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Upcoming Events
- 11/7 Naturalist Night: UAVs & AUVs from Deep Sea to Deep SpaceFrom the darkness of the ocean floor to the darkness of outer space, technology is critical in exploring the abyss. But, it turns … Read more
- [SOLD OUT!] 11/10 Intro to Plein Air Painting – ForestscapesGo outside and learn to paint gouache and watercolor landscapes while surrounded by nature as inspiration. This open-air art workshop will teach the … Read more
- 11/13 Naturalist Night: Exploring the Abyss with the E/V NautilusThe bottom of the ocean is just as mysterious as the vastness of space. Are those twinkling lights in the inky darkness another … Read more
- 11/15 Collections Club: Cosmic Collections (Special Club-Level Event)Join us for an evening exploration of astronomical archives, from expanded stories of objects on exhibit in Out of this World to a … Read more
- 11/16 Nature Photography with HilltromperExplore your creative visual expression and capture the natural beauty of Santa Cruz in this environmental photography class. Taught by the photojournalists responsible … Read more
- 11/16 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
- 11/17 Paleontology Expedition: The Marine Fossils of the Monterey BayDon’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to participate in a paleontological expedition to uncover the remains of extinct marine life. Guided by paleontologist Wayne … Read more
- FULL 11/23 Behind-the-Scenes at a National Monument: A Cotoni-Coast Dairies Tour Don’t miss this special, limited-time opportunity for a private guided tour of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument – before it’s even open to … Read more
- 12/6 First Friday After Hours | Dino DecemberFriday, December 6, 20245-8 p.m.Location: Outside the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Accessibility About the Author Nancy and Family at the Museum’s … Read more
- 12/7 & 12/8 Museum Store Holiday SaleShop local this holiday season and find unique gifts for natural history fans of all ages. The Museum Store carries a variety of … Read more
- 12/7 Scientific Illustration & Observation in SculptureLove nature, science, and art but don’t know where to start? Here is your opportunity to master a new skill and bring home … Read more
- 12/8 Horticulture Workshop: Create a Living Holiday WreathLet’s get festive with native flowers, succulents, and air plants! Deck the halls and get into the holiday spirit by crafting a living botanical … Read more
- 12/15 Intro to Plein Air Painting – BeachscapesGo outside and learn to paint gouache and watercolor landscapes while surrounded by nature as inspiration. This open-air art workshop will teach the … Read more
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Upcoming Nature Club Events
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. Learn more.
- 2024-25 Fall/Winter Nature ClubNature 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. Across four excursions, youth will learn … Read more