Events made possible by Friends of California State Parks, Mountain Parks Foundation, Coastside State Parks Association, Waddell Creek Association, and Portola and Castle Rock Foundation. Facebook.com/CaliforniaStateParks www.parks.ca.gov @CAStateParks DPR 985C (New 2/2016)(Word 2/23/2016) 1 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Calendar Announcement Date: 15 June 2017 Contact: Linda Hitchcock/ Elizabeth Hammack, SP III Email: [email protected][email protected]Phone: (831) 335-6391 Elise Fleishman, SPA [email protected](831) 335-1743 July 2017 Adventures, Events & Activities Santa Cruz District – California State Parks California State Parks Backpacking Web: www.parks.ca.gov/backpacking | Email: [email protected]| Phone: (831) 291-8273 A Trek Through Time Butano State Park to Big Basin Redwoods State Park to Waddell State Beach Thursday, September 14 at 9am through Sunday, September 17 about 3pm Cost: $300 Starting in Butano State Park, this 3 night, 4 day trip explores relatively unknown portions of the backcountry in the Santa Cruz Mountains before touring the iconic, must see spots of Big Basin accompanied by California State Park Naturalists. Adventurers will travel through chaparral-covered ridgelines, moss-lined waterfalls and lush old-growth redwood groves. An extra night at Sunset Trail Camp with a strenuous day hike to Mount McAbee rewards you with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. For more information, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/backpacking, or email [email protected], or call (831) 291-8273. California State Parks Backpacking is made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, Mountain Parks Foundation, Sempervirens Fund, Portola and Castle Rock Foundation, and Waddell Creek Association. # # # Wilder Ranch State Park Located two miles north of Santa Cruz, on Highway 1 (831) 426-0505 | Open 8am-Sunset
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Calendar Announcement
Date: 15 June 2017
Contact: Linda Hitchcock/ Elizabeth Hammack, SP III Email: [email protected]
A Trek Through Time Butano State Park to Big Basin Redwoods State Park to Waddell State Beach Thursday, September 14 at 9am through Sunday, September 17 about 3pm Cost: $300 Starting in Butano State Park, this 3 night, 4 day trip explores relatively unknown portions of the backcountry in the Santa Cruz Mountains before touring the iconic, must see spots of Big Basin accompanied by California State Park Naturalists. Adventurers will travel through chaparral-covered ridgelines, moss-lined waterfalls and lush old-growth redwood groves. An extra night at Sunset Trail Camp with a strenuous day hike to Mount McAbee rewards you with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. For more information, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/backpacking, or email [email protected], or call (831) 291-8273. California State Parks Backpacking is made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, Mountain Parks Foundation, Sempervirens Fund, Portola and Castle Rock Foundation, and Waddell Creek Association.
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Wilder Ranch State Park Located two miles north of Santa Cruz, on Highway 1 (831) 426-0505 | Open 8am-Sunset
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Facebook: @WilderRanchStatePark A special event!
Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration Tuesday, July 4 from 11am to 4pm
Travel back in time at Wilder Ranch State Park on Tuesday, July 4, to experience an Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration! Meet us at the apple orchard in front of the Highway 1 tunnel at 11:45am to join the parade. Bring a musical instrument or noisemaker, dress in early 1900s costume. Activities include children’s crafts area, live big-band music, living history demonstrations, historic speeches and flag raising. Food and drink available for sale, or bring a picnic lunch. This event is appropriate for all ages. Day-use parking fee is $10. For more information, please call (831) 426-0505. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, California State Parks volunteers, and California State Parks. History, Nature, and Scenic Views: A Tour of the Grey Whale Ranch Area Saturday, July 8 at 9am This challenging guided three-hour hike will explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of Wilder Ranch State Park. Meet at the Wilder Ranch parking lot. Bring good walking shoes, lunch, snacks, and water. Rain cancels hike. For more information, please call (831) 426-0505. Event made possible by California State Parks Volunteers, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, and California State Parks. Wilder Ranch Coast Nature Walks Saturday, July 1 at 11am Saturday, July 22 at 11am Saturday, July 29 at 11am On these two-hour natural history excursions, you will explore the plants, animals, and geology of the spectacular coastal bluffs. Meet at the Wilder Ranch Interpretive Center. Bring a snack, water, binoculars, and good walking shoes. Binoculars are now available to borrow. For more information, please call (831) 426-0505. Event made possible by California State Parks Volunteers, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, and California State Parks.
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New Brighton State Beach The park is located in Capitola, just south of Santa Cruz.
