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Quarterly Newsletter of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Spring 2006

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Friends
OF
SantaCruz
S TAT E PA R K S
▲ Volunteer Appreciation Day & Celebration at Wilder Ranch ▲ Meder House currently being renovated, pictured next to the Victorian at Wilder Ranch.

Available April 15 THAT’S MY PA R K Grand Opening of Pacific Migrations


FRIENDS’ VISION STEWARD OUR PARKS
TO Visitor Center/Museum
In all five Friends Park Stores
FOR THE NEXT 30 YEARS Friday April 7 1–3PM New Brighton State Beach
and online at www.thatsmypark.or g by Randy Widera, Friends Executive Director Come help us

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HIS YEAR FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ STATE celebrate Friends’ Reception & Grand Opening
This compelling artwork ~ PARKS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF STEWARDSHIP lovely new visitor Refreshments • History Tours
Help Friends raise $40,00 center — our
a series of limited edition, silkscreen fine art prints, for each of these treasured
0 for Santa Cruz County’s treasured state parks.
fifth—created
• Chinese music performance by
Working together with our community, we “Melody for Two Strings”~ 2PM
numbered and signed by the artist. parks. All donations raise have helped hundreds of thousands of school children by a unique
• Honored guests whose families
d have first hand experiences and adventures with the natu- collaboration of
in this campaign go directl lived or camped here.
For a donation of $150 or more y ral and cultural wonders of our parks. We have helped to artists and histo-
to your parks and are restore miles of trails and acres of habitat. We have built rians, funded by
you will receive the art print of your choice Friends. Artful displays help visitors the 1850s into the 1880s. Beautiful
100% tax deductible. five museum/visitor centers, where millions of visitors and
or a complete set of four locals have been welcomed and presented an opportunity learn about cultures that came to the
Central Coast and left their indel-
permanent exhibits share some of
to learn. this rare cultural history of Chinese
with a minimum donation of $500. Each accomplishment can be traced to a spark of inter-
ible impression on our landscape immigrants, significant in fishing,
and history. Features include China agriculture, transportation, business
est that has been replicated over and over in the hearts and
Friends is offering you the opportunity to support the Education & actions of park visitors and patrons. When a child picks up a fallen monarch in the
Beach, early camping, digital video and early tourism.
of summers at Pot Belly Beach—a
Restoration Fund at “your” park by owning and enjoying limited grove at Natural Bridges and gently places him on a dry leaf, or a hiker removes a
fifty-year chronicle of families and Our new Friends’ park store here fea-
branch from the trail to make the path a little easier for the next rider, that spark
edition fine art prints, created by renowned artist Michael Schwab. can ignite a life-long relationship with a local state park. And it happens when
their summer cabins at New Brigh- tures inspiring apparel, educational
ton, plus the migrations of bird, gifts, toys and books, and camping
This artwork evokes the era of the 1930s when Californians first someone says, “That’s My Park.” This relationship is what sustains the ongoing
animal and aquatic species, like sooty supplies.
stewardship of our local state parks.
voted to support the State Park system. Currently, state parks are experiencing pressures unlike any before.
shearwaters, grey whales, Monarch
Pacific Migrations’ unique nexus of
butterflies, pompano, and other natu-
• 50% decrease in state funding over the past ten years. cultural and natural learning comple-
Come and celebrate “That’s My Park” Day • Dramatic increase in park visitation and strain on park infrastructure.
ral species that have drawn people to
New Brighton throughout time to
ments the superb natural history
programs at Seacliff State Beach
when Friends unveils the artwork in the series • Little or no funding for educational and stewardship programs.
• Threats from non-mission-related uses such as: toll roads, housing development
live, work and play.
and Forest of Nisene Marks, and
including: and golf courses. New Brighton State Beach, once
known as “China Beach,” was a large
the excellent historic exhibits at the
Capitola and Aptos Museums.
Without action, a healthy future for our local state parks is at risk. This is why
Wilder Ranch ■ Natural Bridges the Board of Directors of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, key state park person-
nel and local visionaries have joined to create “That’s My Park,” a new program
Chinese fishing community from

Seaclif f ■ The Forest of Nisene Marks Renovating & Furnishing


that draws on an individual’s — and our community’s — natural spark to ensure our
parks are stewarded for the next 30 years, and beyond.
We need to rekindle the energy and passion our community put forth in preserv-
ing these lands and cultural resources, and establish a mechanism for their ongoing
the Meder Home
stewardship. As a lifelong resident of Santa Cruz County and a veteran of 20 years Wilder Ranch State Park
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS in education and preservation of our natural and cultural resources, I believe we are
Closing in on our $50,000 fundraising goal!
Saturday ■ April 15, 2006 at a critical juncture in the future of our state parks. At its core, “That’s My Park” is

