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Mission Building Game

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Gather round the table and play a board game set in the 18th Century. Spend Spanish real coins and roll the sheep’s knucklebone to determine the fate of your […]

Free
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Birding for Beginners

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United States

Join us for a 2-mile morning stroll to discover the wildlife of the Santa Cruz Sandhills. Meet at the Mountain Parks Foundation Nature Store in the day-use area […]

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Outlook from Mt. McAbee

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Join docent Hal Anjo on a hike to McAbee Outlook. We'll stop at the top and enjoy the lovely ocean views, returning through a beautiful old-growth redwood forest. […]

Free

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Evening Campfire Programs

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Join us in our historic campfire center for an evening of song and story. Serenade the glittering stars and learn about redwood ecology, creatures of the forest or […]

Free

Guided Hike through Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve

Pescadero State Beach , United States

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 […]

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Twilight Adaptation Adventure

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Twilight marks the end of day and the beginning of night. Animals that come out at night have special adaptations to survive. Come test your nocturnal abilities on […]

Free

First Friday

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Take part in First Friday Santa Cruz art tour. Stop by Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park where a docent will be discussing and displaying Central California indigenous materials. Also, […]

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Zanja Hike: Walk the Path of Early Santa Cruz’s Water History!

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

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Hike the Last Chance Trail

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Join docent Steve Stolper as we hike the mysterious Last Chance Trail. We follow East Waddell Creek as it meanders through a deep forested canyon. The highlight of […]

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