Visitor Center Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am to 4pm | Phone (831) 464-5620
Junior Rangers Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in July at 11am Discover the fascinating secrets of the beach! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is for kids ages
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7-12. Sorry parents, this program is for kids only! Please be sure your child is dressed for active play in the outdoors. Meet at the New Brighton Visitor Center. Event is free; parking is $10. For more information, please call (831) 464-5620. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks. Campfire Programs Friday nights in July at 7:30pm Join us in our campfire center for an evening of song and story. Serenade the glittering stars and learn about ecology, creatures of the ocean or stories of the park while relaxing under the night sky. Event is free; parking is $10. For more information, please call (831) 464-5620. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks. Summer Concert Series Saturday Nights in July at 7:30pm Join California State Parks in welcoming New Brighton beaches weekly outdoor concert series. Every Saturday in July, we will be featuring a local musician at our campfire center. Performers include Watsonville Taiko Drummers, Western Sing-a-long with Michelle Kiba, Designated Drivers, Indonesian Gamelan, and Simmons Family Band. Event is free; parking is $10. For more information, please call (831) 464-5620. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Año Nuevo State Park Located off Hwy1, halfway between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz 1 New Year’s Creek Road, Pescadero, CA 94060 | (650) 879- 2025
Geology Walk Sunday, July 16 at 1pm Join docent Robert on a Geology Walk on Cove Beach, uncovering geologic history on this one-mile, one-hour stroll along Cove Beach. Learn about the major changes that have occurred along this coastline at Año Nuevo State Park. Meet at the Marine Education Center, rain cancels, group size limited, day-use parking fee $10. Please contact the park at 650-879-2025 for further information. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association, California State Park Volunteers, and California State Parks.
Self-Guided Seal Walks Daily, between 8:30am and 3:30pm (Natural Preserve closes at 5pm) Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view a large colony of Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, 2.5-hour self-guided trail! Visit the female elephant seals as they return to shore to molt, or shed their fur, in this annual excursion. Additionally, young pups are still ashore from the winter breeding season. Layered
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clothing, closed-toes shoes, and rain/wind gear are strongly advised. Umbrellas and strollers are not permitted inside the dune area. Pets are not allowed in the park. Walk is free; day-use vehicle fee is $10. Entrance to the reserve for your self-guided walk requires a free permit that can be obtained at the entrance station, or the Visitor Center. Please contact the park at 650-879-2025 for further information. If you need mobility assistance, you can request a volunteer-led equal access tour. You will board our accessible van and get a ride to our wheelchair-accessible boardwalk. A volunteer(s) will accompany you to the two seal-viewing decks, explain the Northern elephant seal natural history, the history of the park, and answer questions. Reservations are required. Please, allow a 2-week advance notice. The volunteer led tour is free, day-use vehicle fee is $10. Contact the park at 650-879-2033 or email [email protected]. Events made possible by Coastside State Parks Association, California State Park Volunteers, and California State Parks.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Day Use Area located off Hwy 9 in Felton (831) 335-7077 Campground entrance located at 2591 Graham Hill Road
Fall Creek Unit is located off Felton Empire Road near downtown Felton. Facebook: @HenryCowellRSP/ | Instagram: @Henry.Cowell.Redwoods.SP
Photography Tour Saturday, July 8 at 1pm Saturday, July 22 at 1pm Beginners to advanced photographers and nature enthusiasts alike are invited on a 3-mile hike through towering redwoods and rare ancient marine deposits discovering panoramic views along the way. Please bring a camera, water, layered clothing, snacks, and hiking shoes. We will be discussing the natural history of the park in addition to compositional elements. Meet at the Campfire Center in the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground, located off Graham Hill Road in Scotts Valley. Event is free; vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation, and California State Parks.
