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SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Soil
DESCRIPTION: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 sustainable gardening from Museum Gardener\, Laura Kummerer. \nJanuary’s event is scheduled to align with the annual Laura Hecox Day celebration. Saturday’s in the Soil will return to the third Saturday of the month in February\, on 2/21/2026. \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-january-2026/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Winter Wonders Camp
DESCRIPTION:Winter can be a wild time!\nJoin the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History this winter break to learn about the seasons\, the weather\, and how plants and animals adapt to survive the wintertime. Explore nature\, make art\, and play with new friends while learning about local natural history. For K-2nd Graders (5-7 Years Old) \nREGISTER\nThis is a 2 day Camp\, pro-rated to $160 \n\n—\nLimited Scholarships Available \nWe believe that every young explorer should have the opportunity to connect with nature. To help make Winter Camp accessible\, we offer a limited number of scholarships for families who may need financial assistance. If cost is a barrier\, we encourage you to apply! \nSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION\nOur goal is to ensure that curiosity and passion for the natural world are never out of reach. \nPlease contact camp@santacruzmuseum.org with any questions.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/winter-camp/
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:20260102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
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SUMMARY:Free Admission Day
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Day! \nDiscover 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. \nPLAN YOUR VISIT\nOUR EXHIBITS\n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/free-admission-day/2026-01-02/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
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SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Soil
DESCRIPTION: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 sustainable gardening from Museum Gardener\, Laura Kummerer. \nSaturdays in the Soil happen every third Saturday of the month. \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-december-2025/
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=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251219T200000
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SUMMARY:Nature-Inspired Block Printing
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Contact info@santacruzmuseum.org to join the waitlist\nCelebrate the season with creativity\, craft\, and sustainable spirit. In this hands-on workshop\, participants will learn the basics of printmaking and design and carve their own natural-history-inspired printing blocks using soft-cut linoleum. \nUse your custom stamps to print beautiful\, one-of-a-kind tea towels perfect for holiday gifting. You’ll also have the option to create your own sustainable wrapping paper and gift bags\, turning your prints into a full eco-friendly gift set. You’ll take your hand-carved block home with you\, so you can keep printing long after the workshop ends. \nNo prior experience required. Participants will have a completed art piece to take home at the conclusion of the workshop. Open to all ages and experience levels. All supplies included. \nWe’ll keep things cozy with mulled wine\, hot cider\, and plenty of holiday cheer as we craft together in a festive\, relaxed atmosphere. \nSOLD OUT! Contact info@santacruzmuseum.org to join the waitlist\nClass Fee: $35 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. All materials included in the class fee. \nAbout the Instructor: Beck Hong – Since joining the team in 2024\, Beck has had the pleasure of documenting and sharing the many wonders of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Before settling in Santa Cruz\, Beck could be found studying printmaking at SAIC in Chicago\, working on film sets in Honolulu\, or wandering the Pacific Northwest. Now rooted on California’s central coast\, they spend their time making videos at the museum\, reading under shady trees\, and searching tide pools for nudibranchs. \nAccessibility & Info – This program takes place indoors at the Museum. Please note that printmaking involves hand tools and materials that may get messy\, so casual attire is recommended. If you have any specific accessibility needs or questions\, contact us in advance so we can accommodate you.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/nature-inspired-block-printing/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
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SUMMARY:Holiday Sale and Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Looking for locally made\, nature-inspired gifts this holiday season? \nJoin us for the Museum’s Holiday Sale and Art Market\, featuring a curated selection of art\, jewelry\, home décor\, prints\, and more from over 20 local artists and makers whose work celebrates nature and natural history\, including Kiwi Cyr\, Hannah Caisse\, Kylene Gilmore\, Donna Thomas\, Sarah Brothers Bot\, Amy Moon\, Pajaro Valley Arts\, Katy Peterson\, Polly Goldman\, and Maria Amorette Klos. It’s the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts inspired by the natural world. \nEnjoy free admission all day while you explore our exhibits\, sip complimentary hot cider\, and browse even more treasures in the Museum Store as part of our annual Holiday Sale. You’ll find storewide discounts\, gift cards for nature lovers\, and extra savings for Museum Members. Membership gift certificates will also be available—give the gift of connection to nature! \nSupport local artists\, discover something beautiful\, and celebrate the season with us—rain or shine!
