May 2019 Newsletter

FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PARKS

Growing Generations Families activate the power of public spaces

by Yolanda Provoste-Fuentes Someone once said that every child needs a village to grow up emotionally healthy.  One such village is the group of mothers of El Patio de mi Casa, ....more ...En Espanol Aqui

Save the date to be inspired! Mark your calendars: May 17th 7:00-9:30

Patagonia film event will benefit County Park Friends

Paige Alms is a female Hawaiian big wave surfer and champion. This wonderful, free Patagonia Santa Cruz evening event provides the opportunity for us to gather in community, enjoy food & refreshment, screen Paige's new film (22 min,) then listen to Page speak & answer a few questions. More info soon!

Ge t thee to the Park ! Start Your “Smart Commuting” Today

Click for: Tools to make travel to the park EASY! By Monterey Bay Economic Partnership Transportation Program As we all experience every day, our region (Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties) is connected by a limited series of highways and main arteries, and as a result suffers from a great deal of traffic congestion. Limiting single driver car trips is one way to reduce this congestion. ...more

K&D Landscaping Gives Back Company launches Community Beautification Days starting at Aptos Village County Park

By Jamie Strange Here at K&D we have a passion for Landscaping and improving the great outdoors. The idea of sharing this passion with our community sparked a conversation in the office in late 2016. We began thinking of ways to engage our community, especially the youth... ...More Click to learn how to donate materials, get involved and more!

Don't Miss: Upcoming Events

Ecology Action Bike Month

Free Swim Lessons! 5.18

Stargazing at Quail Hollow

*Summer of Fun* Keep your child engaged at Summer Camp! REGISTRATION OPEN, CLICK HERE SCHOLARSHIPS Click HERE

World's Cutest Photos Here Yes, we're biased, but we have proof: Our 2nd Annual Adaptive Egg Hunt was a huge success !!

We're all in: OF/BY/FORALL County Park Friends is proud to be taking bold action with civic and cultural organizations from around the globe. Follow us along our 6-month journey as we work to become of, by, and for our community with the OF/BY/FOR ALL Change Network

PARK FRIENDS MEMBERSHIPS COMING SOON!! DO GOOD, GET GOODIES

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