Guided Bird Walk at Elkhorn Slough | Oct. 4 (8:30 a.m.)

Don't miss this annual event. There is music, food, apple tasting, an apple pie bake-off, garden talks, hay rides, kids' events, tours, displays by local farmers, chefs, and community groups make this a great event for adults and kids. $5. entry fee.

Elkhorn Slough Visitors Center
1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville
831-728-5939, www.elkhornslough.org

Guided Walk at Elkhorn Slough | Oct. 4-5 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Elkhorn Slough Visitors Center
1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville
831-728-5939, www.elkhornslough.org

O’Neill Cold Water Classic | Oct. 9-14 (8 a.m.-5p.m.)

Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz
831-475-7500, www.oneill.com

14th Lobster Feed in the Forest | Oct. 11 (4:30 -8:00 p.m.)

A festive evening in the forest feasting on fresh cooked Main Lobster and enjoying lively music, dancing and prizes. This annual event is held at the Henry Cowell’s picnic area with proceeds benefitting the Mountain Parks Foundation’s nature education programs.

Mountain Parks Foundation Event
Henry Cowell Redwood State Park, Felton
831-335-3174, www.mountainparks.org

Moonlight Dinner Train | Oct. 11 (6-11 p.m.)

Moonlight dinner, dancing, and train ride through a redwood forest lit by flashlight. Reservations recommended. For tickets contact Roaring Camp at 1-831-335-4484

Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
Tickets/Info: 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Guided Walk at Elkhorn Slough | Oct. 11-12

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville
831-728-5939, www.elkhornslough.org

Monterey Seabirds off-shore birding | Oct. 11 (7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Fully guide off-shore tour to see migrating seabirds. $95. Advance reservations suggested.

831-375-4658, www.montereyseabirds.com

Santa Cruz Birders’ outing | Oct. 11 (7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)

For more information about this and other off-shore birding trips contact Monterey Seabirds at 831-375-4658 or visit www.montereyseabirds.com

Monterey Seabirds Fall Pelagic Birding - Fingers Canyon
Santa Cruz Bird Club, www.santacruzbirdclub.org

Santa Cruz Birders’ outing | Oct. 12 (7 a.m.- 3 p.m.)

Advance reservations/payment required ($115 for SCBC members, $145 for non-members) and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Price does not include possible fuel surcharge. Contact: Debi Shearwater, P.O. Box 190, Hollister, CA 95024. Tel: 831-637-8527, www.shearwaterjourneys.com

Shearwater Journey’s Fall Pelagic Birding
Santa Cruz Bird Club, www.santacruzbirdclub.org

Monterey Seabirds off-shore spotting at albacore grounds | Oct. 12 (5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)

Fully guided birding adventure to off-shore albacore grounds. $135. Advance reservation required.

831-375-4658, www.montereyseabirds.com