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10 ~ 12:30 a new parks movement. o date, since July 4, 2005, we’ve raised more than 50% of the $50,000
THAT’S MY PARK Day Wilder Ranch State Park Goals over the next three years for “That’s My Park” are:
• Raise $500,000 in funding for educational programs in local parks.
we need to furnish the Meder Home as an innovative “Touch and Use”
Living Museum. We’re providing sturdy antique reproduction goods and
In Honor of Earth Day Park volunteer demonstrations
Coffee & refreshments available
• Reach 1.5 million local community members and park visitors to build
a broader awareness of the value of state parks.
furnishings so school children and visitors can experience hands-on rural life as
living history in the early 1900s, at the heart of Wilder Ranch. California State
• Reach every student in Santa Cruz County and double annual educational Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks are working together on this major
Come to Wilder Ranch in the morning Unveiling That’s My Park artwork for ~ program attendance and volunteer participation. renovation, restoring the historically significant Meder Home to its early 1900s
and learn how you can Give Back to your park. With so many parks to explore, the possibilities are nearly endless: The Forest grandeur.
The Fores t o f N i s e n e M a r k & W i l d e r R a n c h
Representatives from many volunteer groups of Nisene Marks and Wilder Ranch State Parks; Natural Bridges, New Brighton,
At our Independence Day 1905 Celebration, we raised more than $4,000, offer-
Spring Garden Planting Day Seacliff and Sunset State Beaches; and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
will share their passion and their skills. ing old-fashioned handmade paper flower poseys (thank you, Karma Graham).
Do you know which park ignites your spark?
Help plant the heirloom garden at Wilder Ranch Val and Freny Cole hosted our house party with special guest speaker Fred
Free parking You can sign up that day. Please join Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks April 15 for the launch of Keeley. Guests donated almost $11,000, bringing the future legacy of the Meder
for all Moving on… “That’s My Park.” For more information call (831) 429-1840 or visit: Home much closer.
participants! Ready for action? 1~4
www.thatsmypark.org
Come along with us to Natural Bridges. Natural Bridges State Beach Buy Your Own Square Foot of the Meder Home!
Join the work party and help us Water & nutrition bars for all participants Unveiling Saturday April 15 Bring us one square foot closer to fully restoring the Meder Home
For $30:
eradicate non-native hemlock from our wetlands. In our five park stores and One handsome, limited edition
Sign-in, welcome & training online at www.thatsmypark.org Wilder Ranch coin or
The first 50 participants to RSVP Work party Come discover our distinctive new apparel One key ring with the same
and merchandise emblazoned with compelling Wilder Ranch coin
for the work party and work for two hours Unveiling That’s My Park artwork for ~ Our gift to you for each $30
That’s My Park images
receive a distinctive “That’s My Park” tee shirt. Seacliff & Natural Bridges donation to the Meder Home
evoking 1930s Romantic California WPA era For inspection and immediate
Call Peg Danielson at the Friends Office Reception with refreshments to follow ~ when so many State Parks were preserved. delivery, come to Wilder Ranch for
(831) 429-1840 to sign up today! All our sales directly benefit That’s My Park Day • Sat. April 15
Celebrate your hard work!
local Santa Cruz State Parks: Or contact Kelsey at the Friends
office: 831-479-1840 or kelsey@scparkfriends.org • Limited quantities
2 Forest of Nisene Marks ■ Wilder Ranch ■ Natural Bridges ■ Seacliff 3
Park Interpreters Who Bring Our Parks Alive
with Learning Wonder
Park Interpreters are the backbone and
lifeblood of Visitor Centers and educational programs in the parks.
Carolyn Schimandle
Park Interpreter I
