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

Learning about different tree species? How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we'll be chattin' about a handful of trees that reside in the park, and giving you the tools you need to identify species during your future park visits. Beleaf us, it'll be a great time! Click here to RSVP.This free program will meet in front of the Visitor Center and meander down River Trail and saunter back through the Redwood Grove. Hard rain cancels! Hope to see you there!

Join State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles round trip hike with only a small gain in elevation. Along the way you will learn about the lives of early pioneers and farming families who first settled here in the 19th century.  Enjoy one of our area’s hidden treasures. Meet in the parking lot. For more information, call (650) 726-8814.Click here to make your reservation today!

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!

With Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month on the mind, join us at the Mission for a historic exploration of local Indigenous foodways. We'll discuss the foods native to California before Spanish contact, and explore the ways in which food varieties and cultivation methods drastically changed under Spanish colonization. Touch, smell, and taste a bit of history as we compare & contrast California history to the "classic Thanksgiving story", and discuss ultimately the effect this forced diet change had on the local population. As always, this event is FREE, no registration required. Call (831) 425-5849 or email santacruzmission@ports-ca.us with any questions.

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

We are offering a bird watching program on Dec 2nd at 9:00am. Join us to learn all about life histories, behaviors, field markings, etc. On this 1-mile walk, we will make specific observations about characteristics that will certainly help us quack the case for many bird identifications! Let's plan to meet in the campfire center of the campground. Hope to see you there! Make sure to bring binoculars and a jacket so you're not murmuring under your breath "brrrrrrrrrrrrd."Reservation required; click here to RSVP.

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Work DaySaturday, October 7 from 9 am to noonSaturday, November 4 from 9 am to noonSaturday, December 2 from 9 am to noonSpend a beautiful morning at Lighthouse Field State Beach with friendly people AND help the park by volunteering for one of our upcoming work days!From 9 am to noon on the first Saturday of the month, volunteers will support habitat restoration of popular day-use areas and trails by removing non-native vegetation, such as ice plant and Himalayan blackberry. Hand tools such as loppers, shovels, pulaskis, and hand clippers will be used to remove the weeds. Volunteers should bring a refillable water bottle, lunch, sun protection, and work gloves if available. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and layered clothing; long sleeve shirts and pants are strongly recommended to avoid poison oak exposure. Visit https://volunteer.calparks.org to sign up! Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Ages 8 and older welcome – minors must be accompanied by an adult. 

The Scotts Valley Friends of the Library are holding a winter book sale on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10-3 at the Fireside Lounge at the Scotts Valley Library located at 251 Kings Village Road. Come find those literary gifts! We have great conditioned children’s books, fiction and nonfiction books, including some boxed sets. Specialty books such as cookbooks, oversized books, genealogy books, musical and music books, antique/vintage books and antique glass books will be available. How about CD’s, DVD’s, and audiobooks? We’ve got them! Puzzles will be there too. All proceeds benefit the Scotts Valley Library.

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

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!