Santa Cruz Mission State "Jurassic" Park
Saturday, August 16th
Doors open at 7:00pm, Movie at Sunset

Thankfully, we do not have a real Jurassic State Park in our region, but we do have a much safer alternative for all you amateur paleontologists out there. Come and join us this Saturday for an outdoor screening of “Jurassic Park: The Lost World” at the Santa Cruz Mission Adobe!

A research team is sent to the Jurassic Park Site B island to study the dinosaurs there, while another team approaches with another agenda. (Rated PG-13 for sci-fi terror and violence).

The movie will be shown outside in the beautiful courtyard with spectacular views of Downtown Santa Cruz. Please bring your own chair or something comfortable to sit on as the seating area is over concrete. Low profile lawn chairs are permitted. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis, although those with taller chairs will be requested to sit in the back.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the Snack Shack with proceeds benefitting Friends. Don't miss the Dino Nuggets!

The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is located at 144 School Street, off Mission and Emmet Street in Santa Cruz.

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Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy our August First Friday @ The Mission with artist Erika Perloff and music by The Mystic Truebudoors!

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful evening as the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park hosted our final First Friday of the season. Local artist Erika Perloff displayed her beautiful artwork in the courtyard as guests perused the offerings and mingled to the groovy tunes of the Mystic Truebudoors

Special thanks to Erika, the Mystic Truebudoors and all the amazing volunteers who helped make it an evening to remember!

This event was the final First Friday of the season, but we look forward to more fun and festivities next season...see you there!

We're almost ready to send our yearly membership renewal reminders to your mailbox, but if you want to be ahead of the curve, you can easily (and paperlessly!) renew your membership online by clicking here or going to www.thatsmypark.com/donate/membership.

Your membership with Friends is the key to the future of Santa Cruz County State Parks and Beaches and there's no way we could do what we do without your help.

There are several other easy ways to renew:

* Send a check to:
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks,
144 School St, Santa Cruz CA 95060

* Over the phone by calling our Membership Coordinator Cathryn 831-429-1840 x107

* In person at any of our ParkStores (located at Natural Bridges State Beach, Seacliff State Beach, New Brighton State Beach, Wilder Ranch State Park, and the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park)

The gift of your membership is absolutely vital for us to continue our mission to protect and preserve our beautiful Santa Cruz County state parks and beaches. Member benefits include…

• 15% off all ParkStore, ParkStore Online and Henry Cowell Nature Store purchases for your entire membership year

•  A one-day day-use parking pass good at any Santa Cruz County State Park or Beach

•  Advanced invitations to all our events and activities

For information on how to renew with or join our “Legacy Circle” donor program, please call our Membership Coordinator Cathryn at 831-429-1840 x107.

RANCHO DEL OSO
Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 12 – 4 pm
Grizzly Bear Critter Crafts and Drop in Activities from Noon – 4 pm
Self-Guided Grizzly Bear Trail Loop from Noon to 4 pm
Fireside Stories at Noon
Walking with the Bears at 2 pm

Celebrate the once-abundant California Grizzly Bear that roamed Waddell Valley. Throughout the day there will be crafts and activities for all ages at the Nature and History Center.

At noon, there will be Grizzly Bear story time with activities around the fire for children and their families. At 2 pm, join us for a guided walk into the forest, where we will imagine what the forest might have been like with Grizzly Bears roaming around.