not translators from another language. They are teachers, naturalists Wilder Ranch State Park
and guides with many varied skills, who run docent volunteer C AROLYN S CHIMANDLE grew up exploring the horse pastures and open space of watershed lands just in San Anselmo in
programs, develop and direct special events, work closely with Marin County. Her family often camped in the redwoods of Samuel P. Taylor Park, “Mom says we were camping when I was
teachers, their classes and the public, and on many other “behind-the- just one year old.” As a teen she explored the stunning local natural beauty, like Mount Tamalpais, Stinson Beach, and Angel
scenes” activities. In this issue of Park Views, we salute three of these Island, where she worked for one summer.
outstanding park ambassadors: A talented clarinet player, Carolyn aspired to be a professional musician and earned a music degree, but auditioning for jobs
threw her into a panic. She went back and got her engineering/computer science degree, and worked as a programmer for six
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks has long played a key role in funding years until the birth of her daughter Iris. “Colic got me into state parks!” asserts Carolyn, who kept extending her maternity
the Interpreter positions at Wilder Ranch State Park, Natural Bridges leave to be with her colicky daughter. As a stay-at-home-mom, she began volunteering at Henry Coe State Park, and found
State Beach, Seacliff State Beach, and the Santa Cruz Mission State she had talent and love for interpretation. Henry Coe’s District Interpretive Specialist Mary Stokes saw her as a “diamond
Historic Park. interpreter in the rough” and encouraged her to apply for a seasonal interpreter position. Carolyn landed the job, one day
each at Henry Coe, the district office, and Pacheco State Park, juggling web page design, cataloguing artifacts and photos,
and projects, “It was a great experience, but challenging to get things done!” Carolyn visited Wilder with her family for the
annual Spring Open House by the Friends of Wilder and State Parks, before it became a State Park. Her kids insisted on
Josh Stark playing in the ever-alluring tree in the front lawn, as Carolyn yearned to explore. Little did she guess how well she’d know
the ranch one day.
Park Interpreter 1
Elizabeth Hammack, Santa Cruz State Park’s District Interpretive Specialist, started the interpretive and docent volunteer
Seacliff State Beach
program at Wilder and helped Carolyn begin. “I was surprised I had a talent for putting on special events well and I genu-
J OSH S TARK is the newest park interpreter in the Santa Cruz District team and
inely liked doing it. I love doing special projects and school tours. We get mainly third graders, who are awesome, and I
directs the docent programs at Seacliff State Beach and at New Brighton State Park.
haven’t found an age I don’t like yet.” After six years at Wilder, she knows, “An activity is worth a million words. Kids are
He grew up in Isleton, California, then only 800 people, at the heart of the Califor-
doers. They all have different learning styles, yet every kid remembers what they did over what they’re told…When visitors
nia delta. Growing up on a river delta, Josh spent his youth exploring and loving the
learn we are restoring the Meder House as an innovative touch and use museum for the living history programs, they perk
riparian (land directly next to rivers and streams) habitats around him, on foot and
up, whether they have kids or not.”
by boat. “I was the outdoor/nerd type and was given the Science award as a senior.”
Josh majored in religious studies and philosophy, got his B.A. in social sciences and Carolyn lives with her husband Jim and her children Iris and Kit in Morgan Hill, where she finds solace in gardening,
philosophy from Cal State Sacramento, his teaching credential and taught high school (old-fashioned, native plants and heirloom vegetables) and tending to her chickens, bunny rabbits, dogs and cats.
for ten years, near Davis and near Isleton.

