Explore the Redwoods with a Redwoods Researcher
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesLearn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on this fun, varied hike with researcher Zane Moore. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 4 […]
Underwater Parks Day
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesExplore your local Marine Protected Area and see the highest tides of the year! Daily activities for this three-day weekend event will include arts and crafts in the visitor […]
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 […]
Mission Strategy Game
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesGather round the table and play a board game set in the 18th century. Spend Spanish real coins and roll the sheep’s knucklebone to determine the fate of […]
Sequoia Audubon Trail
Pescadero State Beach , United StatesEnjoy an easy 2-mile hike along the California coast into the Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve with popular spots for good bird watching. Bring water and snacks. Close toed […]
Drop-In Family Craft – Paper Poppies
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy an informal afternoon creating a bouquet of poppies to celebrate spring in California. Event free. For more information, please call (831) 425-5849. Event free.
Artist Walk
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesJoin us for an artist’s walk around the Redwood loop, where muralist and fine artist Ann Thiermann will demonstrate ideas about sketching redwoods. The walk will be followed […]
Elephant Seal Equal Access Tour
Año Nuevo State Park 1 New Years Creek Rd, Pesecadero, CA, United StatesTo accommodate those who require mobility assistance, Año Nuevo offers a 2-hour tour for visitors to access the natural preserve and view the elephant seals. An ADA-compliant wheelchair-accessible […]
Park Restoration Work Day
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesHelp dig and pull invasive plants to make a big difference! Bring gloves and trowels or borrow ours. Be ready to get a bit dirty and wear closed […]
The History of Wilder Ranch: A tour of the Historic Ranch Buildings
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesDiscover what life was like a century or more ago on this innovative dairy ranch. The hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farm house, […]