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/winter-art-market/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
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SUMMARY:Redwood Grain Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on masterclass\, artist Jane Kim will demonstrate the tree ring printing process used to create the artworks of Treasured Trees. Attendees will acquire basic know-how of the skills and tools required to practice this beautiful technique at home. \nREGISTER\nTicket Price: $40 General\, $35 Member \nAge limit: 13 years and up \nMaterials: Artist provided\, notepads\, and pencils \nAccessibility: This workshop will take place outdoors in the amphitheater of Tyrrell Park next to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. The amphitheater is accessed by stairs or a semi-paved pathway through the park (it is not fully ADA accessible). Restrooms are available in the Museum. Please wear warm layers. In the event of rain\, we will shift this program indoors. \n\nAbout the Speaker\nJane is a visual artist\, science illustrator\, and the founder of Ink Dwell. Her art career started when she was a little girl\, obsessively painting flowers and bears on the walls of her bedroom. She received more formal training with a BFA in Printmaking from RISD and then attended CSU Monterey Bay\, where she received a master’s certificate in Science Illustration. She has created large-scale public art across the country\, including the Wall of Birds at The Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, and produced works for the National Aquarium\, the de Young Museum\, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum\, and more. She is the creator of the Migrating Mural campaign\, a series of public installations that highlight wildlife along migration corridors it shares with people. She still enjoys painting flowers and bears\, though nowadays she doesn’t get in trouble for painting on the walls. \nAs the inaugural Forest Fellow of the Sempervirens Fund\, the oldest land trust in California and one dedicated to the protection of the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains\, Jane Kim has spent the last year studying the wonders of redwood trees. In order to begin to understand the redwood\, the artist learned\, they can not be studied in isolation. The trees are both a product of their ecosystem and a force that transforms it. Using the tree itself\, the artwork begins with ink impressions of the tree rings collected from Camp Jones Gulch. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/redwood-grain-printmaking/
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:20251114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
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SUMMARY:Collections Club with Jane Kim
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Jane Kim and Jenny Rieke\, the Museum’s Associate Director of Education\, in conversation about the art and science of interpreting nature. Learn how the artwork for the Treasured Trees exhibit was developed\, and hear how the partnership between institutions like the Museum and artists can bring to life scientific concepts for public education in exhibits and interpretive signs in green spaces like Cotoni-Coast Dairies. Enjoy light bites and wine while viewing the Treasured Trees exhibit in its final weekend. \nREGISTER\nThis event is exclusively for Club Level Members and Sempervirens Fund invitees.\nLearn more about Club Level Memberships \nAbout the Speakers \nJane Kim is a visual artist\, science illustrator\, and the founder of Ink Dwell. Her art career started when she was a little girl\, obsessively painting flowers and bears on the walls of her bedroom. She received more formal training with a BFA in Printmaking from RISD and then attended CSU Monterey Bay\, where she received a master’s certificate in Science Illustration. She has created large-scale public art across the country\, including the Wall of Birds at The Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, and produced works for the National Aquarium\, the de Young Museum\, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum\, and more. She is the creator of the Migrating Mural campaign\, a series of public installations that highlight wildlife along migration corridors it shares with people. She still enjoys painting flowers and bears\, though nowadays she doesn’t get in trouble for painting on the walls. As the inaugural Forest Fellow of the Sempervirens Fund\, the oldest land trust in California and one dedicated to the protection of the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains\, Jane Kim has spent the last year studying the wonders of redwood trees. \nAs Associate Director of Education\, Jenny Rieke leads the development of exhibits and programs that connect people to the natural world through science\, art\, and storytelling. She collaborated with artist Jane Kim on Treasured Trees and on the interpretive signs for Cotoni-Coast Dairies. Jenny holds a degree in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Cruz and has worked as an educator and field biologist for a variety of environmental organizations. She joined the Museum in 2022 and brings a deep passion for creating meaningful\, field-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity and care for the environment. \n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/collections-club-with-jane-kim/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collections Club,Redwoods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Treasured Trees
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a tree-mendous First Friday at the Museum! \nOur Redwoods First Friday will celebrate and explore the wonders and history of our local redwood forests while highlighting the Treasured Trees exhibit. Connect with artists\, naturalists\, and community partners who work to protect and share the beauty of redwoods. Enjoy hands-on activities\, free museum admission\, an open bar for guests 21+\, food trucks\, and special seasonal items in the Museum store. \nThis First Friday\, we’re partnering with: \n\nSempervirens Fund\nMountain Parks Foundation \nArtist Ferd Bergholz\n…and many more!