Pine Needle Basket Making Workshop Saturday, July 8 from 10am to noon Saturday, July 15 from 10am to noon Join Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Docent Cheryle VanDeVeer or a fun, free, family workshop learning how to make a basket from local pine needles. Meet at the Visitor Center in the day-use area, located off Highway 9 in Felton. No experience necessary. Event is free and all materials supplied; vehicle day-use fee is $10. An adult should accompany children. Event
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made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation, California State Parks volunteers, and California State Parks. Guided Redwood Walks Saturdays at 11am How do redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? How important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Answer these questions and more every Saturday on our Redwood Grove Walks. One of our knowledgeable docents will lead you through our magnificent old growth forest and answer any questions you may have. Meet at the Visitors Center in the day-use area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park located off Highway 9 in Felton. Tour is free; vehicle day-use fee is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation, California State Parks volunteers, and California State Parks. Beginning Bird Walk Sunday, July 23 at 8am Join us for a 2-mile morning stroll to discover the wildlife of the Santa Cruz Sandhills. Meet at the Mountain Parks Foundation Nature Store in the day-use area of located off Highway 9 in Felton. Please bring binoculars, water, snacks, layered clothes, and walking shoes. Meet at the Campfire Center in the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground, located off Graham Hill Road in Scotts Valley. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible by California State Parks Volunteers, Mountain Parks Foundation, and California State Parks. Sunset Strolls Mondays in July at 8pm Discover the unique and diverse Santa Cruz Sandhills habitat on this 2-mile evening hike to the observation deck. Meet at the Campfire Center, in the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground off Graham Hill Road in Scotts Valley. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible by California State Parks Volunteers, Mountain Parks Foundation, and California State Parks. Campfire Programs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays in July at 8pm (except July 22, and July 29) Join us in our historic campfire center for an evening of song and story. Serenade the glittering stars and learn about redwood ecology, creatures of the forest or stories of the park while relaxing in the shadows of the towering trees. Wheelchair, stroller accessible. Good dogs welcome! Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground entrance is located off Graham Hill Road in Scotts Valley. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible by California State Parks Volunteers, Mountain Parks Foundation, and California State Parks. Guided Hike Thursdays through Mondays in July at 1pm
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This moderately paced hike is tailored to the group’s interests. Based on group size, experience level and weather conditions, we’ll choose from the many trails that explore the park’s most scenic areas. Meet at the Campfire Center in the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground, located off Graham Hill Road in Scotts Valley. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible by California State Parks Volunteers, Mountain Parks Foundation, and California State Parks. Star Strolls Saturday, July 1 at 9pm Saturday, July 8 at 9pm Saturday, July 15 at 9pm Saturday, July 22 at 8:30pm Saturday, July 29 at 8:30pm Join us for a stroll to the Observation Deck to listen to stories, serenade the glittering stars, and discover the night sky. Meet at the Campfire Center in the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground, located off Graham Hill Road in Scotts Valley. Event is free; parking is $10. Events made possible by California State Parks Volunteers, Mountain Parks Foundation, and California State Parks. Junior Rangers Thursdays through Mondays in July at 10:30am Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is for kids ages 7-12. Sorry parents, this program is for kids only! Please be sure your child is dressed for active play in the outdoors. Meet at Campfire Center, in the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground, located off Graham Hill Road in Scotts Valley. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Little Rangers Thursdays through Mondays in July at 9:30am This fun program is for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This half-hour program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the redwood forest. Meet at Campfire Center, in the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground, located off Graham Hill Road in Scotts Valley. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park Located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236 at 21600 Big Basin Way.
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Special event!
Big Basin’s Fourth of July Weekend Celebration and Talent Show! Saturday, July 1 at 7pm
Come celebrate Independence Day with a campfire, sing-a-long and talent show! If you have a skit, poem, song or a talent you’d like to share, sign up at headquarters in advance. All presentations should be appropriate for all ages. Acts should be only 3-5 minutes in length. Participants need to arrive promptly at 7 p.m. Fire lighting and marshmallows (we provide the sticks and marshmallows!) at 7 pm; program begins at 7:30 pm. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Special event!
Tales of the Basin: A Storytelling Event Saturday, July 29
“Nature Tails” at 4:30pm Storytellers’ Campfire at 7pm
The oral storytelling tradition comes to life with the ancient redwood forest as a backdrop. Join us in our historic campfire center for all age’s performances by South Bay Storytellers. Listen to a world of animal songs and stories during Nature Tails. Sit back and experience an old-fashioned evening steeped in the oral tradition, as our guest storytellers weave their yarns in our historic amphitheater for the Campfire.
