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  • The Redwood Genome

    Featured Genome June
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute as they open the vault to bring you a month of intriguing science mysteries and behind-the-scenes research! To celebrate the end of Genome June and the opening of the Museum’s new Treasured Trees exhibit, our final...

  • Redwoods in Sculpture

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Let’s get festive with redwood horticultural art! Celebrate the new Treasured Trees exhibit and the wonder of forestscapes by crafting an arboreal-inspired sculpture. This course will satisfy both plant and art lovers alike as you learn the science of redwood ecosystems by designing, weaving, and mounting redwood materials into a beautiful model. Create a masterpiece for your...

  • Camp: Can You Dig It? (FULL)

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Are you a fossil forager, a dinosaur discoverer, or a rock wrangler? Join the Museum as we unearth the fossils, rocks, and ancient history of Santa Cruz by exploring the many surprising things you can learn from digging into the ground. Campers entering K-2nd grade will build friendships while investigating artifacts, studying fossils, playing games,...

  • Camp: Surviving Santa Cruz (FULL)

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to be able to live here in Santa Cruz? This summer, young adventurers can join us as we investigate the plants and animals that call Santa Cruz home and learn how they manage to survive and thrive here. Campers will go on walking field trips to explore nearby...

  • Community Beach Cleanup with Save Our Shores

    Seabright Beach 1300 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    4th of July is always full of fun, fireworks, and friends! But our festivities can leave a mess on the beaches and potentially harm marine life. So, after celebrating the 4th of July, join the Museum on the 5th of July as we team up with Save Our Shores for a beach cleanup! Give back...

  • Camp: Wild World of Santa Cruz (FULL)

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Have you ever noticed how places in nature around Santa Cruz are different from each other? In this camp young adventurers can join us on a journey to study the many incredible and interesting habitats you can find here. Campers will become more observant of the connections in nature around them and deepen their appreciation...

  • Camp: Biomimicry

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Biomimicry is an engineering concept that uses ideas from nature to create sustainable solutions. We invite kids to spend the week exploring and drawing inspiration from nature to solve design challenges and engineer their own solutions to help humans live more sustainably on Earth. The week leads up to completing an engineering project and an...

  • Fire Ecology of Redwoods

    Jumbo July
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Jumbo July is off to a blazing start, as we learn the science behind redwood trees fireproof capabilities. This hot topic will showcase the unique adaptations of redwood trees, how wildfires transform forest ecology, and how the ecosystems are able to bounce back. REGISTER Instructor: Brian Woodward - Sempervirens’ Land & Stewardship Committee and Forest...

  • Redwood Forest Expedition: San Vicente Redwoods

    Jumbo July
    San Vicente Redwoods 12001 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    In collaboration with the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, adventure through exclusive areas as you partake in a redwood forest exploration. Guided by an expert ecologist, prepare to trailblaze into the unknown as you explore unique redwood forest ecosystems, survey wildfire scars, and, if you’re lucky, you might even discover an albino redwood! Open...

  • Volunteer & Member Meetup: Birding Walk

    East Glenwood Preserve 425 Tabor Dr., Scotts Valley, CA, United States

    Don’t miss this special opportunity for Museum Volunteers and Members to take a private, guided tour of pristine birding habitats. Led by local birding experts, explore the wondrous wilderness of the Santa Cruz County Land Trust! The nature preserve’s habitats include sandhills, ponds, and wildflower meadows. Veteran naturalists and nature newbies are sure to be...

  • Botanical Scientific Illustration & Observation in Pastel

    Jumbo July
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Love nature, science, and art, but don’t know where to start? Here is your opportunity to master a new skill and bring home your own environmentally-inspired masterpiece after just one class. Learn the basics of chalk pastel and colored pencil with step-by-step instruction by a master scientific illustrator. After a nature walk to gain knowledge...

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    Mobile Museum: Herpetology

    PVA Porter Building 280 Main St., Watsonville, United States

    Join us for for a family-friendly event at Pajaro Valley Arts as part of their Off the Streets: Paint Jam event! See our herpetology collections and learn about our local environment. ¡Únase a nosotros en un evento familiar en Pajaro Valley Arts! Descubra nuestras colecciones de herpetología y aprenda sobre nuestro entorno local. These programs...

