www.scparks.com • 19 INTERPRETATIVE PROGRAMS Trek to the Forbidden Sandhills Join a guided hike with Park Docent Sean Wharton to see and learn about rare species that make this special place their home: this is the only time to visit the flower-covered hills of the sandhills habitat. Wear good walking shoes, and bring a hat, and water. Due to the sensitive nature of the area, group size is limited to 10. This is a slow hike open to ages 8 and up (ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Participants must be able to hike up to two hours. Advance registration and an ActiveNet account is required; visit scparks.com or call 831-454-7901. QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH – AGES 8 & UP Su 4/2 10am-12pm or 1-3pm Free Su 4/9 10am-12pm or 1-3pm Free Su 4/16 10am-12pm or 1-3pm Free Su 4/23 10am-12pm or 1-3pm Free Su 4/30 10am-12pm or 1-3pm Free Full Moon Hike Come join us for a quiet exploration of Quail Hollow Ranch, under the moonlight. On this one-hour guided hike on the lower trails, you can search for critters and meander through the forest. Bring flashlights and/or a headlamp (though we may try to hike without them), and some drinking water. Dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes. We will meet up outside the ranch house before heading out. QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH – AGES 8 & UP* Fri 5/5 9-10pm Free *Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Habitat Restoration French Broom is an invasive, exotic plant that takes over natural habitats. Join the local chapter of the California Native Plant Society and park volunteers for a broom bash, removing these (and other unwanted plants) from the park trails. Your help with this project will improve the natural system of the park as well as its beauty. Wear comfortable layered clothing, bring something to drink, and lots of enthusiasm! We work rain or shine, but if things get particularly unpleasant, we’ll call it a day. Tools will be provided. Bring work gloves and water. For ages 16 and up. Chapter web site: http://www.cruzcnps.org. A Stellar Experience: Star Gazing Are you looking for adventure, time travel, something unusual or rarely seen? Come gaze up at thenight skies, travel through space to see Jupiter and its moons. Special transport is required. Dress warmly. Rain or cloudy skies cancels the program. Note: program starts half hour after sunset, and concludes by 11pm. QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH – ALL AGES* Fri 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 9-10pm Free 7/7, 8/11 For Goodness Snakes! In this exciting and interactive presentation, you’ll get a chance to see and hold (only if you want to!) a blue-tongued skink, black and white Tegu, four different kinds of ball pythons, and a 9-ft. albino Burmese python! Brian will discuss snake senses and how these animals live and interact with the wild. For over 15 years Brian Gundy of For Goodness Snakes has been educating and entertaining children and adults with his reptile friends. He has worked with exotic animals such as birds of prey, African lions, Cheetahs, and domesticated animals of all kinds. Space is limited for this free activity. Participants may register in advance at scparks.com or call 831-454-7901. Please note: an ActiveNet account is required for advance registration. QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH – AGES 7 & UP Su 5/7 12-1pm Free Within These Walls: Ranch House Tour Join Park Docent Richard James on a tour of the Ranch house. Learn about its history from the Watermelon King to Sun-Kissed Ranch, Sunset Magazine, and beyond. This informative tour will give you the opportunity to find out about four of the families who made the ranch their business, home, and haven. Space is limited for this free activity. Participants may register in advance at scparks. com or call 831-454-7901. Please note: an ActiveNet account is required for advance registration. QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH – AGES 16 & UP Su 6/18 1-3pm Free
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