Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Pinto Lake: Guided Nature Walk

Pinto Lake County Park 757 Green Valley Rd,, Watsonville, CA, United States

A guided hike aimed at the youth to learn about animals, plants and habitats at Pinto Lake County Park.  Participants must be able to hike for up to 1.5 hours.  An adult must accompany children 15 years and younger.  Create an account and sign up through this link to secure your spot at no charge.  Meet at the furthest parking lot by the roundabout and bathrooms. 

Free

Pinto Lake: Guided Nature Walk

Pinto Lake County Park 757 Green Valley Rd,, Watsonville, CA, United States

A guided hike aimed at the youth to learn about animals, plants and habitats at Pinto Lake County Park.  Participants must be able to hike for up to 1.5 hours.  An adult must accompany children 15 years and younger.  Create an account and sign up through this link to secure your spot at no charge.  Meet at the furthest parking lot by the roundabout and bathrooms. 

Free

Pinto Lake: Guided Nature Walk

Pinto Lake County Park 757 Green Valley Rd,, Watsonville, CA, United States

A guided hike aimed at the youth to learn about animals, plants and habitats at Pinto Lake County Park.  Participants must be able to hike for up to 1.5 hours.  An adult must accompany children 15 years and younger.  Create an account and sign up through this link to secure your spot at no charge.  Meet at the furthest parking lot by the roundabout and bathrooms. 

Free

Quail Hollow Ranch: Ranch House Tour

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park 800 Quail Hollow Rd., Felton, CA, United States

As a volunteer docent for the County of Santa Cruz Park system, Richard James has researched the colorful history of Quail Hollow Ranch for years. His new tour, “Within These Walls: Ghosts of the Past at Quail Hollow,” condenses more than 151 years into roughly two hours. Learn about its history from transporting Abraham Lincoln to the Watermelon King to Sun-Kissed Ranch, the founding of Sunset Magazine, and beyond. For ages 16 and up. Space is limited for this free activity. Participants may register in advance at scparks.com or call 831-454-7941.

Free