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SUMMARY:Camp: Bodacious Botany
DESCRIPTION: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! \nREGISTER\nFor entering 3rd-4th grade
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/bodacious-botany/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T150000
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SUMMARY:Camp: Experiments in Nature
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGISTER\nFor entering 5th-6th grade
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/experiments-in-nature-full/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184500
CREATED:20250714T235235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T202134Z
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SUMMARY:The Museum's 120th Birthday Party!
DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is turning 120 years old!\nAuthor Taylor Lahey will be reading his debut book\, ‘Câmbio’. \nTo celebrate\, we’re throwing a huge birthday party for August’s First Friday! \nWe’re bringing together some of our friends from across the community for a night of games\, arts and crafts\, music\, and so much more. Learn about the impacts made by these partners throughout the County and our shared collaborative histories over the years. \nAs a special treat\, there will be a storytime with internationally acclaimed children’s book author\, Taylor Lahey. To spotlight the Museum’s commitment to environmental education for all ages\, Taylor will be reading his book about youth-driven environmental activism which shows anyone\, no matter the age\, can make a positive impact in the world! \nPLUS\, this wouldn’t be a party without a FREE dessert station from Freedom Bakery! We’ll have a sweets bar for the kiddos and an open bar for the adults. In addition to the festivities\, there will be information on upcoming programs\, the opportunity to experience our special redwood exhibit\, and to explore special seasonal items in the Gift Shop. \n  \nCommunity Groups and Vendors\n\n\n\n\nSanta Cruz Shakespeare \nSempervirens Fund \nSave Our Shores \nSea Otter Savvy \nCabrillo College \nUCSC Arboretum \nUCSC Geology Department \n\n\nCalifornia Native Plant Society\, Santa Cruz Chapter \nSeymour Center \nSanta Cruz Museum of Art and History \nPajaro Valley Arts \nMonterey Bay Sanctuary Exploration Center \nCotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument \nUCSC Genomics Institute \n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nDrop-by anytime 5-8 p.m. to join the festivities!\nAdmission to the Museum is free all day\, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.\nFollow the latest guidelines for health and safety.\nRestrooms and water fountains are available inside the Museum.\nBooths and activities will be indoors and outdoors.\nStorytime will be located indoors\, with the first reading at 5:30\, with an encore reading at 6:30\n\n\n\n  \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/the-museums-120th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Friday,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184500
CREATED:20250519T175958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T013912Z
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SUMMARY:Scientific Illustration in Charcoal
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCelebrate 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 instruction by a master scientific illustrator\, this class will begin with a nature walk to introduce you to the local flora and fauna. Apply your observations to hue\, composition\, shadow and light techniques\, color theory\, mixing media\, building layers\, creating a palette\, and more. This class is perfect for aspiring artists or creative naturalists with no prior experience\, only a passion for arts and sciences. \nREGISTER\nParticipants will have a completed art piece to take home at the conclusion of the workshop. Open to ages 16+/all experience levels. All supplies included. \nClass Size: 24 Students\nMaterials Fee: All supplies are included in class fee.\nClass Fee: $36 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.\nFYI: This class takes place outside\, under a tent. Dress weather-appropriate for the outdoors.\nInstructor: Cady DeLay
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/scientific-illustration-in-charcoal/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Redwoods,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184500
CREATED:20250714T233055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T174700Z
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SUMMARY:Family Days at the Grove
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/family-days-at-the-grove-day-2/
LOCATION:Audrey Stanley Grove\, 501 Upper Park Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T193000
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SUMMARY:Interview with an author: Taylor Lahey
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat started as a research trip to Brazil evolved into an experience with a city’s time-tested sustainability program. Taylor’s work now sits at the intersection of art\, urbanism\, and environmental change and aims to reconnect people with their communities\, their environment\, and their shared humanity. \nREGISTER \nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. \nClass Fee: $9 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/interview-with-an-author-taylor-lahey/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T161500
DTSTAMP:20260405T184500
CREATED:20250718T174635Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile Museum at Watsonville Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \n¡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.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/mobile-museum-at-watsonville-public-library/
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library\, 275 Main St STE 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mobile Museum,Vamos Afuera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184500
CREATED:20250707T161646Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Plein Air Painting - Albino Redwoods
DESCRIPTION: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. \nUsing the Museum’s exclusive access to various vistas as reference\, participants will be guided through the basics of transferring the awe of albino redwoods to canvas with step-by-step instruction. No prior experience required. \nParticipants will have a completed art piece to take home at the conclusion of the workshop. Open to ages 16+/all experience levels. All supplies included—workshop made possible with support from Land Trust Santa Cruz County.\n \nREGISTER\nInstructor: Taylor Seamount\nClass Size: 18 Students\nMaterials Fee: All supplies are included in class fee.\nClass Fee: $44 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.\nFYI: This class takes place outside; dress appropriately for the outdoors. Supplies may get messy\, so casual attire is recommended.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/intro-to-plein-air-painting-albino-redwoods/