Redwood Loop Walk Saturdays and Sundays in July at 11am and 2pm Monday, July 3 at 11am and 2pm Tuesday, July 4 at 11am and 2pm Wednesday, July 5 at 11am and 2pm Thursday, July 13 at 11am and 2pm Thursday, July 20 at 11am and 2pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent old-growth redwood forest. Meet the famous Mother Tree, the Father of the Forest and the incredible Chimney Tree on this 90-minute walk. Stroller and wheelchair accessible. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Campfires Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays in July at 7 pm Join us in our historic campfire center for an evening of song and story. Serenade the glittering stars and learn about redwood ecology, creatures of the forest or stories of the park while
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relaxing in the shadows of the towering trees. Marshmallows (we provide the sticks and marshmallows!) at 7 pm; program begins at 7:30 pm. Wheelchair, stroller accessible. Good dogs welcome! Thursday nights is “Nature’s Supermarket” – join Ranger Alex Tabone to find out to make dinner the way it was done by the native Ohlone people 500 years ago! You even get to taste our creation! Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Twilight Adaptation Adventure Sundays in July at 7:30pm Twilight marks the end of day and the beginning of night. Animals who come out at night have special adaptations to survive. Come test your nocturnal abilities on this fun, 1.5-hour, half-mile walk. Meet at Park Headquarters. Drop-In Style Afternoon Apple Roasting Wednesday in July from 3:30pm to 5pm Drop by our historic campfire and enjoy roasting ranger apples and marshmallows, listening to tunes and making some fun crafts! Touch and learn about the skulls and pelts of Big Basin animals. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Junior Rangers Every day in July at 3 pm (Except Wednesdays) Wednesdays in July at 10am Special two-hour program Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore, practice outdoor skills and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geology, and more. This one-hour program is for kids ages 7-12. Sorry parents, this program is for kids only! Please register your child at the Nature Lodge Museum 15 minutes before the program begins. Please be sure your child is dressed for active play in the outdoors. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Little Rangers Every day in Julya at 4:30pm (Except Wednesdays at 1:30pm) This fun program is for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This half-hour program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the redwood forest. Meet at the Big Basin Nature Lodge. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Exploring Big Basin Hike Tuesdays in July at 9am Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with Docents Paul and Eva Fewel and Diane Shaw. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 hours. We go rain or shine, but strong winds may cancel. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is
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free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. A Walk in the Past Saturday, July 1 at 10am No Safeway? No Home Depot? No Pharmacy? How did the Ohlone Indians survive? Take a walk with Docent Eva Fewel and learn about some of the plants the Ohlones used for food, tools and medicine. This is a 4-mile, 2.5-hour walk. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Felling the Giants (Logging Demonstration!) Saturday, July 1 at 11:30am How did lumbermen cut down these tall, tall trees? What was life like in a logging camp? What tools did they use? Join Docent Paul Fewel as he tells stories of the logging days and demonstrates how loggers were able to fell these giants—without chainsaws! You get to use some tools too! Rain cancels. Meet at Park Headquarters. Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike Saturday, July 1 at noon Sunday, July 9 at noon Saturday, July 15 at noon Sunday, July 16 at noon Sunday, July 23 at noon Sunday, July 30 at noon Explore the park’s less travelled backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This moderately paced hike will be tailored to the group’s interests. Based on group size, experience level and weather conditions, we’ll choose from the many trails that explore the park’s most scenic areas. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Survivor—Big Basin Walk: Dinosaurs in Big Basin? Sunday, July 2 at 10:30am This fun program about plant and animal survival through the ages is for school age kids and parents, but anyone who can make the flat 1-mile walk is welcome! Docents Micki Downs and Maura McNamara share child-friendly redwood information and activities on this beautiful trail. Free playtime in an awesome redwood fairy ring will give the adults a chance to explore deeper forest issues. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Meteor Trail Hike Friday, July 7 at 10:30am Sunday, July 16 at 10:30am
