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Guided Redwood Grove Walk

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

How do redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? How important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Why are there so few old-growth trees left? […]

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Guided Bird Walk

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

Meet in the campground for an approximately 2 mile stroll to discover the wintering birds of the Santa Cruz Sandhills. The campground is located off Graham Hill Road […]

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Guided Hike in Burleigh Murray State Park

Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park , United States

Join us on a leisurely 2-mile, two-hour hike along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. Enjoy one of our area’s hidden treasures as you learn […]

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Whale Watching

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United States

From the boardwalk behind the visitor center, watch for gray whales on their annual migration. Docents are stationed on site to help you know what to look for […]

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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Drop-In Family Craft: Paper Poppies

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

Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. Create a bouquet of poppies to celebrate spring in California. Event is free.

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Joe’s Garden Work Day

Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

Roll up your sleeves and dig in during Joe's Garden Work Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4. Volunteers are needed to help prune, […]

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Volunteer Training

Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

Assist with class visits, private tours and special events as a docent at Castro Adobe State Historic Park. This involves sharing the stories of the families who made […]

Book Talk: Jennifer Ackerman

Bookshop Santa Cruz along with Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks presents award-winning science writer Jennifer Ackerman and her new book, The Genius of Birds. Combining a travelogue with a scientific […]

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Coastal Wildflower Day

Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The 4th annual Coastal Wildflower Day marks the start of California Native Plant Week, celebrating the native wildflowers of the San Mateo coast with activities for the whole […]