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

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.

Central Coast Crazy Hat Days
Saturday, June 20, 2009 10am – 9pm and Sunday June 21, 10am – 6pm
A fun-filled weekend is in store as we celebrate Father’s Day Weekend. Festivities include classic cars, arts and crafts booths, food booths, musical guests, magic shows, hay rides, the crazy train garden railroad, green info booths, fun games and contests like hula-hoops-n-hats, crazy hat contests for people and dogs, children’s activities and more.

Full Moon Madness & Astronomy Night
Saturday, July 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Meet at the Visitor Center and Henry Cowell Day Use area
This family event highlights the phases of the moon with telescopes, night hikes, crafts and music. For more information, please call the visitor center at (831) 335-7077.

Guided Tours of the Ancient Redwood Grove
Saturdays and Sundays in July at 2:00 p.m.
Meet at the Visitor Center
Enjoy one of California’s most scenic hikes on this one hour guided walk among the tallest living things on earth, the coastal redwoods. A park docent will share local lore and ecology as you refresh your spirit among 1,000 year old redwood trees. This trail is also stroller and wheelchair accessible. . For more information, please call the visitor center at 831-335-7077.

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. Click to see the Center.

Docent Training
Wednesday, February 18 through Saturday, March 28: Two sessions per week: Every Saturday from 9:30 - 2:30 PM and Wednesday from 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Once a year, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park holds classes to introduce new volunteers to the park’s natural and cultural history. If you are a budding nature or history enthusiast, or you want to share your knowledge with others, this is the perfect time to sign up to become a volunteer. This year’s training group is now forming for classes that begin the evening of Wednesday, February 18. By taking a series of field trips and classes, you’ll be introduced to the special places, people, and features that highlight this parks natural and cultural history. Docents have the opportunity to share this park in many meaningful ways with park visitors, and it only takes 6 hours a month to be an active to volunteer. Join a group of dedicated people who are actively making this park the special place it is by calling (831) 335-7077 or come by the Visitor Center today!

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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