Josh found the Interpreter I position serendipitously. “I stumbled across the State Parks’ website bulletin, found the job
description for the Interpreter I position and wondered, ‘why haven’t I been doing this for the past 10 years!’”

“Working here gives me the opportunity to return to a habitat alive with water and many kinds of birds, like I loved as a
Martha Nitzberg
child. At Seacliff, we have so many shore birds, the willets, the godwits, and many more. A Black Phoebe (a flycatcher) comes
Park Interpreter 1
to our Visitor Center front porch, usually when it is raining. I lived on Ryer Island in the delta, where a Black Phoebe came Natural Bridges State Park
to our porch to eat many wasps. The woodland habitat of New Brighton is fascinating, with the California Towhees, chicka- M ARTHA N ITZBERG remembers visiting Natural Bridges Come meet these
State Beach with her family, when there were still two
dees, and nuthatches.”
stone arches. She grew up in Palo Alto, accompanied
featured Park
Josh enjoys working at Seacliff Visitors Center. “I really like working with the docents! I am amazed to come to work with her mother to galvanize support for a local park, and to Interpreters
people who so love to work here that they do it for free!” He is impressed with the docent program he has inherited. “I am encourage recycling. Her father loved to take her hiking,
blessed with my docents and the State Parks staff. I’ve watched the veteran docents, Bob and Bev Montague, Ed Gilbert and “Thanks to them I got the environmentalist bug.” Seacliff
Park Interpretive Specialist Jan Leppe, and others, bring such excitement and engagement to what they do, with no cliché
Martha studied at U.C. Berkeley and Occidental College
Fossil Walks at NOON
or irony. I get to watch 4th graders and teenagers as they gasp and interact here in our education programs. They are in an
in LA. “I was in research, working in a company, and real- on 1st & 3rd Sundays.
environment where they can be more honest and open, and they are safe. It’s a great reminder of all the best reasons why I
got into teaching.” And as for the challenges of being a State Parks interpreter, Josh aims to fine-tune the “balancing act of ized I was most happy outside as an ecologist. My happi- History Walks at NOON
paperwork, upcoming activities and the needs of visitors,” est experience so far had been an internship at Montana’s on some Saturdays.
Glacier National Park.” Every weekend she went on back-
School tours by
Josh lives with his wife Agnes in Boulder Creek, and both are former professional kayak guides on the lower American river. packing “quests” to learn the park and share with visitors.
Josh likes to fly fish, kayak, birdwatch, and to learn and read widely. She saw a Grizzly bear there, from a distance. appointment.
Contact Josh
Martha followed her heart to a career in ecology, and has
831–685–6444
worked at Jewell Cave National Monument (the third
largest-known cave in the world) in South Dakota, eastern or jstark@parks.ca.gov
Washington’s Coulee Dam Recreation Area, California’s
Headlands Institute, and then to Glacier Bay, Alaska for Wilder Ranch
two summers. “It was incredible to go on a dream vacation Ranch Tours 11AM & 1PM
every day all summer! After two years I had hiked
and kayaked everywhere you could go.” She and her longtime partner Mark got see the brilliant blue of the Muir Glacier,
Sat & Sun & other times.
“It was intense!” Martha and Mark moved to Santa Cruz, she worked at Wilder Ranch State Park, Elkhorn Slough, and Nature Walks 10AM
now at Natural Bridges State Beach for years. & other times.
Martha’s passion for her work is clear: “I love working with kids, I love working with adults and I love docents. They are
Living History Demos
incredibly generous and interesting people and I learn a lot from them.” She appreciates that local scientists, like John Dayton, 11AM – 3PM Sat & Sun.
share their wealth of knowledge with her incoming docents. She loves tidepooling at Natural Bridges, “Tide pools are a grand School tours by
adventure, like a treasure chest - you never know what you will find.” appointment.
Natural Bridges’ illustrious Monarch butterflies deeply inspire her wonder and respect, “Monarchs are insects, and in our cul- Contact Carolyn
ture we’re afraid of insects, but the Monarch is a lovely, beautiful insect and they are fascinating to people.” She encourages 831–426–0505
everyone to please plant milkweed for the Monarchs, “Milkweed is the only food Monarch caterpillars eat, so it’s tremen-
dously important to grow.” Martha is helping to develop a Monarch-themed program for PORTS (Parks Online Resources
for Teachers and Students). “Children often ask such clear and thoughtful questions, like, ‘Are there fossils for monarchs?’
Natural Bridges
When kids look through the spotting scope for first time and see hundreds of butterflies hanging in a cluster, I get to hear Tide Pool Tours
them gasp, ‘Wow!’” March 1 – July 30.
Monarch Tours
When not at Natural Bridges, Martha could be performing with Santa Cruz’s Five M’s Band (Mostly Mediocre Monarch
Mariposa Musicians) or flying up in the skies with Mark (an experienced pilot) on another adventure! mid-Oct–mid-Feb.
School tours by
appointment.
Contact Martha
831– 423– 4609
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Thank You!
Student /Senior
to all of our Fall Sharon & Dick Abrahamson
David Anaya

