a Riparian forest that runs along the
San Lorenzo River, and a meadow
environment where you can oen
spot deer, the occasional bobcat (if
you are very lucky) and numerous
bird species," shares Ellmore.
If people are interested in edu-
cational programs, guided tours or
special events, there are many to
choose from. Guided Redwood Loop
walks are held Saturdays at 11 a.m.
throughout the year. ere are also
guided Birding Walks, Star Walks,
Twilight Strolls, and Photography
Hikes. A Full Moon party with
music, cras, guest speakers, and the
Santa Cruz Astronomy Club will be
held on August 4 and October 6. e
biggest event of the year, on Septem-
ber 9, is Ohlone Day. e family-
friendly event features "hands-on
experiences to relate Ohlone cultural,
social, and everyday life." Attendees
are invited to celebrate the Ohlone
People of the past and those of the
present as they watch traditional
dancers and Ohlone demonstrators
sharing traditional basketry, songs,
stories, tools, musical instruments,
language and history. Visitors will
also have opportunities to play
Ohlone games and find out "how
rocks cook meals and bay trees cure
headaches."
Basic Information:
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
web site, www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546
Main park phone #: 831-335-4598
Park hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Visitor Center hours & phone: 10am-
4pm, 831-335-7077
Mountain Park Foundation Nature
Store hours: 10am-6pm
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photo CreDits - Courtesy oF CaliFornia state parks
