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Upcoming Events
- FULL 4/18 Naturalist Night: Creating a Fine Art Painting – From Research to ExhibitErin Hunter is a science illustrator and fine artist with a graphic design background—and each of those roles influences how she approaches her pollinator-themed paintings. In this presentation, Erin will provide … Read more
- 4/20 Saturdays in the SoilWe are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, … Read more
- 5/3 First Friday | Maker’s MarketFirst Fridays are back at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Join us for monthly after hours events on the First Friday of the month. Enjoy free admission 11 a.m. … Read more
- 5/10 Teacher Open HouseEnjoy snacks and refreshments while exploring our resources and viewing The Art of Nature exhibit. Participants will gain early access to field trip registration and a presentation about teaching scientific illustration. … Read more
- 5/11 Nature Club: Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz Harbor, and Spring WildflowersSpring wildflowers abound at Arana Gulch! We will explore the 63 acre open space observing wildlife, exploring forests and fields, and walking around the adjacent Santa Cruz Harbor to look for … Read more
- 5/18 Field Sketching Workshop: Coastal Explorations with Tina SomersInspired by coastal views, flora, and fauna — this class is an opportunity to develop field sketching skills in a gorgeous setting of Natural Bridges. Students will be guided in composition as … Read more
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Upcoming Nature Club Events
Nature Club takes young explorers (6th-8th grade) into local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. Learn more.
- 5/11 Nature Club: Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz Harbor, and Spring WildflowersSpring wildflowers abound at Arana Gulch! We will explore the 63 acre open space observing wildlife, exploring forests and fields, and walking around the adjacent Santa Cruz Harbor to look for … Read more