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SUMMARY:Naturalist Night: The Story of Bones
DESCRIPTION:Hear the story of Phernado\, the Mt. Lion – his life\, his death\, how he came to the UCSC Norris Center\, and his second life teaching students. Dr. Gizelle Hurtado will speak about the work involved in preparing Phernado\, and the educational experience and lessons that students gained\, including; removing fur\, de-fleshing bones\, cleaning bones\, identifying bones and then reassembling Phernado. \nPlease note there will be photos of blood\, tissue\, and bones being worked on in this talk. \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Gizelle Hurtado is the Assistant Director at the Norris Center for Natural History at UCSC. Gizelle is also the Curator of the Natural History Museum at the Norris Center. Gizelle earned her Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from New Mexico State University\, where she studied the impacts of urbanization on small mammals. Gizelle is a wildlife biologist and mammalogist. She is originally from San Jose\, CA. She loves teaching and loves being in the field. \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE\nLocation: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\nTicket Price: $12 General | $8 Students\nDiscounts: $5 member discount \n  \n\nAccessibility and Logistics: \nPlease note there will be photos of blood\, tissue\, and bones being worked on in this talk. \nThis program will take place indoors at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Seating will be provided\, and light refreshments will be available. \nCancellation Policy
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/naturalist-night-the-story-of-bones-phernados-second-life-rearticulating-a-mountain-lion-skeleton/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Macabre
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Activities: Somos Watsonville
DESCRIPTION:Watsonville community members are invited to Somos Watsonville\, where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. \nLos miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados a Somos Watsonville\, donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una actividad guiada e interactiva a las actividades existentes. \n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nThe event is ADA accessible. Materials will be provided. The event will be indoors. \nThese programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program\, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks\, Office of Grants and Local Services. \nEstos programas son financiados por el Programa de Subvenciones de Equidad al Aire Libre\, creado a través AB 209 y administrado por la Oficina de Subvenciones y Servicios Locales de Parque Estatales de California.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/afterschool-activities-somos-watsonville-2/
LOCATION:SOMOS Watsonville\, 112 E Beach St.\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T113000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Tumble Time
DESCRIPTION:Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time!\nWe’ll be sharing some of our educational collection items. Bring your little ones to explore and learn about science. Don’t miss out on the fun!\n \n¡Acompáñenos en la Hora de Juegos para Pequeñitos!\nCompartiremos una selección de artículos de nuestra colección educativa. Venga con sus pequeños a explorar y aprender sobre la ciencia. ¡No se lo pierda!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe event is ADA accessible. Materials will be provided.  \nThese programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program\, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks\, Office of Grants and Local Services. \nEstos programas son financiados por el Programa de Subvenciones de Equidad al Aire Libre\, creado a través AB 209 y administrado por la Oficina de Subvenciones y Servicios Locales de Parque Estatales de California.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/toddler-tumble-time-3/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library\, 275 Main St STE 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20261002T170225Z
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SUMMARY:UCSC Geology Exploration
DESCRIPTION:What do ancient seafloors\, Swiss cheese and portions of the Santa Cruz Mountains have in common? Probably not much\, but tell that to the bedrock. Portions of the UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) campus and adjacent Wilder Ranch State Park are characterized by a rare phenomena on the West Coast–karst topography. A karst landscape features sinkholes\, streams that dive underground\, springs\, caves\, and more. \nJoin geologist and retired UCSC Earth and Planetary Sciences Senior Lecturer Dr. Hilde Schwartz and UCSC Campus Natural Reserve Manager Alex Jones for an exploration of the fractured marble bedrock of Empire Cave and learn about the hydrological and geological processes that created it\, as well as some of the biology that makes it an incredibly rare ecosystem. \n  \nPROGRAM FULL – Email info@santacruzmuseum.org to join the waitlist\n  \nTicket Price: $30\nDiscounts: $5 off off for Members\nCapacity: 17\nAge: 18+ \nAbout the Speakers: \nAlex Jones has been an environmental educator for over 25 years\, practicing natural history while leading students ranging from preschoolers to senior citizens. Alex currently works as the UC Santa Cruz Campus Natural Reserve Manager and supports education\, research\, and stewardship activities on campus natural lands. As part of his duties\, Alex is responsible for monitoring and managing the campus’s Empire Cave. \nHilde Schwartz is an earth scientist who’s dabbled in both geology and paleontology. Her research always begins ‘in the field’\, and her main field regions have been in Africa (Kenya\, Tanzania\, Egypt) and the American southwest (including California). Participated in research with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History on dinosaur sites in New Mexico. In the late 1990s\, she proposed a new class at UCSC called ‘The Natural History of Dinosaurs’\, which she taught from 1999 until her retirement from the Earth and Planetary Sciences Department in 2024. Hilde maintains an active interest in dinosaur research and will always be a dinosaur enthusiast. \n  \n  \n\nAccessibility and Logistics: \n\nMust be able to walk ~1.25 miles over hilly terrain (with some steep sections)\, uneven ground and descend/ascend a ladder into the cave.  \nLights and Helmets will be provided.\nMeetup information will be shared with registrants prior to the event.\n\nCancellation Policy
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/cave-walk-uc-santa-cruz-geology-exploration/
