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Upcoming Events
- 4/20 Saturdays in the SoilWe are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural … Read more
- 5/3 First Friday | Maker’s MarketFirst Fridays are back at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Join us for monthly after hours events on the First Friday … Read more
- 5/10 Teacher Open HouseEnjoy snacks and refreshments while exploring our resources and viewing The Art of Nature exhibit. Participants will gain early access to field trip … Read more
- 5/11 Nature Club: Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz Harbor, and Spring WildflowersSpring wildflowers abound at Arana Gulch! We will explore the 63 acre open space observing wildlife, exploring forests and fields, and walking around … Read more
- 5/15 Collections Club: Ice Age ExplorationJoin us for an evening exploration of exciting new developments in the Museum’s paleontology collections, with a deeper dive into recent Ice Age … Read more
- 5/18 Field Sketching Workshop: Coastal Explorations with Tina SomersInspired by coastal views, flora, and fauna — this class is an opportunity to develop field sketching skills in a gorgeous setting of … Read more