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SUMMARY:Online Premiere of The Cigarette Surfboard
DESCRIPTION:Get your ticket now for the Online Premiere of  THE CIGARETTE SURFBOARD –\nan award-winning environmental documentary about art\, activism\, and what anyone can do to\nprotect and restore the health of the ocean. The film is optimistic\, upbeat\, and solution-driven –\nsurfing is the medium\, but the message is universal. \nTHE CIGARETTE SURFBOARD will be available online September 15-27\, 2026 (to celebrate\nInternational Coastal Cleanup Day\, Sep. 19)\, as a call to action for our collective ocean\nstewardship. Check out the film and join the conversation to explore what you can do to take\naction in your life and local community. \nWith your ticket\, you’ll have access to a few live\, virtual Q&As (come with questions!) featuring a\nfew inspiring professional surfers and ocean activists from the film:\n● Tuesday\, Sep. 15 at 8pm PST – Ph.D. Chemist / Professional Surfer Cliff Kapono\n(Hawaiʻi)\n● Wednesday\, Sep. 16 at 8pm PST – Ocean Activist / Professional Surfer Hannah Bennett\n(Fiji)\n● Thursday\, Sep. 17 at 12pm PST – Regenerative Farmer / Professional Surfer Fergal\nSmith (Ireland)\n● Friday\, Sep. 18 at 12pm PST – Ph.D. in Environment & Society / Professional Surfer\nEaskey Britton (Ireland)\n● Saturday\, Sep. 19 at 12pm PST – Surfers Against Sewage Co-Founder Chris Hines\n(United Kingdom) \nTicket Price: $1o \nGet Tickets
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/online-premiere-of-the-cigarette-surfboard/
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SUMMARY:Rockin' Pop Up!
DESCRIPTION:Join geologists from University of California\, Santa Cruz to share your mineralogical marvels and get 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-copy/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop-Up
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SUMMARY:Sea Otter Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Sea Otter Awareness Week takes place during the last full week of September to celebrate and inspire deeper awareness of these marine mammals. The week is organized by Defenders of Wildlife\, Sea Otter Savvy\, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. \nFind Museum Naturalists at Lighthouse Point and participate in sea otter citizen science\, viewing station activities\, and so much more!
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/sea-otter-awareness-week-day-1/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Point\, 701 W Cliff Dr\, \, CA\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Sea Otter Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Sea Otter Awareness Week takes place during the last full week of September to celebrate and inspire deeper awareness of these marine mammals. The week is organized by Defenders of Wildlife\, Sea Otter Savvy\, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. \nFind Museum Naturalists at Lighthouse Point and participate in sea otter citizen science\, viewing station activities\, and so much more!
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/sea-otter-awareness-day-2/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Point\, 701 W Cliff Dr\, \, CA\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Sip & Draw: Butterflies In Flight
DESCRIPTION:Butterflies are known for intricate wing patterns and flitting flight patterns. They are also indicators of the health of our environment and ecosystems\, especially those that migrate across our state and region.  Join Megan Gnekow\, a local scientific illustrator\, for an evening exploring the beauty and resilience of some of our most famous flying friends as you sip on wine\, beer or seltzer water of your choice. With materials provided by the instructor\, you will practice techniques for illustrating them accurately in colored pencil. For your illustrations\, Megan will provide specimens and photographs to help illuminate the details needed to create accurate and life-like illustrations. \nPROGRAM FULL – Email info@santacruzmuseum.org to join the waitlist\nAbout the Speaker \nMegan Gnekow is an artist and scientific illustrator whose work focuses on ecological relationships that support special-status species in California. She represents the 7th generation of her family with deep ties to Santa Cruz. She has supported the Art of Nature exhibit as both a juror and participant since 2010. Megan is the Chair of the Collections Committee and a member of the Governance Committee\, where her work in civil rights for the University of California helps support the museum’s ongoing efforts to build an inclusive\, welcoming museum for all. \nCapacity: 20\nTicket Price: $40 General\nDiscounts: $5 Off Members\nAge limit: 12+\, 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/butterflies-in-flight/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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