  • Camp: Art & Science in Nature (FULL)

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Calling young artists and scientists curious about nature! This summer, young explorers can join us on a journey to investigate symmetries, patterns, and curiosities in the natural world. Spend the week exploring nearby beach, creek, and garden habitats, and making all sorts of art inspired by what we discover. CAMP FULL JOIN THE WAITLIST For...

  • Camp: Art & Science in Nature II

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Calling young artists and scientists curious about nature! This summer, young explorers can join us on a journey to investigate symmetries, patterns, and curiosities in the natural world. Spend the week exploring nearby beach, creek, and garden habitats, and making all sorts of art inspired by what we discover. REGISTER For entering K-2nd grade

  • Redwoods’ Transatlantic Voyage

    Jumbo July
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to be partnering with the Sempervirens Fund to offer Jumbo July, a series highlighting enormous trees, forest-dwelling giants, and our collaborative exhibit: Treasured Trees: The Story of Coast Redwoods. While California might be famous for coast redwoods, get your passport ready as this Jumbo July lecture...

  • Redwoods in Dura-Lar

    Jumbo July
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    As part of this redwood exhibit special, learn from a featured scientific illustrator on how to capture the intricate beauty of forest ecosystems. Using the rare artistic medium, Dura-Lar, learn specialized stenciling and color pencils techniques with step-by-step instruction by a master naturalist and artist. By layering reference materials under the Dura-Lar, participants will learn...

  • Redwood Forest Expedition: Byrne-Milliron Forest

    Jumbo July
    Byrne-Milliron Forest 809 Browns Valley Rd, Corralitos, United States

    In collaboration with the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, adventure through exclusive areas as you partake in a redwood forest exploration. Guided by an expert ecologist, prepare to trailblaze into the unknown as you explore unique redwood forest ecosystems, survey wildfire scars, and, if you’re lucky, you might even discover an albino redwood! Open...

  • Camp: Incredible Invertebrates (FULL)

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Do you love flipping rocks and logs and studying our invertebrate friends? This summer, young naturalists join us on a journey to investigate the animals of Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay that do not have a backbone, ranging from tiny creatures to some of the biggest in the world! Campers spend the week exploring nearby...

  • Camp: Art and Science in Nature (FULL)

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Calling budding artists and scientists curious about nature! Join us on a journey to investigate symmetries, patterns, and curiosities in the natural world. Spend the week exploring nearby beach, creek, and garden habitats, and making all sorts of art inspired by what we discover. Observe, explore, and appreciate the wonders of the natural world here...

  • Giant Pacific Octopus Painting Party!

    Jumbo July
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    As part of this Jumbo July special, join an esteemed artist as you learn the science and art behind the most massive mollusk around! Featuring beautiful scientific illustration displays, this program is perfect for aspiring artists and marine biologists alike. Taught by a professional illustrator and naturalist, this workshop will begin with a scientific presentation...

  • Redwood Stewardship with the Sempervirens Fund

    Jumbo July
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    The mission of the Sempervirens Fund is to ensure the gigantic coast redwood forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains thrive for generations to come. But what does land stewardship mean and how does it relate to the conservation of an endangered tree? Learn how the Sempervirens Fund protects redwood forests in the Santa Cruz mountains,...

  • Summer Fun Festival

    Featured Jumbo July
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Summer is in full swing, and the Museum is inviting your entire family to celebrate the sunny season with us! Soak up the sun with family-friendly festivities, food, and fun. Kids of all ages will enjoy an afternoon of live music, arts and crafts, sweet treats, live animals, and so much more! This event runs...

  • Camp: Bodacious Botany

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Are you a green thumb or a budding botanist? Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for Bodacious Botany camp this summer to learn about the natural world by studying plants, trees, and much more. Campers will build friendships while investigating nature, playing games, and creating awesome crafts! REGISTER For entering 3rd-4th grade

  • Camp: Experiments in Nature

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Are you a future scientist? We invite kids to join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for Experiments in Nature camp to perform experiments and studies in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, ocean studies, and climate science. Explore nature while learning more about how scientists study the natural world that surrounds us. REGISTER For entering...

