Save Our Lifeguards!!!

Last year's historic state budget cuts resulted in the loss of our State Parks Seasonal Lifeguard program. Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks has stepped up and made the commitment to raise the necessary funding to save the seasonal lifeguards. We are taking immediate action to keep Santa Cruz County beaches safe for everyone. Donate Here.
Our lifeguards not only protect swimmers, surfers and kayakers; they do so much more.
Last year our State Lifeguards:

• Rescued 151 people
• Provided 436 people with direct medical attention
• Educated 5,266 individuals, including 825 Junior Lifeguards
• Made 95,632 preventative safety contacts that saved lives and prevented injuries
  

The campaign goal is to raise $60,000 by June 30th. Funding from the Save Our Lifeguards campaign will support the hiring of 45 seasonal lifeguards to protect and patrol our State Beaches. Seasonal lifeguards staff 12 lifeguard towers at the following locations:
Natural Bridges State Beach, Seabright State Beach, Twin Lakes State Beach, 14th Avenue, Seacliff Pier, Rio del Mar State Beach, Manresa Main State Beach, Manresa Uplands State Beach, Sunset State Beach, Palm State Beach.


Won't you join us in keeping the beaches safe for locals and tourists alike?
Donations can be made by contacting Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks at:
144 School Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-1840
Or Click Here to Donate Online

Shell Dishes

An art show in Santa Cruz over the weekend led to discovery of a local artist, D'vorah, and her charming ceramic seashell dishes. Actual shells and seaweed were used to create the mold which the clay was pressed into. The dishes are finished with beautiful crackle glaze in both deep blue and aquamarine. You will find them this week in the store at Seacliff State Beach.

Chocolate & Chitchat

Come enjoy "Chocolate & Chitchat" with old friends and new at Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks 2nd Annual Open House.
We will break out the chocolate, strawberries and Martinelli's to celebrate an awesome year of working to Save Our State Parks!
When: Friday, May 7th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Where: Cruz Mission State Historic Park, 144 School St., Santa Cruz.
The Mission Adobe building will be open during the event. If you have not visited the oldest building in Santa Cruz, this could be your chance.