Family Fun at Far West Fungi
Join us for a family-friendly event! Design a wearable mushroom cap at Far West Fungi with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
Events Calendar
36 events found.
Events
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEvery third Saturday of the month, we invite volunteers to come together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. During this volunteering event, you'll get your hands dirty assisting with the maintenance of the park, our pollinator garden, and Pilkington Creek, while gaining insights into local ecology, native plants, and...
Mobile Museum at Bay View Elementary School: Fiesta de las Artes
Bay View Elementary 1231 Bay St, Santa Cruz, United StatesJoin us for a fun day filled with art activities at Bay View Elementary School for Fiesta de las Artes! Be sure to stop by the Museum's table to have some fun with nature themed arts and crafts.
Afterschool Activities: Environmental Science Workshop
Environmental Science Workshop 120 2nd St., Watsonville, CA, United StatesEvery fourth Tuesday of the month, Watsonville community members are invited to the Environmental Science Workshop (ESW), where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. Cada cuarto martes del mes, los miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados al Taller de Ciencias Ambientales (ESW), donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una...
Mobile Museum at Landmark Elementary School
Landmark Elementary School 235 Ohlone Pkwy, Watsonville, United StatesVisit us at Landmark Elementary School for a fun evening filled with hands-on science activities for students and families to explore together! ¡Visítenos en la Escuela Primaria Landmark para disfrutar de una noche divertida llena de actividades científicas para que estudiantes y familias exploren juntos! ______________________________________________________________________________________ These programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants...
Free Admission Day
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy FREE admission to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History every First Friday of the month! Explore hands-on exhibits, dive into local nature and get to know the species that call this special place home. Plan Your Visit Explore Our Exhibits
Herpetology First Friday
Get ready for a Herpetology Happy Hour! This month we're celebrating the slimy, scaled, and slithering inhabitants of our local ecosystems. Connect with artists, scientists, and community partners who study, steward, and protect amphibians and reptiles. Enjoy live animals, hands-on activities, refreshments, free museum admission, and special seasonal items in the Museum Store. An open...
Toddler Tumble Time: Entomology
Come for Toddler Tumble Time. We will have diverse specimens to share with everyone! Specifically, we will be showcasing our entomology collections. Open to Watsonville Residents Venga a disfrutar la Hora de Toddler Tumble cada segundo martes del mes. ¡Tendremos diversos ejemplares para compartir con todos! Mostraremos nuestras colecciones de entomología. These programs are funded...
Afterschool Activities: Somos Watsonville
SOMOS Watsonville 112 E Beach St., Watsonville, CA, United StatesEvery second Tuesday of the month, Watsonville community members are invited to Somos Watsonville, where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. Cada tercer martes del mes, los miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados a Somos Watsonville, donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una actividad guiada e interactiva a las...
Salamander Sip & Paint
Get hands-on with herpetology and creativity at this paint and sip workshop at the Museum. Join science illustrator and naturalist Hannah Caisse for an evening of art, learning, and amphibian appreciation. Participants will choose from a selection of 3D printed salamander and herp models and paint their own scientifically inspired creation using acrylic paints. Hannah...
Mobile Museums at the Watsonville Public Library
Watsonville Public Library 275 Main St STE 100, Watsonville, CA, United StatesVisit us at the Watsonville Public Library every second Friday. Each month, we feature a different Mobile Museum designed to inspire visitors to connect with the natural world through hands-on observation. We invite people of all ages to explore, ask questions, and engage directly with specimens through touch and close study. Visítenos en la Biblioteca...
Member Meetup: The Resilience of the Redwoods
Offered by Big Basin State Park, this 2-mile walk through old-growth redwood forest provides an engaging look at the resilience of coastal redwoods and the ongoing recovery of the forest after the devastating CZU Lightning Complex fires in 2020. This hike is a great opportunity to witness nature’s ability to adapt and renew, and also...
Afterschool Activities: Arte del Corazón
Arte del Corazón 7 Hangar Way Unit B, Watsonville, CA, United StatesEvery third Tuesday of the month, Watsonville community members are invited to Arte del Corazón (ADC), where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. Cada tercer martes del mes, los miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados a Arte del Corazón (ADC), donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una actividad guiada...
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEvery third Saturday of the month, we invite volunteers to come together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. During this volunteering event, you'll get your hands dirty assisting with the maintenance of the park, our pollinator garden, and Pilkington Creek, while gaining insights into local ecology, native plants, and...
Rockin’ Pop Up!
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin geologists from University of California, Santa Cruz to share your mineralogical marvels and get them identified inside the Museum’s galleries! Price: This special event is Free with Admission. $5 Adults | $3 Students and Seniors | Free for Youth Under 18 | Free for Museum Members. What can you bring: Rocks, fossils, gems, and...
Afterschool Activities: Environmental Science Workshop
Environmental Science Workshop 120 2nd St., Watsonville, CA, United StatesEvery fourth Tuesday of the month, Watsonville community members are invited to the Environmental Science Workshop (ESW), where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. Cada cuarto martes del mes, los miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados al Taller de Ciencias Ambientales (ESW), donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una...
Protecting the California Red-Legged Frog in Santa Cruz County
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Santa Cruz County is a critical stronghold for the threatened California red-legged frog. Join Wildlife Biologist Michael Westphal for an inside look at three decades of research, restoration, and on-the-ground conservation efforts centered around this remarkable amphibian. This talk explores what it takes to protect a species on the brink and how our community can...