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/first-friday-treasured-trees/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House,Redwoods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250915T161121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T170030Z
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SUMMARY:Museum of the Macabre Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a howling good time with this year’s Museum of the Macabre: Creatures of the Night! The Museum will be turned into a haunted house full of the bone-chilling taxidermy that inspired your favorite movie monsters. Get up close and personal with every type of Halloween horror. Experience the natural history of your favorite cryptid\, from werewolves to vampires. For this 21+ Halloween party\, come in your spookiest-themed attire and enjoy cauldron-concocted cocktails\, creepy curiosities\, and a costume contest for best dressed.  \nTickets | $35 at the Door\n \nMust Show ID at the Door\nDrinks available at the event for $5 (Cash or Card) \nEvent Festivities:\n\nShowing of Twilight in the Tyrrell Park amphitheater\n\nCocktail curated by Copal\n\nBeer provided by Discretion Brewing\n\nSpecial taxidermy pop-up in collaboration with the San Jose State Collections Department\n\n3D photo booth provided by Santa Cruz Digital Photobooth\n\nHands-on\, thematic activities provided by Santa Cruz community partners\n\nFood trucks\n\nCostume contest with prizes\n\n\n  \nThank You to Our Event Sponsors and Partners!\nSea Glass Orthodontics | Copal | Discretion Brewing | Santa Cruz Digital Photobooth | California Film And Cultural Center | KAZU | San Jose State Natural History Collections | Bat Conservation International | UCSC Special Collections \nGet your Souvenir T-shirt and Sticker in the Museum Store! \n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nThe Museum and indoor restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Park festivities will be on both level and slanted grass.\nBoth indoor and outdoor\, with low light.\nPlease leave your pets at home. Trained service animals only are permitted.\n\n\n\nCostume Policy \n\n\n\nCostumes should not be obstructive or offensive in nature.\nCostumes should not contain sharp or pointed objects\, or materials that may accidentally strike guests or exhibits.\nCostumes should not contain any elements which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.\nTo enter the costume contest\, your costume should relate to the theme of creatures of the night.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/macabre2025/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T193000
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CREATED:20250904T215230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T213944Z
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SUMMARY:Tracking California's Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Where are all the dinosaur fossils in California? What happened to California dinosaurs? Did they exist here? Were there dinosaurs in Santa Cruz? If not\, why? \nLearn the answers to those questions and much more as we unearth the mysteries of California’s dinosaurs. Join vertebrate paleontologist and environmental geologist\, Prof. Hilde Schwartz\, as she takes us back in time to explore the rich history and hidden secrets of California’s fossil record. Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be audience Q&A. \nREGISTER HERE\nSpeaker: Prof. Hilde L. Schwartz\, UCSC’s Dept. of Earth and Planetary Science\nClass Fee: $12 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \nAbout the Speaker:\nHilde Schwartz is an earth scientist who’s dabbled in both geology and paleontology. Her research always begins ‘in the field’\, and her main field regions have been in Africa (Kenya\, Tanzania\, Egypt) and the American southwest (including California). Hilde’s interest in dinosaurs began when she was a child (naturally)\, but was fully realized when I was invited to participate in research with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History on dinosaur sites in New Mexico. In the late 1990s\, she proposed a new class at UCSC called ‘The Natural History of Dinosaurs’\, which she taught from 1999 until her retirement from the Earth and Planetary Sciences Department in 2024. Hilde maintains an active interest in dinosaur research and will always be a dinosaur enthusiast. \n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/tracking-californias-dinosaurs/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fossils,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T230424Z
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SUMMARY:Fossil Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Join your friends at the Museum as we put the “pal” in paleontology at this Pleistocene Pop-Up family fun festival all about fossils! \nMeet geologists\, paleontologists\, naturalists\, and artists for an afternoon of family-friendly fun\, activity stations\, fossil interactives\, and so much more. \nFeatured programs throughout the day include a fossil identification station\, a Rockin’ Pop Up meet-and-greet with geologists\, United States Geological Survey (USGS) scientists\, and hands-on fossil kits for families to learn and play with. So\, make sure to bring any mystery fossils and rocks from home for identification at this celebration of fossil fun! \nThis event is FREE to the public and open to dinosaur lovers of all ages!
