Marine Mammal Research Tour | May 10 (2:15-3:30 p.m.)

Head behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required. Call (831) 459-3800.

Seymour Marine Discovery Center
End of Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz
Reservations:831-459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

SC Astronomy Club observation night at Bonny Doon Airfield | May 11

Required advance contact. See website for details. Bonny Doon is a private airfield. Visitors must contact a member in advance of attendance. See club website for member list and contact information. Bring own scopes.

Santa Cruz Astronomy Club
479-7789, www.astro.santa-cruz.us

Audubon guided tours of Fort Ord | May 12 (7 a.m.)

Participants tally bird species that are spotted on a path that begins in the Salinas River area and leads north and west across Fort Ord. Group leader: David Styer. Contact: 831-633-2590.

Meet: Creekside Parking Lot, Fort Ord
Monterey Peninsula Audubon Society
www.montereyaudubon.org

Birding Walk at Rancho del Oso & Coast | May 13

Group departs 2341 Mission St., Santa Cruz (7 a.m.)
Meet at Waddell Beach, Hwy. 1 (8 a.m.)

Santa Cruz Bird Club
www.santacruzbirdclub.org

Tule Crafts | May 13 (1-3 p.m.)

Naturalists lead the way to tule gathering sites and demonstrates how to make household items using the local Native American traditions. Free. All ages.

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Ben Lomond
831-454-7930, www.scparks.com

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center | May 13 (1-3 p.m.)

Create fun crafts that feature the cool creatures of the tidepools. Make a seastar suncatcher, or create your own sea anemone! There are activity sheets, scavenger hunts, and a take home souvenir of your day.

Seymour Marine Discovery Center
End of Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz
831-459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Monterey Sea Canyon Birdwatching Tour | May 19 (7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Travel just a few miles off the coast to the Monterey Bay's 6,000 foot deep canyon where more than 70 bird species travel from both hemispheres to feed on these rich waters. Monterey Seabird Tours are available during peak migration seasons, limits the number of travelers on a tour, and are led by expert naturalists and birders.

Monterey Boat Charters, Monterey Wharf
831-375-4658, www.montereyseabirds.com

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center | May 20 (1-3 p.m.)

Create fun crafts that feature the cool creatures of the tidepools. Make a seastar suncatcher, or create your own sea anemone! There are activity sheets, scavenger hunts, and a take home souvenir of your day.

Seymour Marine Discovery Center
End of Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz
831-459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

SC Astronomy Club observation night at Bonny Doon Airfield | May 20

Required advance contact. See website for details. Bonny Doon is a private airfield. Visitors must contact a member in advance of attendance. See club website for member list and contact information. Bring own scopes.

Santa Cruz Astronomy Club
479-7789, www.astro.santa-cruz.us

Star Parties at Quail Hollow - Saturn & The Aquarids | May 22 (8 p.m.-midnight)

Indoor video presentation followed by outdoor hands-on activities and telescope viewing. Rain and cloudy skies cancel the program. Free. All ages.

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Ben Lomond
831-454-7930, www.scparks.com