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Marine Fossil Paleontology Expedition

Capitola Beach Capitola Beach, CA, United States

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to participate in a paleontological expedition to uncover the remains of extinct marine life. Guided by paleontologist Wayne Thompson, travel 5-million years back in time to the bottom of the seafloor and discover the prehistoric creatures of the ancient Monterey Bay area. Participants will search for, decipher, and identify the...

Rispin Mansion – National Trails Day

Capitola Beach Capitola Beach, CA, United States

Be part of a select group of volunteers who will gain access to the currently off-limits, and rumored to be haunted, Rispin Mansion property. To celebrate National Trails Day, the Museum is partnering with the City of Capitola and Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship to remove invasive plants as part of a garden beautification project...