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Read-a-loud at the Ranch (Virtual)

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

Discover how kids kept themselves busy a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. Join us inside the 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse for a Read-A-Loud about farm animals. […]

Free
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Virtual History Walk

Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

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. […]

Free

Super Sea Otters (Virtual)

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

Discover the amazing adaptations of sea otters and how they can survive in the chilly ocean water. This program is aimed at 1st-3rd graders and their families, but everyone […]

Free

Life at a Lighthouse (Virtual)

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United States

Unlike many other light stations, Pigeon Point was considered a great "family station". Come learn how a lighthouse keeper and their family could live relatively normal lives, even […]

Free

Who Is It?: Marine Mammal ID (Virtual)

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

When you look just off the beach realize “…that’s not a surfer…” how can you tell which marine mammal you are seeing? Explore the visitor center to discover […]

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It’s a Wet, Wet World (Virtual)

Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

What happens to rain when it hits the ground? Follow a single rain drop to discover its journey. Find out how all water on earth is connected and […]

Free
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The Only Constant at Castle Rock is Change (Virtual)

Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA, United States

Tele-join us at Castle Rock to see how the park's holding up, and while you're here learn a bit about the ever-changing landscape of the Santa Cruz Mountains. […]

Free

Salt Marsh Safari (Virtual)

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

What's that sneaky smell next to the beach at Natural Bridges? Did you know there's more wildlife living in our salt marsh than anywhere else in the park? […]

Free
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Gardening and Wool Day (CANCELED)

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

**All in-person guided tours, programs and large events at state parks and beaches are canceled until further notice. Join a fun-filled day of classic springtime ranch activities! Help […]

What Can We Learn From the Tallest Living Beings? (Virtual)

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

What wisdom can we gain from redwoods and why we should care? Discover why and how these giant organisms grow so big and live so long! This program […]

Free