Laura Hecox Day

1305 East Cliff Drive,Santa Cruz CA 95062

28 January, 2023

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Join us for a free and festive day celebrating the wonder of nature and science exploration in Santa Cruz County throughout our past, present, and future. You’ll connect with today’s local environmental leaders while having fun just outside the Museum’s doors in Tyrrell Park. Saturday, January 28, 2023 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Outside the Museum in Tyrrell Park 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz Free! Drop-by any time. Free admission to the Museum and outdoor activitiesExplore historical collectionsCreate nature craftsPlay gamesFood for sale from Areperia 831Connect with partner organizations including:Women in Science and EngineeringSanta Cruz Public LibrariesCapitola Historical MuseumPigeon Point Stationand more!About Laura Hecox The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History’s Laura Hecox Day celebrates the pioneering lighthouse keeper and naturalist Laura Hecox, whose personal collections founded Santa Cruz’s first museum over 117 years ago. We honor her legacy by highlighting curiosity, amateur naturalists sharing their enthusiasm with others while spotlighting women and other under-represented groups working in science, and the inspiration found in helping connect our community with nature. Learn more about our founder Laura Hecox.