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Event Series Seymour Marine Discovery Center: Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour

Seymour Marine Discovery Center: Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour

Younger Lagoon Reserve 130 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour takes visitors into Younger Lagoon Reserve adjacent to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Part of the University of California Natural Reserve System, Younger Lagoon Reserve contains diverse coastal habitats and is home to birds of prey, migrating sea birds, bobcats, and other wildlife. Come and see what scientists are doing to track […]

Santa Cruz MAH: Historical Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Whizz through Santa Cruz history while biking or walking with friends and friendly competitors.  Sign-up as a team of 2 to 5 people then (or on your own), work to solve a packet of clues that reveal places in Santa Cruz that hold historical significance.  Solve the riddles to visit the next site. Complete quirky […]

Annieglass: Wildflowers Watercolor and Ink Workshop

Annieglass 310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville, CA, United States

Just in time for some summer creative fun . Enjoy one of the most popular workshops at Annieglass with local artist, Heidi Michelle. The class starts with basic watercolor techniques to warm up, then moves into a demo, followed by a step-by-step process of painting florals with watercolors and adding ink. Items provided: good quality […]

$80
Event Series Museum of Natural History: Micro Lectures

Museum of Natural History: Micro Lectures

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

May is Micro Month at the Museum! Big fun can come in small packages! Micro May will magnify your curiosity with naturalists who specialize in the science of small. Explore the tiny treasures of Santa Cruz County that are often hiding in plain sight. Don't miss these fascinating lectures at the Natural History Museum! Thursday, […]

$12

Pilkington Creek: Restore Native Plants

Tyrrell Park East Cliff Drive 1305, Santa Cruz, California, United States

Get to know your destination by digging in and getting dirty! Meet at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, then join the Society for Conservation Biology as they show you which invasive species to tackle and learn about local ecology. You will be planting native plants, pollinators and learning some sustainable gardening practices!

Free

Downtown Santa Cruz: Touch a Truck

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Climb aboard and explore a wide variety of vehicles up close! From heavy-duty trucks to specialized equipment, there's something for everyone to discover.  You can also watch skilled operators showcase their finesse in a road-eo skills competition. Cheer on your favorites as they tackle challenging tasks!  Don't miss out on this highly anticipated family-friendly event!

Free
Event Series Quail Hollow Ranch: Ranch House Tour

Quail Hollow Ranch: Ranch House Tour

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton, CA, United States

As a volunteer docent for the County of Santa Cruz Park system, Richard James has researched the colorful history of Quail Hollow Ranch for years. His new tour, “Within These Walls: Ghosts of the Past at Quail Hollow,” condenses more than 151 years into roughly two hours. Learn about its history from transporting Abraham Lincoln […]

Free
Event Series UCSC Arboretum: First Saturday Tours

UCSC Arboretum: First Saturday Tours

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Around the World in 60-90 Minutes! The first Saturday of each month, the Arboretum offers a docent or staff-led tour of the Arboretum. Sometimes you will see New Zealand, South Africa, California, or Australia. Sometimes you might see combinations of several gardens, the developing World Conifer Collection, or Rare Fruit Garden. Tour length varies depending […]

Loch Lomond: Water Quality Loch Walk

Loch Lomond 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton, CA, United States

This Loch Walk coincides with the international Secchi Dip-In annual event!  Participate in citizen science recognized around the world by heading to the hidden gem of Loch Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  Simple enough for children to use, the Secchi Disk is a diagnostic tool created in 1865 to measure water clarity.  Participants in […]

Open Studios Art Tour: South County

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays October 5th and 6th - North County; October 12th and 13th - South County; October 19th and 20th - All County

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History: Festival of Monsters

Santa Cruz MAH 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States +1 more

The Festival of Monsters is an academic conference on the social and artistic research surrounding monsters.  The festival opens with an evening of free events in front of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History.

Free