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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... |
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Dive into our region’s vibrant undersea gardens and discover the incredible habitats that support diverse communities of seaweeds and marine life. From colorful coastal tide pools to the depths of the Monterey Canyon, marine ecologist Dr. Connor will share stories, research, and insights from a range of ocean environments right here along the Central Coast.... |
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Celebrate First Friday this June with the kick-off of Seaweed Summer, a season of ocean-inspired programming exploring the wonders of marine algae and coastal ecosystems. Dive into the fascinating world of seaweed through hands-on activities, live demonstrations, art, and community partners highlighting the beauty, ecology, and cultural connections of our local coastline. From giant kelp... 
Free Admission Day! Discover the wonders of nature at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History with free entry for everyone. Explore fascinating exhibits, connect with local wildlife, and make it a day of learning and fun for all ages. PLAN YOUR VISIT OUR EXHIBITS |
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Dive into the beautiful blue world of cyanotype printing in this hands-on workshop celebrating the shapes, textures, and surprising diversity of seaweed! Join Museum Education Director Jenny Rieke and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center Manager Ariel Hunter to create your own botanical-style prints using cyanotype ink, and fresh seaweed specimens. Participants will experiment...
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Wine is about more than grapes, it’s art, community, and connection. As an homage to our Northern Italian roots, Bargetto Winery grows three Italian varietals at Regan Vineyards in Corralitos: Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, and Refosco. For 25 years now, we have thoughtfully blended these grapes to produce our flagship wine, La Vita. Each year, we select... |
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Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time! We’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! ¡Acompáñenos en la Hora de Juegos para Pequeñitos! Compartiremos una selección de artículos de nuestra colección educativa. Venga con sus pequeños a explorar... |
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Led by Museum naturalist Jair Torres, this 2-hour program invites you to explore some of Santa Cruz County’s most vibrant tide pools and discover the amazing animals that live there! From wading birds to vibrant nudibranchs, you never know what you can discover just by looking closely. REGISTER Capacity: 20 Ticket Price: $25 Adults, $20... |
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Join us on a journey to explore the connections between art and nature as we investigate curiosities in the natural world. Campers will create artwork, make scientific discoveries, play games, and create lifelong memories and friendships. Daily lunch and snacks provided. Please note: this camp is intended for Watsonville residents only. Dates: June 15-18 Times: Drop-off... |
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Every third Saturday of the month, we invite volunteers to come together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. During this volunteering event, you'll get your hands dirty assisting with the maintenance of the park, our pollinator garden, and Pilkington Creek, while gaining insights into local ecology, native plants, and... |
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CAMP FULL - CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST Calling young explorers and scientists curious about nature! This summer, young naturalists join us on a journey to investigate the wildlife of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Coast. Campers spend the week exploring nearby beach, creek, and garden habitats, and learning about the wild world of... 
Are you curious about curating? Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History this summer to learn about the natural world by studying museum specimens, exploring outdoors, and building a museum collection of your own. Campers will build friendships while investigating nature, playing games, and creating awesome crafts! Times: Drop-off 8:30-9 a.m. | Pick-up 3-3:30... |
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Watsonville community members are invited to Somos Watsonville, where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. Los miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados a Somos Watsonville, donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una actividad guiada e interactiva a las actividades existentes. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The event is ADA accessible. Materials will be...
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Watsonville community members are invited to the Environmental Science Workshop (ESW), where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. Los miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados al Taller de Ciencias Ambientales (ESW), donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una actividad guiada e interactiva a las actividades existentes. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The event... |
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CAMP FULL - CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST 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... 
CAMP FULL – CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST 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... |
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Free Admission Day! Discover the wonders of nature at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History with free entry for everyone. Explore fascinating exhibits, connect with local wildlife, and make it a day of learning and fun for all ages. PLAN YOUR VISIT OUR EXHIBITS |
