Mountain Parks Foundation Events & Fund Raisers
Every day of the year – Mountain Parks Nature Stores Enhance your visits to Henry Cowell and Big Basin Redwoods State Parks with books and other nature related educational items. Your purchases help fund environmental education! Visit our online store! www.mountainparks.org/store
May 2008
3 – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, “Bug Day” 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come on kids, let’s go buggy! Make new discoveries about a wide variety of bugs through interactive games, puppet shows, art projects, nature walks, and displays. Kids can earn a degree in “Bugology” as they find out about the insects found in this park. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077.11 – Big Basin Redwoods State Park, “Mother’s Day Walk: Women of Big Basin” 2 p.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day in the park by honoring the spirited women who lived in, worked in and fought for the Basin throughout its history. Meet pioneer Alice Maddock, the Savior of the Redwoods, and Petey Weaver, the first female ranger. This is a one mile, two-hour walk of level, easy strolling. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. For more information, please call (831) 338-3944.June 2008
7 – Partners’ Event: Picnic at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Saturday 6:00 p.m.
The Partners will be treated to a gourmet picnic to thank them for their support. State Park leaders from the Santa Cruz District will be at this event to talk about the district and to answer questions.
14 – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park “Full Moon Madness” 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Join a moonlit guided tour of the redwoods and moon gaze through telescopes. Activities include music, multi-media presentation about the park's nocturnal critters, crafts for kids and refreshments. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077.July 2008
19 – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, “Full Moon Madness” 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Join a moonlit guided tour of the redwoods and moon gaze through telescopes. Activities include music, multi-media presentation about the park's nocturnal critters, crafts for kids and refreshments. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077.
25-27 – Big Basin Redwoods, “Tales of the Basin” Storytelling Weekend Event
The oral tradition comes to life with the ancient redwood forest as a backdrop. Events of this weekend include Big Basin Nature Tails for children of all ages, guided walks that spin a yarn along the trail and a Storyteller Showcase in the historic Campfire Center. Presented in collaboration with South Bay Storytellers. For more information, please call (831) 338-3944.August 2008
1-3 & 8-10 – A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS @ ROARING CAMP RAILROAD
A volunteer opportunity to earn $8 per hour for MPF Friday, Saturday and Sunday of two weekends. Contact (831) 335-3174 to receive a volunteer form that must be filled out prior to working the event.
16 – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, “Full Moon Madness” 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Join a moonlit guided tour of the redwoods and moon gaze through telescopes. Activities include music, multi-media presentation about the park's nocturnal critters, crafts for kids and refreshments. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077.
September 2008
20 – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, “Ohlone Day” 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Ohlone People of the past with those of the present at Ohlone Day. Enjoy traditional dancers. Ohlone demonstrators share traditional crafts, songs, stories, music, language and history. Throw a spear, help build a tule boat, play Ohlone games, and try your hand at fire making. For more information, please call (831)335-7077.27 – Big Basin Redwoods State Park , “Big Basin Founders’ Day” 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Honor the Visionaries, Valued Workers and Visitors that have shaped the character of Big Basin over the past 104 years. Revel in the beauty of the majestic old growth redwoods that inspired the movement to Save the Trees! Celebrate our wild heritage with a melodrama, music, historic hikes and games for kids. For more information, please call (831) 338-3944.October 2008
11 – 14th Annual Lobster Feed, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
1 ½# fresh Maine lobsters cooked and served with all the trimmings and includes blue grass music. For reservations call (831) 335-3174.
18 – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, “Full Moon Madness” 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Join a moonlit guided tour of the redwoods and moon gaze through telescopes. Activities include music, multi-media presentation about the park's nocturnal critters, crafts for kids and refreshments. For more information, please call (831) 335-7077.
25 – Big Basin Redwoods State Park, “The Missing Arm of William Waddell”, 6:30 p.m.
History takes a tall tale twist as the saga of this early pioneer unfolds. The silly, slightly haunting tours around the redwood loop trail begin at 7:00 pm. Enjoy the redwoods on a fall night with music, storytelling and “Ranger Apples” around the campfire. For more information, please call (831) 338-3944.TBA– Partners’ Event: Dinner with Donna Pozzi, the Chief of Interpretation and Education, California State Parks
Donna Pozzi, the Chief of Interpretation and Education, California State Parks, will discuss new visions for education and improved visitor experiences in the California State Parks, at a dinner for the Partners.November 2008
9 – Partners’ Event: Reception with Mark Stone, 5th District Supervisor
Mark Stone, 5th District Supervisor, will review local environmental issues at a reception for the Partners in recognition of their annual support.December 2009
13 & 14 – Holiday Gifts & Craft Faire
Saturday and Sunday 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Nature Store
The Nature Store hosts local crafts vendors and fills the Nature Store with wonderful natural gifts for the holidays. For more information, please call (831) 335-0782.
