks.ca.gov.
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 about the plants of Rancho del Oso as the group walks from coastal scrub through one of the last native stands of Monterey Pine left in the world. Hike starts at the Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center, which is located 17 miles north of Santa Cruz, at 3600 Highway 1 in Davenport.
Meteor Trail Hike
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 hike. This somewhat strenuous ascent is rewarded with ocean views on a clear day. Bring water, lunch and good hiking shoes. Meet at Park Headquarters. Parking is $10 and supports the park.
Hike to Ocean View Summit
Escape the crowds on this 6-mile loop through shaded forest to a hilltop view of the coast. Join Docent Steve Stolper as we climb the Meteor Trail through the trees, gaining 600 feet before emerging at Ocean View Summit. After a relaxed lunch, we descend back into the forest and return to headquarters. Bring at least one liter of water, lunch, snacks, and appropriate clothing. Meet at park headquarters. Free event. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 338-8883.
Zanja Hike: Walk the Path of Early Santa Cruz’s Water History!
Imagine our city’s landscape as it appeared 200 years ago. Trace the course of the old water canal (“zanja”) that was dug to Mission Santa Cruz by Ohlone indigenous people in the late 18th century. After the mission’s secularization, the “zanja” continued to be used until up till around the 1870s.
Join educator and local history author Dean Silvers on this 2-hour, 2.5-mile gradual downhill trek from Spring Street to the Santa Cruz Mission with views, maps, photos and discussion as we piece together the route of this historic waterway. A map will be provided to each participant.
RSVPs are encouraged. Email to reserve your spot. Meet at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park at 9:30 a.m. to carpool. Park downtown and walk to the Mission via the North Pacific stairs or Mission Street to School Street. Limited parking is available at the end of Spring Street, where the hike will begin at 10 a.m. Bring a bag lunch, water, hat and sunglasses, and layers of clothing.
Dean Silvers has lived in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas all of his life. He graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 1974 and helped established bilingual education programs in each of the school districts in which he taught primary grades for 34 years. He wrote and filmed a 14-hour video history of Santa Cruz County that was intended for younger students. Later, he translated his video script into Spanish to make a 400-page student history book, which had 200 pages of maps, illustrations and photos. He has written several articles on Santa Cruz County history, especially focusing on the history of the Mission Santa Cruz water supply and local creeks. Two self-published books were the result of that research. In addition, he has researched and written the history of all sides of his family.
Full Moon Madness (Canceled)
Come spend an evening of astronomy and galactic greatness at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Enjoy live jazz music, arts and crafts, special astronomer guest speaker, moonlit guided walk, and stargazing with telescopes! Event held at visitor center. Free event. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 335-7077.
Full Moon Madness (Canceled)
Come spend an evening of astronomy and galactic greatness at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Enjoy live jazz music, arts and crafts, special astronomer guest speaker, moonlit guided walk, and stargazing with telescopes! Event held at visitor center. Free event. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 335-7077.
Full Moon Madness (CANCELLED)
Come spend an evening of astronomy and galactic greatness at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Enjoy live jazz music, arts and crafts, special astronomer guest speaker, moonlit guided walk, and stargazing with telescopes! Event held at visitor center. Free event. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 335-7077.