First Day Hike at Henry Cowell

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 Read More

50th Anniversary Santa Cruz Fungus Fair

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… Read More
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San Vicente Redwoods Preserve to Open

By Julie Horner Outdoor enthusiasts eager to explore fresh territory can look forward to setting boots down on 7.3 miles of ecologically integrated trail in the 8,852-acre San Vicente Redwoods Preserve starting on December 3, 2022. This new multi-use trail system traversing sensitive coastal redwood habitat supports hikers, walkers, bicyclists, and equestrians.  San Vicente Redwoods Preserve spans the seaward side… Read More