& Winter donors Penelope Carless


Kathy Curtaz
Darryl & Marilyn Dill
James Ellmore
Family Bronze Meder House Jack & Iris Farr
Alan Allwardt & Jane Reid Jack Bassett Isabel Alvarado & Eddy Dees
Gertrude Fator
Isabel Alvarado & Eddy Dees Dennis & Terese Boronda John & Lisa Bono
Dorothy Forster
Marilyn & Robert Arkley Adela Feran Jim & Carol Brownson
Nan Goldstein
Nannette Benedict Cindy & Paul Geise Heather Butler & Steve Miller
Rose Gong & G. Ness
Marianne & MIchael Booth Jim Gervais Val Cole & Freny Cooper
Nancy Hanna
Cynthia Chang & Thomas Yin Ed Gilbert Margaret Cole
Jeanne & Russ Harris
Diane & Don Cooley Dr. John & Susan Glina Maree & Mark Creed
Richard & Kathleen Harrison
Chris & Pat Cross Melanie Grabe & Barry Hoglund Peggy & Paul Danielson
Winifred & David Heron
Genevieve Dean Robin Griffith Jay Friedland & Milissa Koloski
Marjorie Jackson
Maria del Rio & Glen Ishiwata Dan & Rebecca Haifley Arnold Gil-Osorio
Sally Jones
Bill & Ann Frohn Stephanie Harlan Bonny Hawley & Glen Schaller
Herbert Kain
Betty & Leo Gray John & Regina Kelbert Linda & Ted Hoff
Dart & Peggy Keech
Marcella & Joe Hall Mike & Karen Lasday Bruce & Breta Holgers
Jearren Kenner
Karen & John Hibble Arlene Levy & Paul Figueroa Jeannie & John Kegebein
Emil Krejci
Ben & Mary Ellen Irons Diane & Stephen McIntrye Neal Langholz & Lynn Renshaw
Renie Leaman
Jacklyn & William Johnston Pat McQuillan Lani LeBlanc
Dorothea Lyons
Jeanne & David Jorgensen Michael Merrithew Anne Lynn & Todd Patterson
Marji Macrury
Kevin Klein & Amy Locks Hila & Jacob Michaelsen Gretchen & Jim Mair
▲ Docents & other park advocates join Assemblyman John Laird on the State Capitol steps, Park Advocacy Day 2005. ▲ Some advocates enjoy wearing costumes. Emily Maloney
Barbara & Lewis Knapp Julie Packard & Robert Stephens Lise Peterson & Don Peattie
Joyce Medeiros
Sally & Brian Legakis Julie Packard & Robert Stephens Monica & Christopher Ratliff
Lenore Mills
Debbie & Alex Liardet Cheryl & Joe Pruss Scott Smith & Mary Culley
Hannah Nielsen
Jeannie Logan & Carl Walker Patricia & William Rackstraw Brewster & Deborah Smith
Free van
Julia Patton

