Celebrate First Friday this May with a special fauna-themed evening honoring our Art of Nature exhibit. Explore artwork inspired by the animals of our region, from coast to redwoods, and connect with local artists and community partners bringing these stories to life. Enjoy hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and fresh perspectives on the creatures that shape our...
Join local author-illustrator and Art of Nature artist Sophie Wood Brinker for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Birds of Santa Cruz. In this engaging talk, Wood Brinker will share her creative process for illustrating the 25 bird species featured in her book, from early field observations along the coast to the final hand-painted...
Join author Sophie Wood Brinker and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History educator Jenny Rieke for an afternoon of birding and nature journaling at Neary Lagoon. We'll explore the lagoon's rich habitat together, then settle in to sketch and observe what we find. Art supplies are provided — no experience necessary. This event celebrates the...