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Wednesday, July 26 at 10:30am Join a Big Basin Docent on one of our most diverse hikes—by mountain streams, oak woodlands, chaparral and redwoods. You’ll discuss forests, flowers and fires on a six-mile, 3.5-hour hike. This somewhat strenuous ascent will reward you with ocean views on a clear day. Bring water, lunch and good hiking shoes. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Volunteer with the Trail Crew Saturday, July 8 at 9:30am Since 1969, the Big Basin Volunteer Trail Crew has helped make it possible for others to safely enjoy the beauty of our park. The Trail Crew meets the second Saturday of each month, rain or shine. A typical workday lasts until mid-afternoon. Please bring your own work gloves, lunch and water. Join us for a unique perspective of Big Basin, a lively and productive experience with others who share a love of these redwood forests, and the satisfaction of participating in a vital part of the park's ability to educate and inspire the public! Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Hike to Ocean View Summit Saturday, July 8 at 10am Escape the crowds on this 6-mile loop through shaded forest to a hilltop view of the coast. Join Docent Steve Stolper as we climb the Meteor Trail through the trees, gaining 600 feet before emerging at Ocean View Summit. After a relaxed lunch, we descend back into the forest and return to headquarters. Bring at least one liter of water, lunch, snacks, and appropriate clothing. This hike runs rain or shine. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Berry Creek Falls Hike Sunday, July 9 at 9:30am Travel deep into the heart of Big Basin as you experience a wide range of habitats on this moderate to strenuous 11-mile-loop hike. Wind through shady redwood canyons and climb dry ridges as you hike to the jewel of Big Basin—65-foot Berry Creek Falls. Bring lots of water, lunch and wear layers. Docent Bill Rhoades will guide you on this seven-hour hike. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Outlook from Mt. McAbee Hike Sunday, July 9 at 10:30am Join Docent Hal Anjo on a hike to McAbee Outlook. We'll stop at the top and enjoy the lovely ocean views, returning through a beautiful old-growth redwood forest. Learn about the different habitats as you watch the environment change as we climb and enjoy the view. Difficulty level is moderate. The hike is six miles and about three and a half hours. Bring plenty of water,
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snacks and good hiking shoes. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Wildflower Hike Saturday, July 15 at 9am There are many less-famous yet still beautiful plants in the redwood forest. Join Docent Kathy Willott on this 4-mile, 3-4-hour hike and meet some hidden gems of Big Basin! Bring water and lunch. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Family Discovery Walk Saturday, July 15 at 1pm Join Docent Norm Beeson for a fun-filled family walk and investigate the mysteries and wonders of Big Basin’s redwood forest! We’ll discover what surprises the day offers on this easy, one-mile roundtrip walk that lasts about 1.5 hours. Bring water, a snack and an adventurous spirit! Rain cancels. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. The Road Less Traveled—A Dog-Friendly Walk Saturday, July 22 at 9:30am On this dog-friendly walk, we travel North Escape Road, a paved road closed to traffic. We tour stunning old-growth redwood groves along beautiful Opal Creek. We'll discuss redwood ecology and park history while exploring the deep shade of the redwood forest. This is a fun, easy, 3-mile, 2-hour walk with Docent Diane Shaw. Dogs not required, but welcome! Bring water and meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Story Time Walk Saturday, July 22 from 1pm to 1:30pm Walk is at 1pm; Reading Room is from 1:30pm to 3:30pm Bring the whole family and join us for a walking story time! Starting at Park Headquarters, we’ll walk through ancient redwoods while reading a story about an animal, forest, bird, insect–who knows? We’ll stop and read one page, walk a bit then read the next page until we finish the story. We’ll end up at the historic campfire circle and gather for Nature’s Reading Room, where you can choose from a wide variety of books about trees, animals, birds, bugs and more for the whole family to read together. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Special “Parents’ Day” Redwood Loop Walks Sunday, July 23 at 11am and 2pm Join Docent Norm Beeson as he celebrates parents today! Learn about the many parenting styles of the redwoods, the dedicated parenting of the endangered marbled murrelet, the
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extended family of the acorn woodpecker and more on this fun, informative .half-mile hike. Meet at Park Headquarters. Sempervirens Falls Hike Sunday, July 23 at 10:30am This beautiful hike takes you by Sempervirens Falls, Ohlone grinding rocks, the birthplace of Big Basin and more! Join Docent Hal Anjo on this 4-mile, 3-hour hike. Bring water and snacks. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Outlook from Mt. McAbee Hike Saturday, July 29 at 10:30am Join Docent Hal Anjo on a hike to McAbee Outlook. We'll stop at the top and enjoy the lovely ocean views, returning through a beautiful old-growth redwood forest. Learn about the different habitats as you watch the environment change as we climb and enjoy the view. Difficulty level is moderate. The hike is six miles and about three and a half hours. Bring plenty of water, snacks and good hiking shoes. Meet at Big Basin Park Headquarters. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks. Here Comes the Sun! Sun Telescope! Saturday, July 29 from 11 am to 1pm Come to the Campfire Center and look through a solar telescope at the Sun. You'll see sunspots, solar prominences and other features of our closest star as you learn about the parts of the Sun and how it shines. There will be Sun-related activities for the kids. Conducted by Steve Widmark of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. Snakes Alive! Saturday, July 29 from noon to 3pm Why are snakes important to us? How do they see, smell, taste, hear? What and how do they eat? What does a snake feel like? Come to the Sempervirens Room at Park Headquarters and meet Docent Diane Shaw and learn about the fascinating world of snakes. Event is free; parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