4th Annual PARK ADVOCACY DAY


Jennifer Lynn & Charles Hedrick Pamela Rhodes Dick Spencer & Shawn Gould
Ann & Richard Pinkham
tion Lew Merrill Jonah & Jennifer Rubin Eric Stolzberg & Laura Walter
transporta
Mildred & Walter Radloff
Mike Morton & Nancy Lewis Mary Ellen & Vernon Rubright Jim & Carol Toney
Janice & Jack Rhea
by Friends
Bonnie Murphy John & Pat Sheehan Jean Vandevort
Brenda Schmida
MONDAY MARCH 20 ■ Sacramento Doris & Leo Pfiffner
Susan Schaefer
Simon Stapleton
Christa Stiner
Leslie Stone
Paul Thiltgen & Maureen Role
Grace Voss
Anne Weidlich
Randy Wildera & Julie Sidel
Helen Schomberg
Marjorie Smith
Phyllis Stollenwerk
Scheduled by California Parks Foundation (CPF) Come have a great time and make a real difference! Pamela & Herb Taylor Karene Vernor Jon & Jill Winston
Tasha Thorner
Donna & Peter Thomas Grace Voss
Sandra Wadhams
Bonnie & Lee Tinder Birgit Weskamp
Park Advocacy Day really impacts legislators’ support Dick & Marion Vittitow Maria Widera & Family
Annual Appeal Charlotte & William Wilson
Sally Altick Joan Zimmerman
for key park issues! ✔ Learn the current pressures facing our state parks Elaine & Jerry Waggoner Dick & Gwen Yeo
David Berkland Sharon & Dick Abrahamson
Peter & Christine Wang
Fond of democracy? Join dozens of park advocates ✔ Get your PAD info binder from CPF Kelly & Douglas Wood
Stu Branoff
Silver Holly Butler
Supporting
statewide who converge in Sacramento to connect by ✔ Represent Santa Cruz County! Have a great time! Margery & James Wylie
Karen Cogswell Dr. Fred & Kate Chen
Deborah Allen
Diane Crawford Peter & Sharleen Cole
scheduled appointment with legislators, Arnie’s staff and Park Steward Craig French Mark Conover
Judith Astone & Donald Patten
other potential allies and discuss vital park issues with We anticipate vans from/to: Art Andrews Gloria Hihn Welsh Tina Ann Dekruse
Carole & Tom Beckett
Sam & Constance Bertuca
David Baskin Jan Pfiffner & Timmy Fasteen Joanie & Joe Dellos-Taylor
them. CPF hosts a festive early reception. Seacliff ■ Friends downtown ■ Henry Cowell Mary Ann & John Basler Chris Young Daryl Dichek
Richard Boyce
Doug Brackbill & Mary Flannery
Karin Behrens Mary Franich
Two Advocacy Briefings in Santa Cruz! Lyn & Bill Binch James & Marianne Franks
Helen Cheney
Gold
By Traci Verardo, CPF Policy Director RSVP to sign up and reserve your van space(s) ASAP. Patricia Blanchette & Jerry Dannemiller
Lynne & John Caldwell
Mary & Steven Bignell
Linda & Robert Frisbey
Bill & Ann Frohn
Greg Christopher
Camilla Day & Ralph Nitkin
She’s great! RSVP Necessary. Join the fun ! Paul & Judy Carmichael
Cathy & Jack Bradley
Laura Giges
Maggie Dickson
Granite Construction Betsy Eakman
Encouraged for our maximum effectiveness! Contact Shirlee Byrd: 831-457-0726 or Karen Christensen
Linda & Ted Hoff
Marcella & Joe Hall
Jan & Jerry Finney
Carol Clark Tom & Joan Hamilton
■ Monday March 13 2 – 4PM shirlee@mountainparks.org, Pat Clark & Chela Lucas
Gretchen & Jim Mair
Tonya Haro
Mike Ford
Earlene Freeman
Linda Melton
Mike Costabile Ann & Tom Harris
Advocate Briefing at Seacliff Kelsey Ramage: 831-429-1840 or kelsey@scparkfriends.org Maree & Mark Creed
Joan & Bob Murphy
Bruce & Breta Holgers
Zachariah Friend
Lise Peterson & Don Peattie Isda Funari
Bill Cummings John Horvath & Marlene Waite
Gerri Gangitano
■ Monday March 13 6:30 – 8:30PM If you prefer to drive, sign up online at www.calparks.org Jeffrey & Sue Cutting
Leland & Vivian Prussia
Debbie & Louis Salkind
Ben & Mary Ellen Irons
Dotty Gibb
James Engelman M.D. Joni Janecki
Advocate Briefing at Henry Cowell by March 10, and please let us know! James & Marianne Franks
Jim & Carol Toney
Glenn Johnson
Jennifer Gille
Tanya Wendling Vince Grimaldi
Jeremy Gray & Brian Roberts Miriam Kaplan
Diane & Howard Grunes
Marie & Kent Imai Dart & Peggy Keech
Patrick Hagans
New Membership
Members Bring Our Parks Alive with Learning & Wonder!
Ellen & Mark Jackson Jeannie & John Kegebein
Carol Hales
Sarah & Mohamad Khayat Deborah Allen Burton Kendall & Sally Towse
Grace Hammond
Lesley Lathrop Alan Allwardt & Jane Reid Pat & Charlie Kieffer
Grace Hansen
Kathleen Loughlin & Randall Rea Isabel Alvarado & Eddy Dees Dorothy Kukla
Dyane & Craig Harwood
Saturday April 8 12– 4PM Docent Opportunities in Our Parks Member Hikes Joe & Lee Mac Donell
Glenice Magee
Art Andrews
Lyn & Bill Binch
Phyllis & Dick Leshin
Lew Merrill
Hedwig Heerschop