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/fossil-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fossils,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250819T172845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T172845Z
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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. \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-3-3/
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=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250906T210026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T004434Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Fossil Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, October 15th is National Fossil Day. But why limit the fun to just a day? At the Museum\, we’re turning it into a month-long celebration of fossils with a Pleistocene Pop-Up exhibit and events! \nOur Fossil Frenzy First Friday will showcase paleontologists\, geologists\, and scientific illustrators with a fossil focus. Bring your mystery fossils and rocks to our fossil identification stations\, shop the special seasonal items in the Museum store\, enjoy free access to the summer redwoods exhibit\, Treasured Trees\, an open bar for guests 21+\, and food trucks. \nThis First Friday\, we’re partnering with: \n\nGeologists from UCSC’s Earth and Planetary Sciences\nCertified paleontologists from Pacific Paleontology\nThe United States Geological Survey\nKenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History\nCalifornia Film And Cultural Center\nFossil Illustrators: Mason Schratter\, Cady Delay\, & Arin Vasquez
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/first-friday-fossil-frenzy/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fossils,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250806T040708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T204713Z
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SUMMARY:The Ancient American Cheetah
DESCRIPTION:For Safari September’s grand finale\, travel back in time to learn the mysteries of the prehistoric American Cheetah!  \nDiscover how this extinct top predator once dominated ancient North America and why it no longer exists. Using cutting-edge paleogenomics research\, uncover how scientists use prehistoric data to inform future conservation efforts. \nAfter the presentation\, Dr. Josh Kapp from UCSC will share a DNA collection kit and invite audience members to participate in a study that aims to refine techniques for aging individuals based on DNA collected from hair samples. Participation in this study is both voluntary and anonymous. \n  \nREGISTRATION\nSpeaker: Dr. Molly Cassatt-Johnstone – Paleogenomics Lab; University of California\, Santa Cruz \nClass Size: 60 participants\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program.\nClass Fee: $5 – General | FREE for Museum Members \nAbout the Speaker:\nMolly Cassatt-Johnstone is a PhD candidate in the Paleogenomics Lab\, where she studies the evolution and conservation of felids in North America. She’s passionate about making science exciting and accessible\, and loves sharing the hidden stories preserved in ancient DNA. Her work spans a wide range of species—including mammoths\, wolves\, Steller’s sea cows\, bison\, horses\, and\, of course\, big cats—using genomics to explore their past and guide conservation. \n  \nThe Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to partner with the Cheetah Conservation Fund and Kara Capaldo Photography to present Safari September\, a series that highlights the majesty of mammals\, FURocious felines\, and the importance of keystone species conservation.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/the-ancient-american-cheetah/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fossils,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250806T040933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T220651Z
UID:10000240-1758823200-1758828600@santacruzmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Cancelled- A Brush with Conservation: Protecting Wildlife Through Art
DESCRIPTION:This Safari September lecture is all about advocacy through art!  \nJoin celebrated artists and naturalists as they share the impact their masterpieces have on conservation education\, international endangered species policies\, and how they translate conservation science to the canvas. As a behind-the-scenes bonus\, they will debut their newest works of art before and after their lecture for exclusive enjoyment. \n  \nSorry\, this program has been cancelled. \n  \nSpeakers: Megan Gnekow\, Michelle McCune\, and Marcia Sivek – Cheetah Conservation Fund\nClass Size: 60 participants\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program.\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \nThe Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to partner with the Cheetah Conservation Fund and Kara Capaldo Photography to present Safari September\, a series that highlights the majesty of mammals\, FURocious felines\, and the importance of keystone species conservation.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/a-brush-with-conservation-protecting-wildlife-through-art/
