Wilder Ranch is Busy This Spring

This local favorite has so much to offer. With it's 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails visitors have many lovely vistas to enjoy and habitats to discover.
A good place to start exploring is in the historic complex which consists of about half a dozen historic buildings that are open to the public. See farm animals in their fields, pens and stalls.
On many weekends costumed docents are on hand to regale you with Wilder Ranch lore and demonstrate skills from an earlier time.




You can step inside the visitor center and meet some of the people who have called this place home.


You can also learn about the habitats, plants and wildlife in these beautifully painted in murals.



While you are there, stop in to the parkstore and browse among carefully selected merchandise which reflects the park's themes. Your purchases help Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks in our mission to support the educational programs in the park.


Upcoming Events:
On Saturday April 30 you can be a part of the annual event "Spring Garden Planting Day" from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Help plant the heirloom vegetable garden as it would have been c.1900. Also enjoy composting demonstrations, gardening information and children's garden crafts. The event is held on the grounds of the Wilder Ranch Cultural Preserve.

On May 15-17 Wilder Ranch will become the newest site on the international Xterra tour. Xterra operates the nation's leading off-road triathlon series as well as a trail run series which has rapidly become its fastest growing segment. You can read more on their website here. If you go, stop by the Friends booth in the Expo area to say "Hi".

For more information about Wilder Ranch State Park, visit the California State Parks website here or become a fan on Facebook here.