Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
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Saturday April 4 9:00am - 10:30am PDT
Henry Cowell Redwoods Birdwatching
Join us to share an experience with resident and migratory birds around the park, learn about their life histories, ecology, identification tips and field markings, and even vocalizations!These programs typically follow up to 1 mile on easy to moderate park trails and m......More
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Saturday April 4 11:00am - 1:30pm PDT
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Sign up here! Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain can......More
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Saturday April 4 11:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event
Step back in time at this living history event! Enjoy blacksmithing and machine shop demonstrations, tour through Victorian-era house museums, make fun crafts and play old-fashioned games! This event is fun for the whole family! Free event, $10 parking in day-use lot. ......More
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Saturday April 4 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Big Basin: Redwood Grove Guided Walk
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ages. We will be covering the cultural hist......More
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Saturday April 4 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - Redwood Tour
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will be chatting about life his......More
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Saturday April 4 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays and Sundays for a 1.5 hour long tour of the historic buildings of Wilder Ranch!Meet at the visitor’s cent......More
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Sunday April 5 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Big Basin: Redwood Grove Guided Walk
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ages. We will be covering the cultural hist......More
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Sunday April 5 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Redwood Loop Tour - Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will be chatting about life his......More
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Sunday April 5 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays and Sundays for a 1.5 hour long tour of the historic buildings of Wilder Ranch!Meet at the visitor’s cent......More
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Sunday April 5 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Lighthouse History Walk
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks, the building of the lighthouse, the “Wickies” and their families, and the restoration of the tower. Visit the Fog Signal Building ......More
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Friday April 10 9:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Guided Coastal Birding Walk at Wilder Ranch
On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will help each other spot and identify birds! Bring your binoculars if you have them, clothes for variable weather, and good wal......More
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Friday April 10 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Henry Cowell - Fuel Reduction Workday
Fuel Reduction Workday – This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load and restore old-growth habitat. Park staff will facilitate organizing this debris into brush p......More
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Saturday April 11 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Sandhills Guided Hike
Hike around an ancient seafloor?! Yes please! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Santa Cruz Sandhills, we’ll be meandering through sandy soils on the mountain top, about 800′ above present-day sea level! Join us on the second Saturday each month at 10:00am to explore thi......More
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Saturday April 11 10:30am - 3:30pm PDT
Castro Adobe Open House
Explore the 175-year-old, two-story hacienda, featuring museum-quality exhibits and the history of the Castro family, who once called Rancho San Andrés home. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Castro Adobe State Historic Park in Watsonville. Learn about the Vaquero cult......More
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Saturday April 11 11:00am - 1:30pm PDT
Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch
On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Sign up here! Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain can......More
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Saturday April 11 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Big Basin: Redwood Grove Guided Walk
Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ages. We will be covering the cultural hist......More
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Saturday April 11 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - Redwood Tour
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will be chatting about life his......More
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Saturday April 11 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Ranch History Tour: Wilder Ranch State Park
Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays and Sundays for a 1.5 hour long tour of the historic buildings of Wilder Ranch!Meet at the visitor’s cent......More