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Dedicated Castro Adobe volunteers surprised with Volunteer Medallion Award
Castro Adobe State Historic Park docents Charlie and Patty Kieffer were surprised with California State Parks’ highest honor for volunteer service, the prestigious Volunteer Medallion Award, on Sunday, May 14, at the Castro Adobe.
With over 30 years of volunteer service, the Kieffers have shared the stories, facts and history about the Castro Adobe and Wilder State Park. They have led tours, performed community outreach, supported visiting school groups, and shared their knowledge and experience with other docents. Their hard work and commitment are seen in the passion of their presentations and the excitement stirred in their visitors. California State Parks extends its heartfelt gratitude.
Patty and Charlie, who is also a Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Board member, celebrated with local friends and staff from State Parks and Friends. To round out the festivities, Bob and Denise Gomez performed a special song that Bob wrote about the Kieffers' volunteering activities.
"There was nobody in the crowd whom I don’t love," Patty said.
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Gerbera-N-Go daisies still available!
The Kitayama Brothers Farms Gerbera Festival is being celebrated again this year as Gerbera-N-Go, a drive-through flower sale at Kitayama Brothers Farms, located at 481 San Andreas Road in Watsonville (next to Sunset State Beach).
Crates of five plants each, featuring a mix of colors, can be preordered online for $10 each through Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Additional crates of Gerberas will be available the day of for $15—if not sold out! Order your crate of Gerbera daisies today!
Flowers will be available for pickup from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. Note: Orders will not be held and no other pickup times are available. Orders not picked up will be donated.
This is the 12th year of the Gerbera Festival. All proceeds from the Gerbera Festival benefit Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks.
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Bald Eagles spotted at New Brighton State Beach and Schwan Lagoon
Birders have been thrilled to catch glimpses — and amazing photos of — bald eagles at New Brighton State Beach in Capitola and Schwan Lagoon, part of Twin Lakes State Beach near Santa Cruz, in recent weeks.
Bald eagles have been observed nesting and raising broods in the Santa Cruz Mountains for almost a decade. Biologists reported in 2017 that at least 30 breeding pairs of the bird of prey were observed along the California Coast from Marin to Santa Barbara, including in Santa Cruz County.
Photos: Allison Herfindah at New Brighton SB
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Reimagining Big Basin Vision to be released, public meeting planned
After months of work, the Reimagining Big Basin Vision will be released publicly in June and shared at a community presentation on Friday, June 3, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Boulder Creek Recreation Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., Boulder Creek, CA 95006.
State Parks initiated the Reimagining Big Basin project in the summer of 2021 to begin the planning process for permanent park facilities. This process has included public events and activities to hear from partners, stakeholders and the community to assess the priorities for rebuilding. The Reimagining Big Basin Vision will highlight themes that emerged from the public process, including forest resiliency and how to be inclusive to California’s diverse population as park facilities are reestablished.
Planning will continue in phases. Read more and sign up for email updates.
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