First Day Hike at Henry Cowell

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground 2591 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA

Monday, January 1 | 9 am - 10:30 am | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 2591 Graham Hill Rd., Felton. One mile stroll listening to and observing winter birds. Meet in the campground parking lot. Ages 8 and up. Sign up: parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/15342

First Day Hike Sand Hills

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground 2591 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA

Get ready to hike around an ancient seafloor! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Sandhills, which will last approximately 2 hours, participants can meander through sandy soils on the mountain top, about 800 feet above present day sea level. Explore this beautiful landscape and learn about the rare and unique things that call it home. The hike is recommended…

First Day Hike Redwood Grove

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Headquarters 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA

Explore the old-growth Redwood grove and learn all about Coast Redwoods and the forest. This 1 mile walk will last about 1.5 hours and is recommended for ages 6 and up. Children need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Meet in front of the Visitor Center, one program begins at 11:00am, and another at 2:00pm. Reservations: parks.ca.gov/Events/Details/15341

Grow Oyster Mushrooms at Home

Mountain Feed and Farm Supply 9550 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA

Have you been curious about growing mushrooms at home!? Come learn how at Mountain Feed. Saturday, January 6 from 11 am - 1 pm. Santa Cruz Fungi @scfungi will give a 2-hour comprehensive class on how to grow edible Oyster mushrooms at home. This hands-on workshop includes a mushroom’s lifecycle and a guided step-by-step demo on building your own mushroom bucket. Participants…

March Primary Endorsement Forum

The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County are hosting a March Primary Endorsement Forum on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  They will examine candidates and ballot measures for Democratic endorsement for the March 2024 Primary election. The forum includes Democratic candidates running for the 5th District seat on the Board of Supervisors, including Theresa Ann Bond, Christopher Bradford, and Monica Martinez. Club…

50th Anniversary Santa Cruz Fungus Fair

London Nelson Community Center 301 Center St,, Santa Cruz, CA

50th Anniversary Santa Cruz Fungus Fair  Friday, January 12 through Sunday, January 14 | 2 pm - 5 pm. London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz. Explore local mushrooms, both deadly and delicious. View hundreds of regional species, have your mushroom finds identified, hear notable speakers, enjoy activities for kids young and old, visit our vendors, and sample…

Post Folk Revivalists Bluegrass in Boulder Creek

Lille Aeske Arthouse 13160 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Lille Aeske Arthouse is proud to present the Post Folk Revivalists Bluegrass Band in intimate concert on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in the heart of downtown Boulder Creek, California. Show: 8 PM | Doors: 7 PM $25 Advance | $30 at the door Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/post-folk-revivalists-live-at-lille-aeske-arthouse-tickets-754246721247 About The Post Folk Revivalists: The Post Folk Revivalists treat all music as folk music,…

$25 – $30

Gary Blackburn and Sean Woodward

Trout Farm Inn 7701 E. Zayante Rd, Felton, CA

Gary Blackburn and Sean Woodward are performing at the Trout Farm Inn on Saturday, January 13 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. With Gary on guitar & lead vocals and Sean on guitar, mandolin, & backing vocals, the pair will perform a few of Gary's original songs along with some great covers. Gary's originals get air play on KPIG Radio and on KBCZ 89.3FM Boulder Creek Community…

Weed ‘Em Out! Cascade Creek Cleanup with Pie Ranch Amah Mutsun Land Trust

Cascade Ranch 3100 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero, CA

Monday, Jan. 15, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cascade Ranch, 3100 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero Join Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust to remove eucalyptus saplings and other invasive species from Cascade Creek on Año Nuevo Point! Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust are seeking volunteers to help to remove young exotic invasive eucalyptus trees from Cascade Creek on…

Daphnis and Chloe Concert Preview

Margaritaville 231 Esplanade, Capitola, CA

Join Maestro Daniel Stewart for a unique opportunity to experience the January concerts on a deeper level with stories behind the music and up close performances by soloists in an intimate setting. Featured music: Mahler — Adagio from Symphony No. 10 Jean Ahn — Ja-Jang, Ja-Jang for Gayageum & Orchestra Ravel — Daphnis et Chloe 2nd Suite Entree options: -…

$40

Potential Rate Increase Public Meeting

Highlands Park Senior and Community Center 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA

Potential Rate Increase Public Meeting Jan 20, 2024 10am - 12pm Highlands Park Senior and Community Center 8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 The San Lorenzo Valley Water District is hosting a public meeting from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Highlands Park Community Center in Ben Lomond to discuss the potential rate increase. The…