Activities at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Located at the main entrance to Henry Cowell off Highway 9 in Felton
For More Information Call (831) 335-7077

Henry Cowell Campground
2591 Graham Hill Road
Scotts Valley, CA 95060

“Bug Day!” Saturday, May 3 11:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Break out of your cocoon and buzz over to Bug Day at the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Visitor Center, Saturday May 3rd from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This family event will have you learning, experiencing, interacting and maybe even tasting part of the wonderful world of bugs! Make new discoveries about a wide variety of bugs through interactive games, puppet shows, art projects, nature walks and displays. More information is available at (831) 335-7077.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Docent Training Begins Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Docent Training – Saturday, February 20 through Saturday, March 29:
Two sessions per week: Every Saturday from 9:30 - 2:30 PM and Wednesday from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Do you have a passion for the grandeur of ancient coast redwood trees? Are you interested in learning more about them? Would you like to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with people from all over the world? If so, please call Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Visitor Center at 831-335-7077 for more information on becoming a volunteer Docent. Join our fun team of nature enthusiasts. We would love to have you here working with us!

Guided Tours of the Ancient Redwood Grove
Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM
Meet at the Visitor Center
Meet a docent at the visitor center at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park for a guided tour of the 1-mile redwood loop. Come refresh your spirit among 1,000 year old redwood giants as you learn about the ecology and history of the redwood forest.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Visitor Center
Open 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM every day
Docents at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park's remodeled visitor center are waiting to welcome you. Kids can learn about the animals that inhabit the park, and visitors from around the world can gain a feel for the park through the interactive exhibits. Discover 4 communities that were saved when this park was preserved: The ancient redwoods, the sunny grassland, the sensitive sandhills, and the largest riverside riparian forest in Santa Cruz. (Please call for more information and photos, news articles encouraged!) Click to see the Center.

Docent Training
Once a year, each park’s education coordinator holds a specialized training and recruits volunteers to assist with educational programs. Two parks are now recruiting volunteers for their annual docent training program. Annual docent training for Wilder Ranch State Park begins February 3; please call (831) 426-0505 for more information. Annual docent training for Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park begins February 17; please call (831)335-7077 for more information.

School Group Programs
Teachers, bring your class on a docent-guided walk in our majestic ancient redwood grove. It will inspire and educate your students, while helping you meet the California State Curriculum guidelines. Please call (831) 335-7077 to schedule your tour.

 

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