Tide Pool Tours
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesDiscover our ocean-side critters on this one-hour docent-led tour. Meet at the Natural Bridges Visitor Center.
Vaqueros on the Rancho
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesThis 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 […]
Women of the Castro Adobe
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesWithout 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 […]
Redwood Grove Loop Walk
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 […]
Movie at the Mission: Disney’s “The Brave Little Toaster”
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesFriends 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 […]
Wilder Ranch Bike Tour
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesExplore 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 […]
Campfire Programs
Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesThis is a free, family-friendly program.
Campfire Program
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesJoin us in our campfire center for an evening of song and story. Serenade the glittering stars and learn about redwood ecology, creatures of the forest or stories […]
Little Rangers
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesDiscover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This program is designed for […]
The Secrets of Castle Rock
Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA, United StatesCastle Rock State Park is known for its expansive views, marvelous rock formations and great rock climbing opportunities, yet there are many more secrets to share with you! […]