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.
Events are FREE – Parking is $10 $9 for Seniors
Your purchases help fund environmental education!
Visit our online store! www.mountainparks.org/store
July
Friday-Sunday, 23-25
Big Basin Redwoods State Park “Tales of the Basin” Storytelling Weekend Event
The oral storytelling tradition comes to life with the ancient redwood forest as a backdrop.
Events throughout the 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. The park is located 9 miles
outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236. More information is available at (831) 338-8883.
Saturday, 24
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park “Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night”
6:30 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. The main entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located off of
Highway 9 in Felton. More information is available at (831)335-7077.
August
Friday-Sunday, 6-8
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.
Saturday 21
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park “Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night”
6:30 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. The main entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located off of
Highway 9 in Felton. More information is available at (831) 335-7077.
September
Saturday, 11 – 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. You will see traditional dancers and Ohlone demonstrators will share traditional basketry, songs, stories, tools, musical instruments, soap root brushes, language and history. You can throw an atlatl, make a tule craft, play Ohlone games and try your hand at fire making.
Saturday, 25
Big Basin Redwoods State Park “Big Basin Founders’ Day and Redwood Jubilee”
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 107 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. The park is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236. More information is available at (831) 338-8883.
October
Saturday, 9 – 16th Annual Lobster Feed, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
1 ½ lb. fresh Maine lobsters cooked and served with all the trimmings and includes blue grass music. For reservations call (831) 335-3174.
Saturday, 30
Big Basin Redwoods State Park, “The Missing Arm of William Waddell”
6:30 p.m. registration begins
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. All participants must register at Park Headquarters (registration opens at 6:30 p.m.) For more information, please call (831) 338-8883.November 2009
December 2009
Saturday-Sunday, 11 & 12 – Holiday Gifts & Craft Faire
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.
