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ICE AGE FOSSILS UNEARTHED IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY On View for Two Weeks in Exclusive Exhibit: ‘Pleistocene Pop-Up’ Sept. 30–Oct. 12, 2025...
The Nature Club invites young explorers (6th–8th grade) to venture into local habitats and uncover the wonders of the living world. Guided...
Santa Cruz, CA — The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is proud to announce the opening of its newest exhibit, Treasured...
March 20, 2024, an incredible discovery made the headlines: FOSSIL SLOTH BONE FOUND IN THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, THE FIRST OF ITS...
A very special tooth in Santa Cruz County has captured the attention of the world. A widespread community campaign to recover a mastodon...
A celebration of scientific illustration and the beauty of the natural world, The Art of Nature runs through June 2025, featuring 46...
