VWC’s 37th Annual River & Road Clean Up

Trash and junk have built up along the River and its tributaries, so plan to join the 37th Annual SLV River & Road Clean Up on Saturday, September 23, from 9 AM to Noon. Organized by The Valley Women’s Club in conjunction with Save Our Shores’ Coastal Cleanup, you can come to Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Lompico or Felton […]

October is Biketober in Santa Cruz County!

Various locations throughout the County CA
We invite all riders to shift with the season and join us on a 31-day mission to bike more and drive less. Use your bike to go to work, school, run errands, and cruise around town in October. Log your rides. Win prizes. Repeat. Need more inspiration? Check out the awesome community bike events here.

Naturally Creative – Writing in Partnership with Nature

Main entrance to Fall Creek, the northern area of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 1101 Felton Empire Road, Felton, CA, United States
Are you ready to feel more connected with nature and more creative? Would you like to write with more ease and joy? This class will explore how connecting with nature inspires our writing, and how writing can lead us into a deep and nourishing connection with nature. Together we’ll experience easy and enjoyable ways to […]
$40

Join Us! One Year Celebration of Watsonville Community Hospital

Watsonville Community Hospital 75 Nielson St,, Watsonville, CA, United States
Join us for an afternoon of light refreshments on the plaza and a brief program to honor and thank you for your support as we celebrate one year as your community hospital. Questions, please contact Lissa Gaffney at Lissa_Gaffney@watsonvillehospital.com

Men’s Nature Retreat

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 20580 Big Basin WayBoulder Creek, CA, 95006United States
Are You Ready? For a break from your busy schedule and to sit in a supportive circle of men To reconnect with Nature and with your own inner nature To explore how Nature can support you in living in your fullness Leave your screens and technology behind and step back into deeper connection with yourself, […]
$175

Annual Twilight Picnic

Paradise Park 211 Paradise Park, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Reserve your seat today for an enchanting evening under the redwoods! Enjoy a picnic dinner with special guest Maestro Danny Stewart, who will share exciting highlights on the upcoming concert season. Public Event: members & non-members welcome $25 per person OR bring a non-member & both dinners are FREE RSVP required by Sept 30 Contact […]
$25

Drawing New Relationships With Nature

Nature Store in the day use area of Henry Cowell Redwood Grove Loop Trail, Felton, CA, United States
Join us to explore how we can use drawing as a tool to deepen our relationship with nature. Through a series of loose warm-up exercises and open-ended drawing prompts, we will flex our creative muscles, let go of perfectionism, and open our minds to what nature wants to show us. These exercises are great for […]
$40

Stronger Together Fun Run

Aptos High School 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, California
Join us for this year’s Stronger Together 5k & 1k Fun Run, below is the event website where you can create a team purchase, event tickets and donate if you cannot join us on the event date. https://strongertogether2023.funraise.org/ This event is stroller friendly with arts & crafts + activities for kids! By joining us in […]
$25

Sunset Yoga

Henry Cowell Campfire Center 2591 Graham Hill Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States
Join us for outdoor yoga surrounded by stunning views of Monterey Bay at sunset! Participants with all levels of experience are welcome to join this nourishing class that will focus on gentle poses intended to increase strength and flexibility and to calm the mind. Class size is limited, advance registration required. Class meets at the […]
$35

Día de los Muertos presented by Senderos & Santa Cruz MAH

Evergreen Cemetery 261 Evergreen St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Senderos partners with the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) to present a free community Diá de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. This authentic event held at Evergreen Cemetery in Santa Cruz features a traditional ofrendas or altars, live music, folkloric dancing, and food for sale. Join us Saturday, October 28 from […]
Free

Homeless Garden Project’s Sustain Supper

Homeless Garden Project Farm 100-198 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and delicious food! We are excited to gather together in community and celebrate the season at our Fall Sustain Supper at Homeless Garden Project’s Natural Bridges Farm. This event will take place on Saturday, October 28, beginning with passed appetizers and wine at 3pm, and will feature […]
$195

Museum of the Macabre 2023

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Museum of the Macabre 2023 $15 Members | $25 General | $30 at the door. Space is limited. 21+ | Admission includes one free drink. Online presale discounts end October 27. Come in costume and imbibe cauldron-concocted cocktails while exploring the chasms of the world beneath our feet. The seventh annual Museum of the Macabre […]
$15 – $25

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