Educational
Westside Humble Sea: Astronomy on Tap
Humble Sea Brewery 820 Swift Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesHead to the Humble Sea Brewing Co. for a free event out of this world! There will be astro trivia and prizes. Learn about the Shadow the Scientists initiative, which allows the general public to follow and understand live observations with the largest telescopes in the world!
Annieglass: Jellyfish in Watercolor and Ink
Annieglass 310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville, CA, United StatesFor the jellyfish painting, Heidi will be demonstrating the neurographic technique. This painting process is often described as meditative, promoting mindfulness and relaxation. It’s also fun and easy! She begins each class with basic watercolor techniques as a warm-up, then moves into a demo, followed by a step-by-step process of painting the jellyfish using ink and watercolors. Items provided: good quality paper (10”x 14”) a board and tape a brush palette watercolors and ink Best of all, you leave with a beautiful finished painting. Wine or sparkling beverages are provided. Take 15% off in our retail store for first-quality Annieglass products. *You must cancel 48 hours before the event to receive a full refund if you are unable to attend.
Free Online Parent Drop-In: Youth Mental Health
The Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health offers free Parent Drop-Ins, 1-hour sessions where parents can seek guidance from experts specializing in specific youth mental health disorders. Parents can also connect with others facing similar challenges. Each Zoom session is hosted by expert clinical psychologists who specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, suicidality, and psychotropic medication. Parent Drop-Ins are held on the last Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm. Register to receive the Zoom link, and submit questions ahead of time. Upcoming Parent Drop-Ins: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 pm PST - on Zoom Wednesday, July 31, 2024 from from 5:30-6:30 pm PST - on Zoom Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 pm PST - on Zoom Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 pm PST - on Zoom We also offer Parent Drop-In session for schools and parent groups.
Loch Lomond: Aquatic Species Loch Walk
Loch Lomond 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton, CA, United StatesTake a scenic walk around Loch Lomond with City Ranger, John Roskelly, and environmental habitat surveyor, Michelle Tarian. They will be pointing out things to notice on your walk you may have never considered, discussing what has happened with invasive species throughout Santa Cruz County. They will talk about actions being taken at Loch Lomond for native species. This is your chance to explore with an expert at your side! The monthly “Loch Walks” are included in the entry fee for the Recreation Area. There is a $10.00 charge per vehicle for entrance to the park. Walk participants are encouraged to dress for variable weather conditions and to wear proper footwear for hiking on dirt trails and for changes in elevation. The Loch Lomond Recreation Area is a 180-acre reservoir and part of the 2,800-acre watershed land holdings that the City of Santa Cruz Water Department manages in the Newell Creek watershed. Loch Lomond serves as the City of Santa Cruz’s only drinking water reservoir. Loch walks are free and do not require a reservation, but the size of the group is limited to 25, and there is a sign-up sheet for first come, first served. Arrive early to sign up and remember the $10 parking fee to get into the area. Call (831) 335-7424 for any questions.
Roberts Ranch Vineyards: Wine and Lavender Workshop
Roberts Ranch Vineyards Roberts Road, Ben Lomond, United StatesThe fragrant harvest is coming in and you can learn how to successfully preserve it! Drying lavender is simple when you have a few methods at your disposal – and once you have done that, its uses are myriad. The folks at Roberts Ranch will show you how to set aside the dried lavender buds (unopened flowers) for culinary use throughout the year and taste some simple and delicious recipes to inspire your summer cooking. Everyone goes home with a large bundle of fresh Roberts Ranch lavender, a bottle of dried culinary lavender, lavender lemon cookies and lots of ideas! This is a fun workshop for all (and there will be snacks & drinks for those under 21) A perfect gift idea for special occasions! The Cottage kitchen will prepare some summer bites celebrating culinary lavender and the new 2023 Rosé of Pinot Noir and 2023 Sauvignon Blanc will be the featured wines!
Seymour Marine Discovery Center: Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour
Younger Lagoon Reserve 130 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThis 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour takes visitors into Younger Lagoon Reserve adjacent to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Part of the University of California Natural Reserve System, Younger Lagoon Reserve contains diverse coastal habitats and is home to birds of prey, migrating sea birds, bobcats, and other wildlife. Come and see what scientists are doing to track local mammals, restore native habitat, and learn about the workings of one of California’s rare coastal lagoons. A tour is offered on selected Thursdays and Saturdays of each month beginning at 10:30 AM. Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Advance reservations are highly recommended using the website link below. Tours are best suited for children 10 years of age and older. Participants must be physically able to walk up and down steep inclines. Water and weather protection is strongly suggested.
UCSC Arboretum: First Saturday Tours
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesAround the World in 60-90 Minutes! The first Saturday of each month, the Arboretum offers a docent or staff-led tour of the Arboretum. Sometimes you will see New Zealand, South Africa, California, or Australia. Sometimes you might see combinations of several gardens, the developing World Conifer Collection, or Rare Fruit Garden. Tour length varies depending on what’s in bloom and what the participants request.
Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer Intensive Program
Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSpots Available for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s Summer Intensive Santa Cruz Shakespeare is offering a new summer Shakespeare intensive program for high school students, ages 14-18, Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.. Students will be guided through practical exercises to prepare them to take center stage in an abridged version of As You Like It to be performed on stage Saturday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s Audrey Stanley Grove (The Grove) in Santa Cruz’s DeLaveaga Park. The high school summer program, which takes place at the Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, will include workshops in movement, text, and voice and rehearsal time with Shakespeare experts. Students will become more comfortable with public speaking, learn how to do close reading of text and incorporate that into performance, and gain confidence with self-expression and artistic abilities. Cost is $1,000 and includes access for one student and one adult ticket to our professional performance of As You Like It on Saturday, July 13, right after the student performance, as well as a souvenir sweatshirt. Scholarships and payment plans available. Learn more at https://santacruzshakespeare.org/educators/intensive. For questions, email [email protected]
Seymour Marine Discovery Center: Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour
Younger Lagoon Reserve 130 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThis 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour takes visitors into Younger Lagoon Reserve adjacent to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Part of the University of California Natural Reserve System, Younger Lagoon Reserve contains diverse coastal habitats and is home to birds of prey, migrating sea birds, bobcats, and other wildlife. Come and see what scientists are doing to track local mammals, restore native habitat, and learn about the workings of one of California’s rare coastal lagoons. A tour is offered on selected Thursdays and Saturdays of each month beginning at 10:30 AM. Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Advance reservations are highly recommended using the website link below. Tours are best suited for children 10 years of age and older. Participants must be physically able to walk up and down steep inclines. Water and weather protection is strongly suggested.
Seymour Marine Discovery Center: Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour
Younger Lagoon Reserve 130 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThis 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour takes visitors into Younger Lagoon Reserve adjacent to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Part of the University of California Natural Reserve System, Younger Lagoon Reserve contains diverse coastal habitats and is home to birds of prey, migrating sea birds, bobcats, and other wildlife. Come and see what scientists are doing to track local mammals, restore native habitat, and learn about the workings of one of California’s rare coastal lagoons. A tour is offered on selected Thursdays and Saturdays of each month beginning at 10:30 AM. Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Advance reservations are highly recommended using the website link below. Tours are best suited for children 10 years of age and older. Participants must be physically able to walk up and down steep inclines. Water and weather protection is strongly suggested.