  • Family Days at the Grove

    Audrey Stanley Grove 501 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    In collaboration with Santa Cruz Shakespeare, join us and the Children's Museum of Discovery for our two Family Days at the Grove! All ages welcome for these two amazing shows. Arrive early to take part in the fun activities and enjoy lunch before the shows in our beautiful picnic area overlooking Monterey Bay.

  • The Grandeur of Giant Salamanders

    Jumbo July
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Jumbo July wraps up by showcasing the giants dwelling within the redwood duff. These gargantuan trees hide an equally massive array of wildlife, and none more extraordinary than the seemingly mythical Giant Salamander. There is a lot to unpack with these large legends and here is an opportunity to learn about their incredible survival abilities,...

  • The Museum’s 120th Birthday Party!

    Featured
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is turning 120 years old! Author Taylor Lahey will be reading his debut book, 'Câmbio'. To celebrate, we're throwing a huge birthday party for August's First Friday! We're bringing together some of our friends from across the community for a night of games, arts and crafts, music, and...

  • Scientific Illustration in Charcoal

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Love nature, science, and art but don’t know where to start? Here is your opportunity to master a new skill and bring home your own environmentally-inspired masterpiece after just one class. Celebrate the opening of the new Treasured Trees exhibit, and the redwoods’ resilience to fire, by learning to work with charcoal. Taught through step-by-step...

  • Family Days at the Grove

    Audrey Stanley Grove 501 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    In collaboration with Santa Cruz Shakespeare, join us and the Children's Museum of Discovery for our two Family Days at the Grove! All ages welcome for these two amazing shows. Arrive early to take part in the fun activities and enjoy lunch before the shows in our beautiful picnic area overlooking Monterey Bay.

  • Interview with an author: Taylor Lahey

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    For one night only, meet the creative genius behind the internationally acclaimed children's book, Câmbio. During this intimate evening, join celebrated author Taylor Lahey as he shares the rich story behind crafting his historical fiction. What started as a research trip to Brazil evolved into an experience with a city's time-tested sustainability program. Taylor's work...

  • Mobile Museum at Watsonville Public Library

    Watsonville Public Library 275 Main St STE 100, Watsonville, CA, United States

    Come enjoy our collection of shells, sea sponges, and more! We'll learn about marine life and will make a shell print that you can take home. ¡Venga a disfrutar de nuestra colección de conchas, esponjas marinas y más! Aprenderemos sobre la vida marina y haremos una impresión de conchas que podrá llevar a casa.

  • Intro to Plein Air Painting – Albino Redwoods

    Byrne-Milliron Forest 809 Browns Valley Rd, Corralitos, United States

    Go outside and learn to paint gouache and watercolor landscapes while surrounded by nature as inspiration! This open-air art workshop will teach the techniques necessary to capture environmental perspectives through the creative use of negative space, layering, various stroke techniques, and more. Using the Museum's exclusive access to various vistas as reference, participants will be...

  • Redwood Forest Expedition: San Vicente Redwoods

    San Vicente Redwoods 12001 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    In collaboration with the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, adventure through exclusive areas as you partake in a redwood forest exploration. Guided by an expert ecologist, prepare to trailblaze into the unknown as you explore unique redwood forest ecosystems, survey wildfire scars, and, if you’re lucky, you might even discover an albino redwood! Open...

  • 3 people working in a garden

    Saturdays in the Soil

    Saturdays in the Soil
    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    We 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, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s...

  • Rockin’ Pop Up!

    Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Looking for a GNEISS way to spend your weekend? Well, you won't want to take this special event for GRANITE! Join geologists from University of California, Santa Cruz to share your mineralogical marvels and have them identified inside the Museum's galleries. Price: This special event is Free with Admission. $5 Adults | $3 Students and...

  • Family Fun at Pajaro Valley Arts

    Pajaro Valley Arts 37 Sudden St., Watsonville, CA, United States

    Join us for a family-friendly event at Pajaro Valley Arts! We will be learning about shells and performing a shell print, which you'll be able to take home with you. Venga a un evento familiar en Pajaro Valley Arts! Aprenderemos sobre las conchas y realizaremos una impresión de conchas, que podrá llevarse a casa.