Nature Club takes young explorers (6th-8th grade) into local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. Programs are led by Museum staff with kids dropped off at rotating locations, including local parks, open spaces, and of course at the Museum! Exploration and activities help kids learn more about nature through observation and experience while developing a deeper connection to nature and making new friends.
- 11/11 Nature Club: Neary Lagoon and Migratory Madness
Neary Lagoon in the autumn is full of life! Migratory birds seek food and shelter in large numbers and provide excellent opportunities to study them up close. The … Read more - 1/20 Nature Club: Museum Deep Dive
Join us to explore specimens from the Museum and visit Seabright Beach. The Museum’s extensive collection of fossils, shells, animal specimens, and more allow us to investigate nature … Read more - 2/11 Nature Club: Finding Fungus at Pogonip
We will explore the forests and trails of Pogonip, traversing about 3 miles of trails. The great variety of trees in these forests supports a huge amount of … Read more
What to Expect
Programs run from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Museum does not provide transportation to offsite meeting spots, and participants should be dropped off and picked up by parents/guardians. Some programs may be physically rigorous. Please email chris.soriano@santacruzmuseum.org if you have questions about trail accessibility. Programs occur rain or shine, barring extreme weather.