Saturdays in the Soil with the California Native Plant Society

​Join the Museum for a very special community gardening day, as we team up with the Santa Cru​z County Chapter of the California Native Plant Society​!

​Dig in and flex your green thumb as we tackle invasive species in Pilkington Creek and plant native species in the Museum’s Garden Learning Center​. Learn from the California Native Plant Society​'s horticultural experts about local ecology, native plants, ​pollinator gardens, and sustaina​ble ​b​ackyard practices​. 

It’s time to​ volunteer and get your hands dirty​!

Saturday, ​M​arch 15th, 2025​ | 10 a.m. to noon

RSVP for this free volunteer opportunity here:

​For questions, email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org​. 

What to Expect

• This project requires volunteer support with general landscaping, occasional watering, weeding, and replanting.
• Please let us know if you need special accommodations when you email to RSVP.
• This program happens rain or shine, but we will cancel in the case of muddy conditions or inclement weather.
• All ages are welcome; children under 14 require adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 require a parent/guardian to sign waivers.​
• Please follow the latest guidelines for safety at the time of the program.