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:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250806T040858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T054726Z
UID:10000238-1757527200-1757534400@santacruzmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Coexistence\, Conservation\, & Wildlife Photography
DESCRIPTION:Safari September is off to a ROARing start\, as we learn the conservation biology of big cats and other wildlife! \nThrough the lens of nature photography\, join award-winning documentarians and photographers as they share their stories and images that showcase their passion for wildlife conservation. \n  \nREGISTRATION\n  \nClass Size: 60 participants\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game.\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \n  \nThe Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is thrilled to partner with the Cheetah Conservation Fund to present Safari September\, a series that highlights the majesty of mammals\, FURocious felines\, and the importance of keystone species conservation.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/safari-september-naturalist-night-wildlife-photography/
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:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250819T172617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T172617Z
UID:10000261-1757152800-1757160000@santacruzmuseum.org
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. \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-4/
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=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T113000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250714T232234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T223853Z
UID:10000227-1757152800-1757158200@santacruzmuseum.org
SUMMARY:California Biodiversity Day Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate California Biodiversity Day with a hands-on park beautification project! Discover the beauty of native wildflowers and help support local ecosystems. \nParticipants will go on a native plant walk\, learn about California flowers and pollinators\, and the conservation efforts to restore fragile coastal landscapes through sustainable gardening. After the plant walk\, participants will scatter wildflower seeds around the park as well as take home wildflower seeds to start their own native flower gardens. \nREGISTER\nPlease note: \n\nThis event takes place outdoors. Gardening attire recommended.\nThis event is recommended for ages 8+. Please contact events@santacruzmuseum.org with questions.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/california-biodiversity-day-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250722T231329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T173614Z
UID:10000234-1757151000-1757170800@santacruzmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Educator Workshop with the Amah Mutsun
DESCRIPTION:Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for a collaborative workshop connecting local educators with tribal leaders and scholars.\nThis workshop aims to deepen knowledge\, clarify terminology\, and provide a space for dialogue about incorporating a native perspective into K-12 curriculum. \nTeachers will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with colleagues and tribal representatives as they consider the strengths and weaknesses of their current curriculum and consider ways that they might better incorporate an Indigenous perspective into future lessons. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nREGISTER\nFeaturing: Valentin Lopez\, Chairman of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band \n& Daisy Martin from UCSC’s History & Civics Project \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: This event will be recorded and may be shared online as part of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s Digital Archives. \nBy registering and attending\, you acknowledge that your presence and likeness may be captured in the recording. If you prefer not to be recorded\, please exercise discretion when attending. \nSponsored By
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/educator-workshop-with-the-amah-mutsun/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Workshop,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250801T193940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T195501Z
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SUMMARY:Safari September First Friday