Mobile Museum at the Santa Cruz County STEAM Expo
Santa Cruz County FairgroundsView our herpetology education collection while visiting the STEAM Expo Fair! Families will have an opportunity to view and interact with the herpetology collection from the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Herpetology is a branch of zoology that studies reptiles and amphibians. Exhibitions at the Santa Cruz County STEAM Expo include demonstrations, interactive...
Free Admission Day
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy FREE admission to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History every First Friday of the month! Explore hands-on exhibits, dive into local nature and get to know the species that call this special place home. Plan Your Visit Explore Our Exhibits
Mobile Museum: Watsonville Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
Franich Park 795 Vista Montana Drive, Watsonville, United StatesJoin us for a fun-filled day in the community! We’ll be at the Watsonville Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza, a family-friendly event featuring arts and crafts, games, food trucks, an egg hunt, and more! ¡Acompáñenos para un día lleno de diversión en la comunidad! Estaremos en el Watsonville Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza, un evento familiar con artes y...
Nature Detectives Spring Camp
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Are you a super sleuth when it comes to nature? Campers ages 5-7 are invited to join a week of hands-on investigation, creative challenges, and outdoor discovery during the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History's Spring Break Day-camp for nature detectives! During spring break 2026, campers will join us to gather clues from the local...
Afterschool Activities: Somos Watsonville
SOMOS Watsonville 112 E Beach St., Watsonville, CA, United StatesEvery second Tuesday of the month, Watsonville community members are invited to Somos Watsonville, where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. Cada tercer martes del mes, los miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados a Somos Watsonville, donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una actividad guiada e interactiva a las...
Mobile Museums at the Watsonville Public Library
Watsonville Public Library 275 Main St STE 100, Watsonville, CA, United StatesVisit us at the Watsonville Public Library every second Friday. Each month, we feature a different Mobile Museum designed to inspire visitors to connect with the natural world through hands-on observation. We invite people of all ages to explore, ask questions, and engage directly with specimens through touch and close study. Visítenos en la Biblioteca...
Member Meetup: West Cliff Geology Walk
Don’t miss this special Member-only opportunity for a private guided tour of the geologic wonders of Santa Cruz. Led by geological experts from the University of California, Santa Cruz, go back in time to discover fossils, rare minerals, and learn the history and stories of what makes West Cliff such a rockin’ place! This event...
Toddler Tumble Time: Bird Nests!
Join us to explore the fascinating world of bird nests! Study real nest specimens and captivating photos to learn how birds build their homes, what materials they use, and how each nest is uniquely designed for different species. ¡Venga a vernos para explorar el fascinante mundo de los nidos de aves! Estudie ejemplares reales...
Afterschool Activities: Arte del Corazón
Arte del Corazón 7 Hangar Way Unit B, Watsonville, CA, United StatesEvery third Tuesday of the month, Watsonville community members are invited to Arte del Corazón (ADC), where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. Cada tercer martes del mes, los miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados a Arte del Corazón (ADC), donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una actividad guiada...
Find Us At: Earth Day Santa Cruz
Find the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History at Earth Day Santa Cruz! We’ll be hosting a nature-inspired art activity. Earth Day Santa Cruz is an annual event bringing our community together to promote environmental stewardship, healthy living, and sustainability. Together with local businesses, schools, and community organizations, we engage our citizens through education, hands-on...
Afterschool Activities: Environmental Science Workshop
Environmental Science Workshop 120 2nd St., Watsonville, CA, United StatesEvery fourth Tuesday of the month, Watsonville community members are invited to the Environmental Science Workshop (ESW), where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. Cada cuarto martes del mes, los miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados al Taller de Ciencias Ambientales (ESW), donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una...
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEvery third Saturday of the month, we invite volunteers to come together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. During this volunteering event, you'll get your hands dirty assisting with the maintenance of the park, our pollinator garden, and Pilkington Creek, while gaining insights into local ecology, native plants, and...
Free Admission Day
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy FREE admission to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History every First Friday of the month! Explore hands-on exhibits, dive into local nature and get to know the species that call this special place home. Plan Your Visit Explore Our Exhibits
Mobile Museums at the Watsonville Public Library
Watsonville Public Library 275 Main St STE 100, Watsonville, CA, United StatesVisit us at the Watsonville Public Library every second Friday. Each month, we feature a different Mobile Museum designed to inspire visitors to connect with the natural world through hands-on observation. We invite people of all ages to explore, ask questions, and engage directly with specimens through touch and close study. Visítenos en la Biblioteca...
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEvery third Saturday of the month, we invite volunteers to come together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. During this volunteering event, you'll get your hands dirty assisting with the maintenance of the park, our pollinator garden, and Pilkington Creek, while gaining insights into local ecology, native plants, and...
Rockin’ Pop Up!
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin geologists from University of California, Santa Cruz to share your mineralogical marvels and get them identified inside the Museum’s galleries! Price: This special event is Free with Admission. $5 Adults | $3 Students and Seniors | Free for Youth Under 18 | Free for Museum Members. What can you bring: Rocks, fossils, gems, and...
Free Admission Day
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy FREE admission to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History every First Friday of the month! Explore hands-on exhibits, dive into local nature and get to know the species that call this special place home. Plan Your Visit Explore Our Exhibits
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEvery third Saturday of the month, we invite volunteers to come together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. During this volunteering event, you'll get your hands dirty assisting with the maintenance of the park, our pollinator garden, and Pilkington Creek, while gaining insights into local ecology, native plants, and...
Santa Cruz Safari Summer Camp
CAMP FULL - CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST Calling young explorers and scientists curious about nature! This summer, young naturalists join us on a journey to investigate the wildlife of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Coast. Campers spend the week exploring nearby beach, creek, and garden habitats, and learning about the wild world of...