Castro Adobe Open House: ‘Tis The Season!Saturday, December 9 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm‘Tisthe season of giving and the Castros were known to be generous people.Strangers were not strangers for long as the Castro family invited all toparticipate in a fiesta in the fandango room with live music, and of coursethere was food and drinks! Continue the tradition and come to the Castro Adobeto explore the fandango room and to enjoy complimentary coffee in the cocina,all while learning the traditions and customs of those who called Rancho SanAndres home. Come as strangers and leave as friends! This free event requirespre-registration. Reserve your 90-minute tour of the Castro Adobe at: https://santacruzstateparks.as.me/CastroAdobeOpenHouse.Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California StateParks. 

Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ages. We will be covering the cultural history of this unique area including Indigenous groups, loggers, and preservationists. Of course, we will also discuss natural history such as the amazing coast redwood and the CZU Lightning Complex Fire as well as the future of our park.Participation is free, however, a $10 vehicle day-use fee will be charged upon arrival, or you can reserve a parking spot by clicking here. Please plan to meet at the temporary visitor center area located next to the restrooms at 10:45 am. There is no drinking water or cell service at Big Basin, so be sure to bring plenty of water!For more information, questions, or concerns, please contact bigbasin@ports-ca.us.Click here to Register

On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Sign up here!Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505.

Holidays on theRanchSaturday,December 9 from 11 am to 3 pmCelebrate the winter holidays as folks did in Californio,Victorian, and early 20th century Santa Cruz at Wilder Ranch StatePark. Enjoy performances featuring the Lyric Victorian Carolers, sampleVictorian-era holiday goodies, watch live demonstrations in the blacksmith and machineshop, explore the historical houses, and participate in wreath and candlemaking and wood oven baking. Free event. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For moreinformation, call (831) 426-0505 or email wilderranch@ports-ca.us. Event made possibleby Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.

Santa Cruz Waldorf Winter Faire 2023 This will be a cozy day to craft, enjoy music, eat delicious food, and gather together with friends and family. We will have candle rolling, tea sachet making, wooden nature centerpieces,  peg gnomes, and copper ornaments to hammer. 4th & 5th Grade Choir Performance Tasty soups will be made by the 7th Grade. 7th & 8th Grade Craft Sale 6th Grade will have a bake sale fundraiser. Other offerings include lovely music, storytellers in the Redwood Grove and roasted chestnuts! FREE Puppet Show Local vendors selling their crafts! FREE SHUTTLE AT UCSC BARN @ BAY & HIGH STREET LIMITED $15 ON CAMPUS PARKING  www.santacruzwaldorf.org

Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will be chatting about life histories, ecology, etc. and sharing a wonderful adventure among these giants. Click here to RSVP. Let's plan to meet in the front of the Visitor Center, we hope you can join us!

Want to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays and Sundays for a 1.5 hour long tour of the historic buildings of Wilder Ranch! Meet at the visitor's center at 1 pm. Pre-register here or join us on the day-of. This tour is free. Parking in Day-use lot is $10. Questions? Call (831)426-0505 or email wilderranch@ports-ca.us