DESCRIPTION:Looking for the purr-fect way to spend your Friday night? You otter swing by to celebrate Safari September! \nThe Museum is thrilled to partner with the Cheetah Conservation Fund and Sea Otter Savvy to showcase these marvelous mammals all month long.\n \nJoin us for a hare-raising adventure as wildlife photographers display their images of endangered species and paleo-mammalogists share their cutting-edge discoveries. We will also launch the next installment of our newest Naturalist Night lecture series\, which will feature everything from sea otters and surfers\, to the extinct North American cheetah. But the safari doesn’t stop there! As a special treat\, we’re not kitten when we tell you that the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is bringing baby animals for adoption\, or just to snuggle. We will also have special seasonal items in the Museum store\, free access to the summer redwoods exhibit\, Treasured Trees\, an open bar for guests 21+\, and food trucks. \nThis First Friday we’re partnering with: \n\n\nCheetah Conservation Fund\nSea Otter Savvy\nUCSC Genomics Institute\nKara Capaldo – Author of Ocean Adventures – A Journey with Monterey Bay Friends\nSanta Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation\nLand Trust of Santa Cruz\nUCSC Norris Center for Natural History \nPathways for Wildlife\nMountain Lion Foundation\nSnow Leopard Conservancy\nNature Photographers: Kevin Lohman\, Sarah Killingsworth\, and Jacqueline Deely\nConservation Artists; Michelle McCune & Megan Gnekow\nAnd so many more!\n\nAccessibility:\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\, art displays\, and activities will be indoors and outdoors.\nThis series is sponsored by the Cheetah Conservation Fund\n\n\n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/safari-september-first-friday/
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:20250816T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250816T140000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
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:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250529T193625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T193625Z
UID:10000197-1755338400-1755345600@santacruzmuseum.org
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=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250715T002636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T002636Z
UID:10000231-1754589600-1754595000@santacruzmuseum.org
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=UTC:20250802T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250519T175958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T013912Z
UID:10000157-1754136000-1754146800@santacruzmuseum.org
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:20250801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250714T235235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T202134Z
UID:10000230-1754067600-1754078400@santacruzmuseum.org
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=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250613T211459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T211538Z
UID:10000210-1753984800-1753992000@santacruzmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Grandeur of Giant Salamanders
DESCRIPTION: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\, diet\, size\, and behaviors. Dive into the secret life of salamanders with a conservation biologist who conducts fieldwork with these amazing animals that seem to be right out of your imagination. \nREGISTER\nInstructor: Stephen Winsor – Conservation biologist\nClass Size: 60 participants\nMaterials: Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be an audience engagement game.\nClass Fee: $11 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \n\nThe 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 special exhibit: Treasured Trees: The Story of Coast Redwoods.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/the-grandeur-of-giant-salamanders/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Redwoods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250410T025000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T184941Z
UID:10000123-1753693200-1754060400@santacruzmuseum.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250728T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250410T021948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T185002Z
UID:10000120-1753693200-1754060400@santacruzmuseum.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T041623
CREATED:20250630T170910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T214506Z
UID:10000223-1753527600-1753542000@santacruzmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Summer Fun Festival
DESCRIPTION:Summer is in full swing\, and the Museum is inviting your entire family to celebrate the sunny season with us!\nSoak 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 from 11 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.\, with shows taking place in the amphitheater throughout the day and activity stations located across Tyrrell Park. As a bonus\, there will be free admission to the Museum\, so you won’t miss the excitement taking place inside\, too! \n  \nAmphitheater Programming Schedule: \n\n\nSenderos Dance Troupe at 11:30\nSanta Cruz Shakespeare at 12:30\nFull Circle Falconry at 1:30\n\n\n  \nWe’ll be joined by wonderful community partners\, including:  \n\n\nThe Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery\nSanta Cruz Shakespeare\nWatsonville Wetlands Watch\nEcology Action\nSanta Cruz Fire Department\nCommunity Bridges\nUCSC Fisheries\nSea Otter Savvy\nAnd so many more!
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/summer-fun-festival/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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