Free Spring at the RSVP 831-429-1840 or Isobel McLaren Richard Boyce Ciro & Sheri Milazzo
John Henriksen
Day Natural Bridges ■ Established in 1933 Frank Minuti Doug Brackbill Amy Newell
Pete Holloran & Anne Hayes
Use! Mission Adobe Tide Pool Docent Classes March 8–25, 2006 kelsey@scparkfriends.org Dania Moss Penelope Carless Doris & Leo Pfiffner
Richard Hyman
Leslie Ireland
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Susan Nerton & Thomas Thacher Karen Christensen Pamela Poetsch & James Pellegrin
Lead tours along rocky shore habitat in spring and summer Saturday April 29 Patricia Johns
Jo & Ron Olmstead Chris & Pat Cross Leland & Vivian Prussia
Park, 144 School Street 831-423-4609 or mnitzberg@parks.ca.gov Diane Pettinger Herbert Richards
Julie Johnson
Celebrate spring with living history: Hike Forbidden Territory Victor Roth
Kathy Curtaz
Jeffrey & Sue Cutting Dottie Robinson
Lydia & Brian Johnson
Monarch University Docent Classes in September Coast Dairies & Scaroni Anne & Matt Rowley Cris & Linda Sanguino
Phil & Susie Kaplan
Native American, Spanish crafts and Camilla Day & Ralph Nitkin Molly Keesling
Monarch Grove, habitat restoration Liz Ryan Betsy Eakman Randall Schragg & Jody Peugh
cooking. Rooms restored accurately to Property Janet Schwind James Ellmore Anne Sherwood
Sue & Bruce Kissell
Rebecca & David Kump
time periods lived in this adobe struc- Seacliff State Beach ■ Established in 1931 Special permission for this Brian Sprinsock & Kristine Albrecht Earlene Freeman Bud & Betty Stump
Kirsten Liske
ture. For more information, please Docent Classes March 11– April 20; member hike! See these newly Mari Tustin Zachariah Friend Elaine & Jerry Waggoner
Dennis Long
Gerri Gangitano Lenore Wax
call 831-425-5849. Wednesday evenings & Saturday days acquired coastal State Park lands Julia & Paul Mariottini
Dr. John & Susan Glina Maria Widera & Family
not yet open to the public, with Gerry Martin
Lead tours on natural and cultural history Vince Grimaldi Nanlouise Wolf & Stephen Zunes
Saturday May 20 831-685-6444 or jstark@parks.ca.gov Randy Widera, longtime Wilder Diane & Howard Grunes
Lois Meyer & Rob Widerspan
Lillian & William Minkowski
Free
Day
“Celebrate Sunset’s 75th!”
1931–2006 Forest of Nisene Marks ■ 10,000-acre Redwood Forest
docent, naturalist & ED of
Friends. Bring water, lunch
Member Benefits Carol Hales
Jeanne & Russ Harris
Lynn & Bill Moffat
Maureen Muckle
Use! John Henriksen
Sunset State Beach ■ Just outside Docents at Nisene Marks begin with Seacliff docent classes and good hiking shoes. ✔ Members receive our
Park Views quarterly
Leslie Ireland Business Sponsors Nick Papadakis
Helene Pauly
John & Regina Kelbert Bill & Jutta Perry
Watsonville off San Andreas Road Sunset State Beach ■ Established in 1931 Saturday June 10 Emil Krejci
at picnic Ramada in Upper Day Use. ✔ 15% discount for Friends: Rebecca & David Kump Heritage Harvest Festival
Alyce & Richard Prudden
Docents at Sunset Beach begin with Seacliff docent classes Forest of Nisene Marks • At Friends’ five unique park Dorothea Lyons
Flo Queen-Stover & Charlie Stover
Celebrate the first State Park estab- Help us with our 75th Anniversary Celebration in May 20, 2006
Costco Kelsey Ramage
Vigorous! 5.5 miles min, 800 stores: New Brighton ~ Seacliff Marji Macrury Martinelli & Company Sally Real & William Taggart
lished with California state bond Gretchen & Jim Mair
New Brighton State Beach ■ Established in 1934 feet elevation, 4 hour min. ~ Wilder Ranch ~ Mission Palace Art & Office Supply Ofelia & Arnold Reyna
funds, with our heartfelt thanks to the Diane & Stephen McIntrye Marian Steinmetz Audrey Rockstroh
Hike through history & rich Adobe ~ Natural Bridges
park advocates and activists of that Docents at New Brighton begin with Seacliff docent classes; Frank Minuti Francine Ronald
second growth redwood forest, Lynn & Bill Moffat
day. Music, fun and food, arts, crafts, Docent classes for Pacific Migrations are in planning • At Nature Store: Monarch Day April Rueppel
Host our great new Pacific Migrations Visitor Center/Museum
with veteran docents, Ed Gilbert New! Henry Cowell
Bonnie Murphy
Bagelry Susan Sargent
games and stories. Make and fly a and Jim Toney. Bring water, Julie Packard & Robert Stephens Judy & Jim Schultze
Beckmann’s Old World Bakery
kite on the beach! For more informa- & Big Basin Mtn Parks Store Julia Patton Jane Schwamberger
Santa Cruz Mission Adobe ■ Oldest building in Santa Cruz lunch and good hiking shoes.
www.mountainparks.org Kelsey Ramage Emily’s Good Things to Eat
Suzanne & James Shaug
tion, please call 831-763-7123. Audrey Rockstroh New Leaf Community Markets
Docents learn individually; ongoing Harold Short
Saturday June 17 10AM • At Kayak Connection for kayak Mary Ellen & Vernon Rubright Odwalla Juice Company
Judith Spitz
Saturday June 3 11AM– 4PM Share living history skills at the oldest building in Santa Cruz.
Natural Bridges Tide Pools New! rentals: Santa Cruz Harbor &
April Rueppel Palace Art & Office Supply
Peet’s Coffee & Tea Harriet Talan
Learn Native American, Spanish, Californio history. Liz Ryan
Cement Ship Festival

