First Day Hike with Mike!

Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda

Start the year hunting for goose pens with longtime docent Mike on his guided First Day Hike at Portola Redwoods SP! He’ll take you to the Old Tree and back, […]

Free
Event Series Guided Coastal Walk

Guided Coastal Walk

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

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. […]

Free

Redwoods and a River

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

Meander through the redwood forest and down River Trail to Cable Car Beach with a knowledgeable docent. On the way, you will experience two of the park’s ecosystems, discuss redwood […]

Free
Event Series Old-Growth Redwood Tours

Old-Growth Redwood Tours

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

Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Learn the answer […]

Free
Event Series Historic Ranch Ground Tours

Historic Ranch Ground Tours

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

Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee […]

Free

Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk

Pescadero State Park HWY 1, Pescadero

Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh from the […]

Free
Event Series Food Pantry

Food Pantry

St Phillip The Apostle Episcopal Church 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Choose food items from a shopping menu and they will be bagged for you Anyone in need is welcomed; no questions asked.

Event Series History Under the Trees

History Under the Trees

Forest of Nisene Marks State Park 600 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos

Delve into forest history—and prehistory—with a 4-mile, 3-hour walk to ghost towns and fossils deep in a redwood forest. Bring water and snacks. Meet at George’s picnic area next to […]

Good Dogs Food Truck

Steel Bonnet Brewing Company 20 Victor Sq, Scotts Valley

Specialty hotdogs, hamburgers, home made mac, chili & more!! Good Dogs serves made to order hot dogs and sausages and is committed to local, high-quality products!

Kind Tides Exploration

Pigeon Point Lighthouse Station Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero

Come explore the tide pools with a state park interpreter during King Tides! These are the lowest low tides of the year and are a great opportunity to see some […]

Free

Genealogy Lectures Series: Processing the Pandemic, with Gail Burk

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Gail Burk will continue GSSCC’s tradition of starting the new year with a genealogically-oriented writing program. As genealogists we not only trace our ancestors, we also document our own history […]

Free