LOCATION:Byrne-Milliron Forest\, 809 Browns Valley Rd\, Corralitos\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20260405T184500
CREATED:20250617T012056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T012317Z
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SUMMARY:Redwood Forest Expedition: San Vicente Redwoods
DESCRIPTION: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! \nOpen to ages 10+. Appropriate for all skill levels. Due to permitting\, youth under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Slot A: 10 – 11:30 am \nREGISTER\n\nTime Slot B: 12 – 1:30 pm \nREGISTER\n\nTime Slot C: 2 – 3:30 pm \nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n  \nClass Fee: $35 (adults)/$30 (youth) – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.\nInstructor: Liv Fragiacomo\, Fieldwork Lead for the University of California\, Santa Cruz\nClass Size: 15 participants per timeslot\nFYI: This program runs rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for all weather and a light hike.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/redwood-forest-expedition-san-vicente-redwoods-2/
LOCATION:San Vicente Redwoods\, 12001 Empire Grade\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk,Redwoods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T120000
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CREATED:20250529T193625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T193625Z
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SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Soil
DESCRIPTION: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 Garden Learning Center and Pilkington Creek. \nEvery third Saturday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\n​Sign up via Volgistics or email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to register.\nWhat to Expect\n\nThis project requires volunteer support with general landscaping\, occasional watering\, weeding\, and replanting.\nPlease let us know if you need special accommodations when you email to RSVP.\nThis program happens rain or shine\, but we will cancel in the case of muddy conditions or inclement weather.\nAll ages are welcome; children under 14 require adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 require a parent/guardian to sign waivers.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/saturdays-in-the-soil/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250816T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184500
CREATED:20250816T002533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T002533Z
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SUMMARY:Rockin' Pop Up!
DESCRIPTION: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.\nPrice: This special event is Free with Admission. $5 Adults | $3 Students and Seniors | Free for Youth Under 18 | Free for Museum Members. \nWhat can you bring: Rocks\, fossils\, gems\, and minerals are all welcome! Feel free to bring as many samples as you like\, but depending on the crowd\, we may implement a 3-rock maximum for identification. \nTime: There will be no formal presentation\, so drop-by anytime between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/rockin-pop-up-2/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184500
CREATED:20250718T174445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T174530Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun at Pajaro Valley Arts
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVenga a un evento familiar en Pajaro Valley Arts! Aprenderemos sobre las conchas y realizaremos una impresión de conchas\, que podrá llevarse a casa.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/family-fun-at-pajaro-valley-arts/
LOCATION:Pajaro Valley Arts\, 280 Main Street\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260405T184500
CREATED:20250706T210518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T210842Z
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SUMMARY:Redwood Forest Expedition: Byrne-Milliron Forest
DESCRIPTION: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! \nOpen to ages 10+. Appropriate for all skill levels. Due to permitting\, youth under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime Slot A: 10 – 11:30 am \nREGISTER\n\nTime Slot B: 12 – 1:30 pm \nREGISTER\n\nTime Slot C: 2 – 3:30 pm \nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n  \nClass Fee: $35 (adults)/$30 (youth) – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout.\nInstructor: Liv Fragiacomo\, Fieldwork Lead for the University of California\, Santa Cruz\nClass Size: 15 participants per timeslot\nFYI: This program runs rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for all weather and a light hike.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/redwood-forest-expedition-byrne-milliron-forest-copy/
LOCATION:Byrne-Milliron Forest\, 809 Browns Valley Rd\, Corralitos\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk,Redwoods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184500
CREATED:20250722T232107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T235805Z
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SUMMARY:Albino Redwoods in Oils
DESCRIPTION:Capture the beauty of redwoods on canvas using the forests as inspiration. In celebration of the new Treasured Trees exhibit\, adventure into the redwoods of the Byrne-Milliron Forest and learn to paint with oils using nature as a living reference. \nThis 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. Paint a vibrant\, local forestscape while minimizing waste and avoiding harmful chemicals. Surrounded by nature\, participants will translate the depth\, richness\, and quality for which oil paints are renowned. \nNo prior experience required. Participants will have a completed art piece to take home at the conclusion of the workshop. Open to ages 16+/all experience levels. All supplies included. The event was made possible with support from the Land Trust Santa Cruz County. \nREGISTER\nInstructor: Victoria Galitzine \nClass Size: 16 Students \nMaterials Fee: All supplies are included in class fee. \nClass Fee: $45 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \nFYI: This class takes place outside; dress weather-appropriate for the outdoors. Supplies may get messy\, so casual attire is recommended.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/albino-redwoods-in-oils/
LOCATION:Byrne-Milliron Forest\, 809 Browns Valley Rd\, Corralitos\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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