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Hike to Lime Kilns

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

On this moderately paced, challenging hike we will explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of Wilder Ranch State Park. Meet at the Wilder Ranch […]

Free
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Garden Planting and Wool Day

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Imagine yourself at Wilder Ranch in the early part of the 20th century and help plant the heirloom vegetable garden as it would have been circa 1900. Observe […]

Focusing on Flowers – Photography Hike

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

Beginners to advanced photographers and nature enthusiasts alike are invited on a five mile hike through towering redwoods and rare ancient marine deposits discovering panoramic views along the […]

Free

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Tide Pool Tours

Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Discover our ocean-side critters on this one-hour docent-led tour. Meet at the Natural Bridges Visitor Center.

Free

Vaqueros on the Rancho

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

This event is sold out. Learn about and celebrate the vaquero traditions at Vaqueros on the Rancho, a fundraiser to support the creation of Castro Adobe State Historic […]

$25

Women of the Castro Adobe

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

Without working women out in front and behind the scenes, our adobe would have fallen apart ages ago. From the first indigenous woman to light the fire in […]

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Redwood Grove Loop Walk

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

How 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 […]

Free

Movie at the Mission: Disney’s “The Brave Little Toaster”

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

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks kicks off summer special events with Movie at the Mission featuring Disney’s “The Brave Little Toaster”. “The Brave Little Toaster” is the […]

Free

Wilder Ranch Bike Tour

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Explore our coastline on this 1-hour, 3-mile bike tour to discover and discuss a wide range of topics from marine critters to how the temperate weather shapes the […]

Free
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Campfire Programs

Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

This is a free, family-friendly program.

Free