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01/07/2025

The local chapter of an international movement is working to bring back the darkness.

12/31/2024

An inspirational creature card with a message of ‘fortitude, endurance, and badassness.’

12/31/2024

An inspirational creature card with a message of ‘fortitude, endurance, and badassness.’

12/10/2024

Conservation of 247 acres by the Pajaro River preserves habitat, safeguards farmland, and builds climate resilience.

12/04/2024

A universal banner of spring throughout much of North America, here in Central California the monarch butterfly’s black-lined, autumn orange wings also herald the fall, for they roost here in winter. And who could blame them?

11/26/2024

Ancient “serpent star” fossils, Amphiura sanctaecrucis, not seen in the area since the early 1900s have been unearthed in the Santa Cruz Mountains and donated to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.

11/19/2024

The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County puts its big win at Laurel Curve on the big screen.

11/08/2024

The design and planning for new zero-emission passenger rail service is happening now, and includes an online survey plus two Community Workshops on Tues., Nov. 12, in Watsonville and Weds., Nov 13, in Live Oak.

11/05/2024

UCSC astronomer ‘Dr. X’ talks about the stellar history of the Lick Observatory at SC Museum of Natural History lecture/cocktail-party.

10/29/2024

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks helps the agency gather public input for a new vision at Seacliff and New Brighton State Beaches.

10/22/2024

California State Parks and Save The Redwoods League release report outlining actions needed to restore and protect Big Basin Redwoods, Año Nuevo and Butano state parks after CZU Lightning Complex Fire

10/15/2024

With this property acquisition, the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County safeguards critical habitat for this endangered, federally and state-listed species.

10/08/2024

A jewel on Santa Cruz’s north coast.

09/30/2024

The Pleasure Point Night Fighters sparked the global beach-cleanup movement in the 1960s with a campaign launched around a slogan and the iconic “Pack Your Trash” logo. Also in Santa Cruz, Save Our Shores mentors students on ocean conservancy.

09/24/2024

The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has preserved some sweet spots to enjoy the best season.

09/17/2024

A tour of the Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

09/10/2024

These parks let MTB and BMX riders of all ages practice their skills and get some air—without even pedaling.

09/03/2024

Fun activities created by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History help students engage with nature and learn about the remarkable resources in our backyard.

08/27/2024

Kids biking to school, seniors running errands, and fun-seekers headed to West Cliff, Natural Bridges or Wilder Ranch are loving the safety and convenience of this community resource.

08/20/2024

Discover what's still blooming in the heat of summer.