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Read-A-Loud in the Redwoods (Virtual)
Join State Park Interpreter Susan as she reads The Salamander Room by Anne Mazer. Listen to this wonderful story about a boy who wanted to take a salamander…
Baking Out of the Wilder Cookbook (Virtual)
Join us in the kitchen of the 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse for a baking demonstration using a recipe pulled right out of the Wilder cookbook. This week we…
Skulls and Pelts: Identifying the Animals of Big Basin (Virtual)
Who lives in Big Basin? Learn to recognize some of our creatures by their skulls and pelts. See how large a mountain lion is compared to a bobcat.…
Hard Day’s Work on the Ranch (Virtual)
The Wilder family ran an enterprising and innovative dairy ranch for nearly a century. On this tour, we will explore behind the scenes in the 1859 Gothic Revival…
Castle Rock is for the Birds (Virtual)
Tele-join us on Instagram as we stream live from Castle Rock to show you how the park's holding up, answer any questions you have, and talk a bit…
Diving into the Monterey Bay (Virtual)
Discover the special place of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and how you can be scientists while walking along the beach. This program is aimed at K-2nd graders…
Daily Life at the Mission through Containers (Virtual)
We’ll look at how people stored and carried resources at the Santa Cruz Mission, as we paint a picture of daily life in the mission. Have your 4th grade…
Virtual History Walk
How did Aptos get its name? Who was the "Madman of Seacliff”? Get the inside scoop on the history of Aptos. This program is for an all-ages audience.…
Gardens of Time (Virtual)
Stroll through history as we visit the various gardens within our courtyard and patio. This program is for an all-ages audience. Like our Facebook page to receive a…
A Shipwreck Legacy (Virtual)
Throughout much of its history, the California coast has been considered to be one of the more treacherous to navigate for those travelling by sea. Come learn about…