Henry Cowell Activities and Events

Co-Sponsored by California State Parks and Mountain Parks Foundation

Henry Cowell's Day Use/Visitor Center entrance is located 1 mile south of Felton on Hwy 9. Click here for map.

 

Henry Cowell's Campground/Campfire Center entrance is located on Graham Hill Road 3.2 miles north of Santa Cruz.. Click here for map.

 

For more information about these events call (831) 335-7077.

June

Full Moon Madness

Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

 

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 at 101 Big Trees Park Road. More information is available at (831) 335-7077.

Bug Hunt and Astronomy Night

Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012

Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

 

Make new discoveries about a wide variety of bugs through nature walks, games, art projects and displays. As night falls, the topic will switch to astronomy as we gaze at the moon and stars. The main entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located off of Highway 9 at 101 Big Trees Park Rd Felton, CA 95018. This event is appropriate for all ages. More information is available at (831) 335-7077.

July

Full Moon Madness

Date: Saturday, July 14, 2012

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

 

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 at 101 Big Trees Park Road. More information is available at (831) 335-7077.

August

Full Moon Madness

Date: Saturday, August 4, 2012

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

 

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 at 101 Big Trees Park Road. More information is available at (831) 335-7077.

September

Ohlone Day

Date: Saturday, September 8, 2012

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

 

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.  The main entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located off of Highway 9 in Felton at 101 Big Trees Park Road.  This event is appropriate for all ages.  For more information, please call (831) 335-7077.