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Super Summer Saturdays at the Museum

Join us at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Saturdays this summer for fun family activities. Super Summer Saturdays will run each Saturday, June 24 — August 12th (except July 1).  Drop in anytime between 11 am and 1 pm to participate!  Ages 6 and up; parents must accompany their children. Programs are free of cost. Our complete program schedule will be available at the beginning of June.  Call the Museum at 831-4206115 in June for a complete program listing.

 

perigrin falcon

 

Saturday, June 24
Falcons in California

Santa Cruz's Predatory Bird Research Group and their favorite falcon stop in to talk with us about how falcons are doing in the wild, and how their organization is helping.


 


bats
  © Russell, Bailey Media & Communication

Saturday, July 8
Beautiful Bats

Join us at the Museum for a visit with live bats from the Califonia Bat Conservation Fund! This is one of our most popular programs, and we're pleased to be able to offer it again this year.


 


 

close-up of a snake's head
  © Mitch Mulks  

Saturday, July 15
Sensational Snakes

We'll hang out with our snake expert and check out some amazing snakes up close and personal. Come learn about what makes these slithery reptiles so cool!.


 


 

sea lions
 

Saturday, July 22
Seymour Center's Education Program:  Marine Mammals*

The Seymour Center's education program will present an interactive exploration of marine mammals (no live animals—but really cool!) *pending confirmation


 


mountain lion
 

Saturday, July 29
Mountain Lion Foundation: Mountain Lions*

Come learn about how important the mountain lion is, and what you can do to help protect them! (no live animals—but really cool!) *pending confirmation


 


 

close-up of honey bee
 

Saturday, August 5
UCSC's Life Lab Program:  Honey Bees

You know where the honey is! Right here! Come join us for an exploration of bees and honey, and check our our live hive!

 


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