Seacliff History Walk
November 23 • 11am – 12pm
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Mission Building Game
November 23 • 3pm – 4:30pm
Gather round the table and play a board game set in the 18th Century. Spend Spanish real coins and roll the sheep’s knucklebone to determine the fate of your mission. Geared for ages 8 and older. This event is free and will take place at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: 144 School St. Rain or shine. Call 423-4609 for more information.
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Birding For Beginners
November 24 • 8am – 12pm
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Wilder Ranch Tour
November 24 • 1pm – 3pm
Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse, 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Event is free. Day-use parking fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Event made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.
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Redwood Grove Loop Walk
November 23 and 24 • 11am – 2pm
How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? 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 park headquarters. For more information, call (831) 338-8883. Event free. Day use parking is $10. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and California State Parks.
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Monarch Butterfly Tours
November 24 and 25 • 11am – 12pm