California Native Animals Mask Exhibit This week we opened a special exhibit featuring three-dimensional, mixed media animal masks made by the second grade students at Gateway School. Students conduct in depth research on native animals before creating these masks, a project which uses both artistic and scientific skills. Come by soon to see their impressive interpretations of our local wildlife. On exhibit now through April 4.
Tidepooling has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 16 at 2pm, after last week’s rain cancellation. Join us to help collect specimens for our touch tank and learn about the animals that live along our coast. Meet in the parking lot where 41st Avenue ends at East Cliff Drive. RSVP to liz@santacruzmuseums.org for more details.
Volunteer Gardening Day Join us on Friday, March 18 from 10am to noon for gardening at the Museum. Help out with weeding and see which flowers are in bloom right now. No experience required. Bring your favorite gloves and tools or we’ll provide some. Meet in the Garden Learning Center on the east side of the Museum. Rain cancels. RSVP to Jaime@santacruzmuseums.org
Elkhorn Slough Native Plant Fair Our partners at Elkhorn Slough are holding their first ever Native Plant Fair on Saturday, March 19 from 10am to 3pm, and you’re invited. The event will feature plant care workshops, plant talks, nursery tours, native plants for sale, and activities for kids. Find out more about native plants and the benefits of growing them in your home garden. Event is free and open to everyone. Map available online at http://www.elkhornslough.org/
