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Stay connected with what is happening at Mountain Parks Foundation and inside Henry Cowell and Big Basin Redwoods State Parks. From press coverage to stories from the field to upcoming events, this is where you will find us.
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Campaign to Renovate Historic Big Basin Nature Museum Underway
Santa Cruz State Parks manager of Interpretation and Education, Elizabeth Hammack, describes details of plans for the museum's renovation and exhibit design.
The Big Basin Nature Museum & Research Center
This project encourages visitors to assume the identity of a native park species and explore the interactive exhibits, learning about their being’s habitat, food sources, natural predators, and current chances for survival.
Scotts Valley Times: How Big Basin's Nature Museum Will Inspire Environmental Stewards
According to this SVT article, engaging visitors in a sensory exploration of nature will inspire them to care for California's oldest state park, the same way the nation's first conservationists did in 1902.
In the News: Big Basin Nature Museum & Research Center
This segment features Mountain Parks Foundation’s very own Brenda Holmes and board member, Larry Tierney, as they discuss plans for this exciting project.