Celebrate State Parks Stewardship Day

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

As part of California State Parks Week (June 14–18), make a big difference with a small part of your Friday. Join our community event to remove invasive species while celebrating this Stewardship Day. Bring gloves and tools if you have them. Wear closed toed shoes, long pants, and long sleeves and dress in layers. A […]

Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event

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

As part of California State Parks Week (June 14–18), join us as we celebrate all our park partners and volunteers who help make Wilder Ranch come alive. At this living history event, costumed docents will guide you through the past and take you into historic homes, barns, and workshops. Learn all about our park partners […]

Castro Adobe Open House

Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA

Stroll back in time to the mid-1800s Mexican rancho period with a State Parks docent to visit one of the historic social centers of the central California coast: the Castro Adobe. Explore several of the rooms in the two-story hacienda, including the fandango room and one of the last remaining cocinas in California, and learn […]

Agents of Change: A Collaborative Art & Poetry Project

Poet Laureate of Santa Cruz David Allen Sullivan announces Agents of Change: A Collaborative Art & Poetry Project. This generative Poetry Workshop will give examples of poems about art. We will discuss ways to approach writing about art. Then there will be time for participants to choose one piece of displayed art and write about […]

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Jungle James Animal Adventures @ Harvey West Park in the Redwood Picnic Area

Join Jungle James and his animal friends at Redwood Picnic Area of Harvey West Park for the ultimate animal viewing and interactive experience! This engaging 1-hour program features 5-6 reptiles from around the world. Educates children about each animal’s habitat, habits, and unique features. Come face to face with some of the coolest species on […]

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Event Series Tidepool Exploration Tour

Tidepool Exploration Tour

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

Explore our spectacular tidepools with a State Parks interpreter or docent on this 1.5 hour guided tour. Bring layered clothing and good walking shoes. Pre–registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me. Meet at the side porch of the visitor center. Children ages 7 and up are welcome, but parent or caregiver must attend with them. Free event. Vehicle […]

Natural Bridges State Beach: Tide Pool Tour

Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 W. 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 $10. For more information, please call (831) 423-0871. Spaces are limited and early pre-registration is required. Attendees are required to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms when pre-registering. Masks […]

Little Rangers: Terrific Tidepool Life

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

3– to 6–year–olds and their families 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 relevant to Natural Bridges State Beach. Pre–registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me. Meet at the side porch of the visitor center. Parent or caregiver […]

Little Rangers: Terrific Tidepool Life

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

3– to 6–year–olds and their families 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 relevant to Natural Bridges State Beach. Pre–registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me. Meet at the side porch of the visitor center. Parent or caregiver […]

Seminario Triple P: Cómo Criar Hijos Resistentes

Zoom

Asista a este seminario virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender cómo ayudar a sus hijos a: • Expresar sentimientos de manera adecuada. • Desarrollar una perspectiva positiva. • Manejar situaciones estresantes de la vida. Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Hijos-Resistentes-22Junio Presentado en ESPAÑOL por Zoom. Este es el tercer y último seminario en una serie de 3 seminarios virtuales […]

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How to Write a Book Proposal

Santa Cruz Public Library - Downtown Branch 224 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

A book proposal is a document that nonfiction writers (including memoirists) must have if they plan to gain interest in their project from an agent and/or editor. In this workshop, literary agent Elizabeth Kracht will break down the many working parts of the book proposal. Though some sections of the book proposal may be straightforward, […]

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Taller Triple P: Cómo evitar las interrupciones

La Manzana Resursos Comunitarios 521 Main St, Suite E,, Watsonville

Asista a este taller GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Causas comunes por las que los niños pequeños interrumpen a los adultos • Estrategias para prevenir que las interrupciones se conviertan en un problema • Consejos para ayudar a los niños a aprender a mantenerse entretenidos mientras usted está ocupado Inscríbase en línea en https://bit.ly/Interrupciones-23Junio […]

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