You Pick Farms
U-Pick Farms in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties
Your entire family will enjoy an afternoon of strawberry or apple picking at one of these local U-Pick Farms. Hours can vary so be sure to check the farm website and call for information before making your plans. Read more
Raising Chickens In Monterey County
Are you curious about raising backyard chickens? They’re affectionate, affordable, low-maintenance, educational and fun. If your a Monterey County resident and you're considering raising chickens, here's what you need to know. Read more
Five Spring-Themed Books for Reading Aloud
Spring is here! Check out one or more of our spring-themed book suggestions to read to your child in celebration of the season. Read more
Earth Day: Five Conservation Activities For Your Family
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 of each year. This is a day not only to honor our wonderful Earth but to show support for a variety of environmental concerns and ways we can help keep Earth healthy and clean. Read more
Bugging Out in Monterey
Here are some entertaining classes and excursions for children in Monterey that make learning about bugs fun, and not so creepy! Read more
Playing in the Dirt! Spring Gardening With Your Kids
The Monterey Peninsula is a fantastic place to grow a garden. It is especially good for starting a garden with kids, as the climate and long growing season make the whole process much more forgiving than it would be elsewhere. Read more
Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market
We are happy to be starting 2021 with solid Covid-19 safety protocol, the return of café seating & live music weekly. The Scotts Valley Market relocated to the Scotts Valley Square Shopping Center off of Mount Hermon Road. Read more
May 21, 2022
9:00 AM1:00 PM
Garden Days
Learn the in's and out's of native plant landscaping while helping the Reserve maintain our new native gardens! Read more
May 21, 2022
9:30 AM11:30 AM
May 21, 2022
10:00 AM
Movie Magic
Premiere Cinemas holds its long-awaited grand opening festivities on Saturday morning. The high school band will perform, radio star Matthew Arnett will emcee. Read more
May 21, 2022
10:00 AM
Watsonville Wetlands Tour
The Staff at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve is excited to welcome the public on tours of the Reserve once more. The Reserve is offering docent-led tours along the trails on Saturdays at 10am and 1pm. Read more
May 21, 2022
10:00 AM
Junior Naturalist Club - River Otters!
Andrea A. Treece from the River Otter Ecology Project monitoring program joins the Junior Naturalists this month to talk river otters! Read more
May 21, 2022
10:00 AM12:00 PM
Free Items @ Lucy's Closet and Food Pantry
Lucy's Closet and Food Pantry offers donated clothing, blankets, toys & housewares to the public, free of charge on Binsacca Family Farms. Read more
May 21, 2022
10:00 AM2:00 PM
Mini Makerspace Fair
Mini Makerspace Fair where makers safely learn the basics of electrical engineering. Read more
May 21, 2022
11:00 AM3:30 PM
Open House at The Dunes/Sand Castle Builder
There will be an award winning sand castle builder and food and beverages to enjoy. Free to the public from noon-3 pm. Read more
May 21, 2022
12:00 PM3:00 PM
The Taste of The Dunes Event
Live the Dream on California’s Central Coast: Shea Homes Invites the Public to Celebrate, Explore, and Tour The Dunes The Taste of The Dunes Event is Saturday, May 21st: 12-3 pm in Marina on Monterey Bay The public is invited to tour beau... Read more
May 21, 2022
12:00 PM3:00 PM
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