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Half Moon Bay Junior Rangers

Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

This 1-hour program for 7 to 12 year olds teaches about the importance of nature and our coastal heritage through exploration, games, and various activities. Become a Junior […]

Kids look towards the sky, trying to catch an unseen object

Sunset State Beach Junior (FULL)

Sunset State Beach 201 Sunset Beach Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, and more. This 1-hour program is for kids ages 7-12 only. Please meet at the Campfire Center […]

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Tide Pool Tour (FULL)

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

Explore our spectacular tidepools on this 1.5 hour guided tour. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring layered clothing and good walking shoes. Day use fee for vehicles is […]

Helen Macdonald Vesper Flights Free Virtual book talk Sunday, July 18th at 11am

Virtual Book Talk: ‘Vesper Flights’ by Helen Macdonald

Bookshop Santa Cruz, in partnership with Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, will host a free online event celebrating the paperback release of Vesper Flights. Registration is required: https://bit.ly/2UvaeOR […]

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Natural Bridges Family Rangers

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

This 1-hour program for families teaches about a different topic focused on Natural Bridges each week. Children ages 7 - 12 may use this program towards Junior Rangers […]

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Castle Rock Guided Hike (FULL)

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

Rocks, ridges, and redwoods- this park has it all! Join our experienced interpretive staff and volunteers as we highlight different features of Castle Rock SP each Saturday and […]

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Natural Bridges Little Rangers (FULL)

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

Participants are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to week, but always cover a topic […]

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Junior Rangers: Indigenous California: Paints & Pigments

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

In this fun STEM activity, we’ll explore the pigments and binding agents traditionally used by local indigenous people. Experiment with color and chemistry. Junior Rangers is a State […]

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New Brighton Little Rangers (FULL)

New Brighton State Beach Capitola, CA, United States

Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound […]

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New Brighton Little Rangers (FULL)

New Brighton State Beach Capitola, CA, United States

Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound […]