Life on the Ranch: Family Living History Day
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWilder Ranch State Park invites you to experience old-time activities from its rancho, dairy farm, and cowboy rodeo days. Hands-on activities and living history presentations vary each month […]
Wool, Spinning and Weaving
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesHow did an isolated settlement clothe the hundreds of people who lived there? Take an in depth look at the cloth industry of Mission Santa Cruz. We will […]
Panther Beach Clean-up
Coast Dairies State Park , United StatesPanther Beach is in need of our help. Please join us for the first of many efforts to clean our beaches and spread awareness to protect our beach […]
Junior Rangers – Creek Detectives
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesDiscover adaptation of the creatures of the creek with State Park docent naturalists Tom and Ed. This one-hour program is designed for kids ages 7-12. Sorry parents, this […]
Redwood Grove Loop Walk – Morning
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesHow do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. […]
Guided Nature Walk – The Amazing Redwood Community
Butano State Park 1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesJoin our docent naturalists Tom and Ed for a 3 mile round-trip walk along the Little Butano Creek Trail to discover the beautiful plants and animals of the […]
Redwood Grove Loop Walk – Afternoon
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesHow do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll […]
Fireworks Watch Party
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWatch the city's 150th birthday fireworks show from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on Saturday, Oct. 1. We'll be gathering at 7 p.m. for a campfire, storytelling, […]
Outlook from Mt. McAbee
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesJoin 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. […]
Santa Cruz County History Fair
For the first time, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks will participate in the Santa Cruz County History Fair, hosted by Friends of Cowell Lime Works. The event […]