5/17 Wild & Scenic Film Festival with the Peninsula Open Space Trust

Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History as we team up with the Peninsula Open Space Trust for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Inspiring environmental films, live music, and an engaging Community Fair all come together for a night of fun and environmental connections!

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is the largest film festival of its kind, showcasing the best and brightest in environmental and adventure films. Festival viewers can expect to see award-winning, environmentally inspired short films and learn more about POST and our partners’ work here on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.

Details of the Festival:

Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: The Smithwick Theatre is located at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Cost: Free, limited space

Activities to Enjoy:

A scenic train ride through the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains
Guided hikes in partnership with Henry Cowell State Park
Live music
Food trucks

5/18 The Redwoods Festival with the Sempervirens Fund

Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History as we team up with the Sempervirens Fund to celebrate 125 years of protecting redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains!

Hosted among the redwoods at the historic Roaring Camp, our first-ever Redwoods Festival will celebrate the redwoods. A day filled with fun, connection, and a celebration of the incredible work we’ve accomplished together to protect these majestic redwood forests

Details of the Festival:

Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018
Cost: Parking only

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