Events - Mountain Parks Foundation
California State Parks Celebrates the New Year With First Day Hikes across the State on January 1, 2012
Please check the links to the left of the screen for the hikes specific to Big Basin and Henry Cowell. We hope to see you out there!
February
"Tales of the Magic Redwood Forest"
Date: February 10-12, 2012
Curtain Time: Friday, 2/10 and Saturday, 2/11 at 8pm; Sunday, 2/12 at 2pm
Where: Park Hall, 9370 Mill Street, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Is there really magic in a forest? Are there fairies, princes, talking animals? Do witches and large furry creatures from times gone by roam the woods? Is the forest alive? Do trees communicate with each other? With people? This is the tale of one young lady who didn't care about trees or any sort of magical happenings and didn't do what she was told. And, ominously, she got lost in the Magic Redwood Forest ...
Purchase Tickets at the door!
March
Shadowbrook Dining Fundraiser
Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
On Tuesday, March 13th, Shadowbrook Restaurant will once again generously donate 1/3 of the cost of your dinner, including drinks, to Mountain Parks Foundation.
Call Shadowbrook at 831-475-1511 to make reservations for March 13th and be sure to tell them you are dining in support of Mountain Parks Foundation! The dining room opens at 5 pm and tables can be reserved as late as 8:30 pm.
State Park Advocacy Day
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Where: Sacramento
This is an opportunity for Mountain Parks Foundation supporters to meet with State Legislators to discuss issues relating to the future of State Parks.
May
Human Race Walkathon
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 7:00 am
Where: tbd
Felton Remembers Memorial Day Parade
Date: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Time: tbd
Where: tbd
Join our walking entry to represent Mountain Parks Foundation.
June
MPF Partners' Event: Picnic
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
MPF Partners will be treated to a gourmet picnic to thank them for their support. State Park leaders will be at this event to talk about the district and the future of California’s State Parks and to answer questions.
July
A Day out with Thomas at Roaring Camp Railroad
Date: Friday-Sunday, July 27-29, 2012
Time: tbd
Where: Roaring Camp Railroad
A volunteer opportunity to earn $8 per hour for MPF Friday, Saturday and Sunday of two weekends. Call (831) 335-3174 to obtain a volunteer form that must be filled out prior to working the event.
August
A Day out with Thomas at Roaring Camp Railroad
Date: Friday-Sunday August 3-5, 2012
Time: tbd
Where: Roaring Camp Railroad
A volunteer opportunity to earn $8 per hour for MPF Friday, Saturday and Sunday of two weekends. Call (831) 335-3174 to obtain a volunteer form that must be filled out prior to working the event.
October
18th Annual Lobster Feed
Date: Saturday October 13, 2012
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Nature Store
1 ½ pound fresh Maine lobsters cooked and served with all the trimmings and includes live blue grass music under the redwoods. For reservations call (831) 335-3174.
December
20th Annual Holiday Gift & Craft Faire
Date: Saturday-Sunday, December 8-9, 2012
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: 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.
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