Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Loop Tour

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA, United States

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!

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Loop Tour

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton, CA 95018, USA

Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday 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!

Santa Cruz Mission – Building Methods Living History Demonstration

144 School St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Come see how the oldest building the county was made. In this demonstration we’ll look at the materials used by the Ohlone to build their homes, and then at the materials used by the Spanish in the building of Mission Santa Cruz. You will get a chance to get your hands dirty and make your own mini adobe brick to take home!This event is FREE, no registration required. Rain cancels. Please call (831) 425-5849 for more information or email us at [email protected] .

Be Natural Music Performance

pono hawaiian grill 120 Union St, Santa Cruz, CA

Date and Time for Pono Hawaiian Grill Show: Wednesday, April 17th from 4 PM - 8 PM Location: Pono Hawaiian Grill 120 Union St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Admission: FREE Be Natural Music will feature their youth Rock and Jazz bands at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz on Wednesday, April 17th from 4PM - 8PM. Local residents are invited to drop by, grab a bite, a drink, and enjoy the music. The Pono Hawaiian Grill concerts will kickstart Be Natural Music’s Spring Fundraising Season in which money is gathered for the facility’s scholarship program. This program helps families in financial need afford music classes. Pono is showing their support by donating 15% of its proceeds from the shows to our Scholarship Fund. Attendees must mention that they’re here for the Be Natural Music event at the register in order for our scholarship program to receive their donation.

Free

Earth Day Bio Blitz at Castle Rock

What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by surveying your favorite park to discover as many different critters and plants as you can for community science? Don’t know the trails, or would just like some company? Our docents are waiting to guide you to the best spots in the park! Join us at 10 am for the bio briefing at the Kirkwood Entrance parking lot, then we’ll hit the trails and get exploring. Make sure to bring a way to document your findings—phone or tablet, camera, voice recorder, notebook, sketchbook, whatever your style is! All ages welcome. Free event. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 291-8273 or visit www.parks.ca.gov/CastleRock. Event made possible by the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation and California State Parks.

Discovery West Open House

Discovery West Preschool 208 Rankin St., Santa Cruz, CA

Join us for an Open House Event at Discovery West Preschool on the westside! Find out more about our Reggio Emilia inspired program, meet our experienced and passionate educators and see our creative and unique learning environments! Come discover how quality preschool supports not only your child, but also you, your family and our community. Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and treats! We enroll children as young as 2 years old. This event is intended for parents only, so that you can focus on having all of your questions answered. However, we understand if you do not have alternate childcare, please don't hesitate to join us with your child. You can RSVP for the event at our website www.discoverypreschoolandfamilycenter.com/apply

FREE

Natural Bridges Stewardship- invasive plant removal party

Join our Natural Bridges Volunteer team to assist with removal of invasive plants.These plants are still small and the ground moist, so it is much easier now!This is an opportunity to get to off trail sites where the deer, bunnies and birds live..Wear long pants, socks, close-toed shoes, layers on top, hat and bring sunscreen and a water bottle. If you have them bring gloves and a trowel or dandelion puller, otherwise borrow from the park. Snacks provided so come join the party!  Please sign up: call 831-423-0871 or santacruzstateparks.as.me/schedule

Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Guided Walk – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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. Bring your own water or purchase water from Parking Kiosk as there is no running water, electricity or cell service at Big Basin!For more information, questions, or concerns, please contact [email protected] here to Register

Downtown Santa Cruz: Earth Day Celebrations

Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue Between Water and Locust Streets, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Earth Day 2024 will be held at beautiful Downtown Santa Cruz on Cooper St, Pacific Ave, and Abbott Square. Local businesses and organizations will gather for a day of fun and environmentally focused activities and education. This event will feature: - Live music from Coffee Zombie Collective - Face Painting from Brenda's Facepainting - MotherSong with Joya Winwood (singalong for families with babies) shows at 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - Samba Stilt Walkers from Emotiv Dance - Photobooth - Local vendors - Educational booths This free, family-friendly event will have many activities for kids to take part in, like the interactive Passport Program where kids can earn a sweet treat from Mission Hill Creamery or Pacific Cookie Company by participating. There will be an environmentally focused fashion show featuring local kids from the Fashion Teens program. Celebrate Earth Day with us in Downtown Santa Cruz on Pacific Ave, Cooper Street and Abbott Square. ⭐ A big thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible ⭐ Joby Aviation GoodTimes KSBW Community Printers Santa Cruz County - Recycling & Solid Waste Allterra Solar GreenWaste Central Coast Community Energy Santa Cruz METRO Pacific Cookie Company Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery The Verve Coffee Roasters

Free

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Tour

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA, United States

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!

Natural Bridges Tidepool Tour

Come explore the tidepools at Natural Bridges State Beach on this guided tour.  Our Marine Protected Area is a beautiful and diverse habitat you will not want to miss!SIGN UP HEREParticipation is free, however, a $10 vehicle day-use fee will be charged upon arrival at the entrance kiosk. Please plan to meet promptly at Natural Bridges State Beach Visitor Center. Please be sure to prepare yourself with a re-usable water bottle, backpack, hiking shoes, and sun protection (ie. hat/sunglasses/sunscreen).  Rain cancels this guided tour due to safety.For more information, questions, or concerns, please contact (831) 423-4609 or email [email protected] look forward to seeing you soon at Natural Bridges State Beach!

Castro Adobe Open House

184 Old Adobe Rd Watsonville, CA, United States

Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State HistoricParkCastroAdobe Open House: Life on Rancho San AndresSunday, April 21 from 10:30am to 3:30 pm Hoorayfor April showers! Rain, rain, don’t go away! Water on the rancho was criticalto its success. Land granted to prominent Californios like the Castros alwayshad water sources, including springs, creeks, and rivers to ensure life on therancho thrived. The people who lived on the rancho were dependent on the cropsthey grew and the animals they raised for their survival, which both neededplentiful water to live. Come learn about life on the rancho and how reliantearly Californians were on the land called Rancho San Andres. Listen to live music andenjoy our newly installed interpretive displays.  Reservations for a free 90-minute docent ledtour are recommended at: www.santacruzstateparks.as.me/CastroAdobeOpenHouse Eventmade possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks. For more information call (831) 226-9669  NOTE:  Continuous rain will cancel event.