Join in on this collaborative exhibition exploring how the COVID-19 panic has affected lives of people in our community and all over the world.

Through community-sourced artwork, individual stories and objects from the MAH’s history collection, the exhibit will explore the ways that creativity and community can support us through times of uncertainty.

Learn more HERE!

Are you curious about how to ride your bike safely and confidently around town? Want to learn the rules of the road and how you fit in with the flow of traffic on a bike?

How about gear selection, locking your bike, riding at night, or choosing a route? Get answers to these questions and more at this urban cycling virtual workshop. 

Ecology Action staff will run through all the basics of urban cycling and guide curious cyclists of all levels and backgrounds.

Workshop participants can also sign up to receive a FREE Bell helmet and/or a Blackburn commuter bike light set, available once Shelter-in-Place has lifted.

See more info and sign up below! 

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Join curator TJ Demos for a virtual community screening of films related to the MAH's current exhibition, Beyond the World's End.

Gather 'round your home screen and watch films from a diverse group of visionaries on topics and themes related to our current exhibition, Beyond the World's End.

Learn more and RSVP for this event HERE!

Join MBOSC in exploring the natural history of trails on Wednesday, April 29 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.! Santa Cruz County’s many parks and open spaces contain hundreds of miles of trails, and especially during this pandemic, as parks open and close, we’ve all become acutely aware of their importance to our own well-being.

Join three local experts for a panel presentation that will provide a broader context for trail users and volunteers to understand the open spaces where we work and play. Learn more about the rocks, soils, topography, plants, animals, and other aspects of the ecosystem that land managers must consider in addition to human uses, and become a more informed trail user and steward.

Learn more and sign up HERE!

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the Museum of Art and History is putting on their first ever online exhibition! Check it out HERE!

This exhibit will explore the important contributions, impacts, and history of Santa Cruz County’s LGBTQ+ community in a pop-up exhibit co-created with The Diversity Center.

The exhibit opens on April 23rd 2020 and will be open until April 24th 2021. Support the innovation in our community and learn more about Santa Cruz’s history in this accessible exhibition.

Join curator TJ Demos for a virtual community screening of films related to the MAH's current exhibition, Beyond the World's End.

Gather 'round your home screen and watch films from a diverse group of visionaries on topics and themes related to our current exhibition, Beyond the World's End.

Learn more and RSVP for this event HERE!

Bike Santa Cruz County will be providing our free Bike Valet service for attendees of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History’s “Trailblazers” exhibition - a history of mountain biking in Santa Cruz.

BIKE VALET AND TABLING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: sign up for shifts directly at volunteersignup.org/DECH8

Bike Santa Cruz County will be providing our free Bike Valet service at the SCMAH’s members preview for Trailblazers: The Creative Story Behind Mountain Biking in Santa Cruz.

BIKE VALET VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Sign up for shifts directly at volunteersignup.org/3ALWA

Join Bike Santa Cruz County in celebrating 28 years of promoting bicycling through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Our 2019 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction will be held in the Chris G. Matthews Hall at the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building, a gorgeous venue that we look forward to filling with Bike Santa Cruz County supporters like you!

This year's event features an amazing silent auction of items donated from local businesses and artists, handcrafted cuisine by Chef Mickey Phelps, local wine and beer, and our Wheelie Awards - honoring community members making an impact on the County's cycling culture. Meet fellow Bike Santa Cruz County supporters, our board members, staff, and volunteers.

Join us as we raise a toast to Bike Santa Cruz County's successes over the past year, and help us pedal forward into our future endeavors!

All ticket sales and auction proceeds will directly support Bike Santa Cruz County.

You are invited to the 6th annual Light Up the Night - a bike light giveaway, and well-lit community ride! We'll be giving out bike lights on first-come, first-served basis, so plan to arrive early.

Cyclists of all ages and skill levels are welcome, and bike flair and costumes are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for brightest bike, brightest rider and most creative get-up.

In addition to giving out lights, we are offering a number of activities to make it easy and fun to be visible and safe on your bike. From 5:30pm to 6:30pm, activities will include bike decorating, including making reflective spoke cards, custom helmet stenciling, and a raffle with visibility-related prizes.

The ride rolls out at 6:30pm and should return to the Tannery by about 8pm. This event is being organized by Bike Santa Cruz County and The Tannery to encourage safe night riding in Santa Cruz County.

Run by the Sea returns to lovely Wilder Ranch State Park on Sunday, October 27th! This unique 12K run, 4K run/walk, or half marathon meanders along the gorgeous coastal bluffs of California's Central Coast in Santa Cruz and consists mostly of flat, packed dirt trails. Participants will enjoy scenic coastal views while passing along the bluffs, through a unique beach crossing (12K and half marathon only), and Wilder Ranch park trails. Now in its seventh year, Run by the Sea is organized by and is a benefit for Bike Santa Cruz County. All event proceeds will directly support our work on promoting bicycling through advocacy, education programs, and community building events. SIGN UP HERE

The 7th annual Open Streets Santa Cruz will be held on Sunday, October 13th! This beloved community event will once again transform West Cliff Drive into a car-free, pop-up street park. Click here to find out more and apply for your organization to participate today!

The Santa Cruz Bike Party is a mobile bike party for riders of all ages and skill levels. It takes place on the second Friday of each month. Rides move relatively slowly, leaving nobody behind. The ride usually leaves from The Bike Church at 7:15 pm.

The goal of the Bike Party is to promote and celebrate the cycling community in Santa Cruz while developing a safe and cooperative roadway. It is a friendly, welcoming, and safe event. Make sure to bring layers, lights, and your bike! More information is available on the Bike Party’s Facebook and website.

Come down to the Watsonville Cyclery to join the local bike community in brightening up the streets! Wear your superhero outfits and come at 6:30 to decorate your helmets and to make masks. Bring the whole family! The ride will begin at 7:00 and ride to Callaghan Park, where we will be watching the Captain Underpants movie. For updates and more information, view the Watsonville Bike Party Facebook page.

Action Alert: The BLM has two upcoming public meetings where they will be seeking public input on how the property should be managed. One meeting will be at the Louden Nelson Community Center on July 17th from 6:30 to 8:30 and the other at Pacific Elementary School from 6:30 to 8:30 on the 18th. Please make time to attend one of these meetings to speak up for trail access! The MBOSC have provided a detailed list of important talking points to bring up at the meeting so that we can start moving forward with mountain bike trail access on this new property! For more information about the meetings, visit the MBOSC wesbite.