LOCATION:UCSC\, 162 Oaks RD\, Santa Cruz\, 95064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Macabre,Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:Sip & Sketch: Skull Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Join our macabre evening with a fantastic night of sipping and sketching skulls using a negative drawing technique on black paper by creating highlights and details with white ink while the black paper becomes the spooky shadows. Recreate familiar animal skulls or perhaps make your own mutant species by combining animal skulls and imaginary details. \n No previous art experience is necessary\, just bring some curiosity and willingness to play! \n\nAbout the Speaker \nAliza Heckert holds a bachelors in art\, has exhibited across the county\, and has been teaching in Santa Cruz County for over 15 years.  She is a multimedia artist who loves the process as much as the product of art making. Aliza provides a range of expressive options for all her classes and fosters a fun and relaxed environment.  \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nCapacity: 20\nTicket Price: $40 General\nDiscounts: $5 Off Members\nAge limit: 13+\, Kids must be accompanied by adults \n  \nAccessibility and Logistics \nThis program will take place indoors at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Refreshments will be provided. \nParking is available on Pilkington and street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood.   Please allow a few extra minutes to find parking and get settled before the program begins. \nCancellation Policy
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/sip-sketch-skull-illumination/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Macabre,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T170000
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SUMMARY:Free Craft: Mask Making
DESCRIPTION:Swing by the Museum on Halloween and decorate you very own animal mask! Whether you’re looking to get inspired by our animal exhibits or are aiming for something a little more supernatural\, flex your crafting muscles and add something unique to your costume.\nDrop-In | All Ages | FREE with Admission
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/free-craft-mask-making/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Macabre,Pop-Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T093000
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SUMMARY:San Lorenzo River Walk Series: Where River Meets Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Join our Education Director and discover the estuary where freshwater meets Monterey Bay and learn why these habitats are vital for wildlife. This walk is part of the San Lorenzo River Walk Series\, see the complete schedule below. \n  \nFree • Guided Nature Walks • School Age Children and Adults \nFall 2026 Walk Schedule: \nCelebration of California Biodiversity Week • September 12 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM\nA Cultural and Natural History of the Downtown River focusing on Birding starting at Tannery Arts Center. Guide: Jane Orbuch (Santa Cruz Bird Club) \nThe Urban River • October 3 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. Explore the ecology\, history\, and cultures that have shaped the San Lorenzo River and Santa Cruz. Guide: Erin Loury (Coastal Watershed Council) \nNature & Mindfulness • October 24 | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Experience the redwood forest through natural history and guided mindfulness. Guides: Nathan Smith (Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project) & Nikola Ristic (Spirit Without Boundaries) \nWhere River Meets Ocean • November 7 | Time 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Discover the estuary where freshwater meets Monterey Bay and learn why these habitats are vital for wildlife. Guide: Suzy Clark (Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History) \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes • Water • Sun protection • Binoculars (optional) \nEasy–moderate walks\, approximately 1–2 miles. \nPlease leave pets at home. These walks are best suited for school-age children and older.\nPresented by: Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project • Coastal Watershed Council\nSanta Cruz Bird Club • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History \nREGISTER\n  \n  \nAccessibility and Logistics \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes • Water • Sun protection • Binoculars (optional) \nEasy–moderate walks\, approximately 1–2 miles. \nPlease leave pets at home. These walks are best suited for school-age children and older. \n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/san-lorenzo-river-walk-series-where-river-meets-ocean/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:Toddler Tumble Time
DESCRIPTION:Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time!\nWe’ll be sharing some of our educational collection items. Bring your little ones to explore and learn about science. Don’t miss out on the fun!\n \n¡Acompáñenos en la Hora de Juegos para Pequeñitos!\nCompartiremos una selección de artículos de nuestra colección educativa. Venga con sus pequeños a explorar y aprender sobre la ciencia. ¡No se lo pierda!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe event is ADA accessible. Materials will be provided.  \nThese programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program\, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks\, Office of Grants and Local Services. \nEstos programas son financiados por el Programa de Subvenciones de Equidad al Aire Libre\, creado a través AB 209 y administrado por la Oficina de Subvenciones y Servicios Locales de Parque Estatales de California.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/toddler-tumble-time-3/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library\, 275 Main St STE 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T113000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Tumble Time
DESCRIPTION:Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time!\nWe’ll be sharing some of our educational collection items. Bring your little ones to explore and learn about science. Don’t miss out on the fun!\n \n¡Acompáñenos en la Hora de Juegos para Pequeñitos!\nCompartiremos una selección de artículos de nuestra colección educativa. Venga con sus pequeños a explorar y aprender sobre la ciencia. ¡No se lo pierda!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe event is ADA accessible. Materials will be provided.  \nThese programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program\, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks\, Office of Grants and Local Services. \nEstos programas son financiados por el Programa de Subvenciones de Equidad al Aire Libre\, creado a través AB 209 y administrado por la Oficina de Subvenciones y Servicios Locales de Parque Estatales de California.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/toddler-tumble-time-3/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library\, 275 Main St STE 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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