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Continuing a tradition that began in 2016, the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History will celebrate the birthday of its founder, Santa Cruz naturalist and lightkeeper, Laura Hecox, at this special open house. The outdoor event will include Victorian-era activities, community partners, historians, and the 2026 Laura Hecox Naturalist award presentation to Donna Meyers, former Museum Board President and Santa Cruz Mayor.Program:
10am-5pm: FREE Museum Admission
10am-12pm: Saturdays in the Soil Volunteer Gardening
11am: Naturalist Award Presentation of Donna Meyers
11am-4pm: Community Partners and Open House
Program Events and Partners:
Museum Collections Pop-Up
Rock ID station with UCSC’s Earth and Planetary Sciences
Victorian era crafts, activities and tintypes
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95062
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