▲ Background photo: Paul Dionne


Carol & John Thomas
Learn about the fascinating Elkhorn Slough Judith Spitz Staff of Life
Call 831-425-5849 Susan Thomas
Seacliff State Beach intertidal habitat of hidden www.kayakconnection.com Brian Sprinsock & Kristine Albrecht Carolyn Thompson
201 State Park Drive, Aptos Wilder Ranch treasures at low tide, with Pat Simon Stapleton Pacific Migrations Don & Audrey Thompson
New! • At Spokesman Bicycles
Christa Stiner Bittersweet Bistro Nan Thurgate
Celebrate the unique history of WWI Historic Ranch Complex & 7,000 acres Help us to carry on our good Clark, veteran Natural Bridges Carol & John Thomas Seacliff Plaza Store
Concrete Ship Palo Alto, Seacliff ’s work in Santa Cruz State docent & Friends’ former board downtown: 231 Cathcart Tasha Thorner
Roy Trowbridge
Docent Classes offered Seascape Resort Anna Valdez
Parks for years to come. Leave chair. Wear sturdy shoes with Street, Santa Cruz Tanya Wendling
fossil beds, and the Monterey Bay February – March Nancy Walker
a gift to Friends of Santa Cruz www.spokesmanbicycles.com Terry-Lynn Winston & Daniel Davis
National Marine Sanctuary. Make a 831-426-050 or cschimandle@parks.ca.gov good traction. Marsha Wiseman Special thanks to David-Ladd Wilson
Terry-Lynn Winston & Daniel Davis
kite to fly on the beach. Music, fun State Parks in your charitable We thank these generous Kelly & Douglas Wood Community Printers for their continued
See docent demonstrations estate plans. support of our programs. Marsha Wiseman
and food, arts, crafts, games and sto- new sponsors !
Saturday morning, April 15
ries. Find great gifts in our Park Store For information, call Randy
or vendor booths. For more informa- Widera at (831) 429-1840
6 tion, please call 831-685-6444. 7
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks
144 School Street
Santa Cruz CA 95060

MISSION STATEMENT
Friends of Santa Cruz
State Parks is dedicated
to promoting the
appreciation and YOU’RE THE FIRST TO SEE!
stewardship of our local
state parks’ natural
and cultural heritage
by facilitating and
supporting educational
programs and exhibits.
Quarterly Newsletter of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Spring 2006

ParkViews
www.scparkfriends.org
and soon
www.thatsmypark.org
Unveiled Saturday April 15

Yes, I support Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks


THANK YOU!
BOARD & STAFF
OFFICERS
in bringing our parks alive with learning and wonder.
Lise Peterson – Chair Elect
Heather Butler – Secretary Your donations as members make
$15 Student/Senior $250 Silver
Jim Toney – Treasurer Friends progams & projects possible.
Isabel Alvarado $25 Supporting $500 Gold
Stu Branoff $35 Family Other
Jim Brownson $50 Park Steward Project Donation
Pat Clark $100 Bronze
Val Cole specify project
John Kegebein
With your credit card you can contribute monthly to Friends.
Linda Hoff
Lani LeBlanc $10 $25 $50 Other
Barney Levy My check is enclosed, payable to Friends.
Don Nielsen Please charge my credit card.
Lisa Smith Visa Mastercard Discover
Chief Ranger Kirk Lingenfelter - CAL
Card No.
STAFF
Randy Widera – Executive Director Expires
Christa Stiner – Operations Director
Annie MacHale – Retail Manager Signature
Kelsey Ramage – PR & Membership
Cynthia Rybicki – Admin. Assistant
Membership Information
Betsy Eakman – Retail Assistant
Peg Danielson – Executive Assistant Renewing New Member
Marianne Wyllie – Graphic Artist
Name
STATE PARK INTERPRETIVE STAFF
Jodi Apelt Address
Jeff Barnes
Barbara Cooksey City
Elizabeth Hammack
Bobbie Haver State Zip
Linda Hitchcock
Jan Leppe Phone
Martha Nitzberg
Jeff Price Email
Sunny Schacher
Carolyn Schimandle Friends
Josh Stark 144 School Street • Santa Cruz CA 95060
Tel 831 429-1840 • Fax 429-6748
info@scparkfriends.org

All materials printed by Friends are on recycled paper.

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