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08/25/2026

Welcome September! Summer is wrapping up, but the events at Henry Cowell Redwoods just keep coming! Come and join our lovely host of volunteers and naturalists on our guided walks throughout the month.

08/14/2026

Educators, today is the day: Registration is open! 🎉 Field trips at California State Parks in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties are now available to book.

Reserve your date: https://www.parks.ca.gov/santacruzfieldtrips

We can’t wait to 🌊 you and your students this school year!

Image description: Photo of students gathered round a State Parks Interpreter presenting a redwood educational program while standing inside an old-growth redwood tree at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.

📍Ohlone Tribal Lands

08/10/2026

Calling all outdoor stewardship enthusiasts!🌿

The garden of eden has had a busy summer so we are planning a trash walk to help with it's stewardship and increase awareness and importance of caring for this beautiful space.🌞

We'll meet off Highway 9 by Ox Trail which has limited parking so please carpool! Come with long pants and sleeves to protect yourself from the sun and brush on the trail and water to keep yourself hydrated!!💧

We can't wait to engage our community in this stewardship activity. Please sign up on the Henry Cowell website!🔗

08/08/2026

📆 Educators, save the date! Field trip registration for California State Parks in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties opens Friday, August 14 at 9 a.m.

Bring your students to explore tide pools, redwoods, coastal sage scrub, local history, and more with our State Parks staff and volunteers at these free programs. Have your preferred dates ready — registration is first come, first served.

Register at https://www.parks.ca.gov/santacruzfieldtrips or link in bio.

Image description: Photo of State Park docent showing school group the fossil wall at Seacliff State Beach

📍Ohlone Tribal Lands

08/07/2026

Calling all educators!

Are you hoping to sign your students up for in person or online field trips at one of the Santa Cruz Mountain State Parks? Registration opens on August 14th.

Henry Cowell - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30417
Big Basin - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28033
Castle Rock - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29967

Hooray for back to school and hooray for teachers!

08/03/2026

Ever felt the pull to join in conservation science, but don't know how? Do you have photos of plants, animals, and fungi sitting on your phone or computer?🌳

Citizen science is an excellent way for everyone to get involved with conservation and help with the preservation of local species, as well as gain a deeper appreciation for the outdoors! 🐝

Follow this guide to figure out the what, why, and how of citizen science in your parks and beyond!🔎

Address

101 Big Trees Park Road
Felton, CA
95018

Website

https://linktr.ee/santacruzcastateparks

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