Accepting submissions now through Monday, December 2nd, 2024 25th Anniversary Logo Design Competition Celebrating 25 years of excellence in marine science education and coastal stewardship. Calling all artists and ocean enthusiasts! Submit a design in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Seymour Center. Accepting submissions now through Monday, December 2nd, 2024.   THEME Your […]

Artists and scientists participating in this event are connected through their use of ink. From screen-printing and graphic novels to tattoo art to cephalopod researchers, they are showcasing the intersection of science and art through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and thought-provoking discussions.   Engage with the community and participate in hands-on activities that demonstrate the […]

Join us for the Mother Earth Drag Extravaganza, which is being held in partnership with Santa Cruz Pride, UCSC’s CANTU Queer Center, and the COCO. It will be an evening of celebration focused on the Earth, drag, art, and community. There will be a food truck, performances in multiple categories, and an aquarium.    May […]

Included with admission. Join us for an engaging storytime event at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center! Our friends at Bookshop Santa Cruz have hand-selected a collection of books about the environment that are perfect for young readers. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about our planet and the importance of protecting it. […]

Included with admission. Join us for an engaging storytime event at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center! Our friends at Bookshop Santa Cruz have hand-selected a collection of books about the environment that are perfect for young readers. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about our planet and the importance of protecting it. […]

Seaside Storytime is included with admission. Every second Saturday of the month. Our friends at Bookshop Santa Cruz have hand-selected a collection of books about the environment that are perfect for young readers. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about our planet and the importance of protecting it.  

Seaside Storytime is included with admission. Every second Saturday of the month. This month, Marilyn Norberg, a longtime Seymour volunteer, is hosting Seaside Storytime. She incorporates her ukulele and an adorable puppet into her storytelling. Don’t miss out! Our friends at Bookshop Santa Cruz have hand-selected a collection of books about the environment that are […]

Seaside Storytime is included with admission and is free for members.  Every second Saturday of the month. This month, Marilyn Norberg, a longtime Seymour volunteer, is hosting Seaside Storytime. She incorporates her ukulele and an adorable puppet into her storytelling. Don’t miss out Our friends at Bookshop Santa Cruz have hand-selected a collection of books […]

Seaside Storytime is included with admission. Every second Saturday of the month. Our friends at Bookshop Santa Cruz have hand-selected a collection of books about the environment that are perfect for young readers. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about our planet and the importance of protecting it.  

Seaside Storytime is included with admission and is free for members.  Every second Saturday of the month. Our friends at Bookshop Santa Cruz have hand-selected a collection of books about the environment that are perfect for young readers. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about our planet and the importance of protecting […]

Seaside Storytime is included with admission and is free for members.  Every second Saturday of the month. Our friends at Bookshop Santa Cruz have hand-selected a collection of books about the environment that are perfect for young readers. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about our planet and the importance of protecting […]

Included with the price of admission. Join us for a special hour of face painting and henna!

Art in the Aquarium is included with admission. Join us every third Saturday of the month. Join artist Lauren Guthrie at the Makerspace within the Seymour Marine Discovery Center for a watercolor workshop. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop your skills in sea creature illustration using watercolors. The workshop is perfect […]

Included with price of admission. Join artist Lauren Guthrie at the Makerspace within the Seymour Marine Discovery Center for a watercolor workshop. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop your skills in sea creature illustration using watercolors. The workshop is perfect for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge and creativity.

Art in the Aquarium is included with admission. This month’s Art in the Aquarium is face painting with Georgina Stewart. Georgina is a professional face painter, and is also a School Programs volunteer with the Seymour Center, as well as a 4th year marine biology major at UCSC! Start your visit off right by getting […]

Art in the Aquarium is included with admission. Join us every third Saturday of the month. Join artist Lauren Guthrie at the Makerspace within the Seymour Marine Discovery Center for a watercolor workshop. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop your skills in sea creature illustration using watercolors. The workshop is perfect […]

Art in the Aquarium is included with admission. Join us every third Saturday of the month. Join artist Lauren Guthrie at the Makerspace within the Seymour Marine Discovery Center for a watercolor workshop. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop your skills in sea creature illustration using watercolors. The workshop is perfect […]

Art in the Aquarium is included with admission. Join us every third Saturday of the month. Join artist Lauren Guthrie at the Makerspace within the Seymour Marine Discovery Center for a watercolor workshop. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop your skills in sea creature illustration using watercolors. The workshop is perfect […]

Art in the Aquarium is included with admission. Join artist Lauren Guthrie at the Makerspace within the Seymour Marine Discovery Center for a watercolor workshop. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop your skills in sea creature illustration using watercolors. The workshop is perfect for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge and […]

The Environmental Education Resource Fair is included with admission. Learn about exciting programs and resources for schools and families offered by organizations across Santa Cruz County! 15 local organizations will be sharing their resources: Bird School Project, CA Green Business Network, CA State Park, Save Our Shores, Coastal Watershed Council, Environteers, Sanctuary Exploration Center, Save […]

Pájaro Resident Photo Voice Project is included with admission. Join Regeneración at Seymour Center for the Pájaro Resident Photo Voice Project, where they express climate change impacts in the community. Join an exhibition of images and stories by Pájaro Youth and Community Leaders about how climate change is impacting people in Pájaro. The goal of […]

The lecture is included with admission and free for members.  Join us for a Dungeness crabs lecture this Sunday, November 10, at 11 AM. Dr. Allison Gong and Dr. Mark Morales will dive into everything you would ever want to know about Dungeness crabs. Lecture included with admission. Allison is a marine biologist working at the […]

Art in the Aquarium is included with admission. Join us every third Saturday of the month. Join artist Lauren Guthrie at the Makerspace within the Seymour Marine Discovery Center for a watercolor workshop. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop your skills in sea creature illustration using watercolors. The workshop is perfect […]

Attend the STEM Education Outreach Fair hosted by Seed Spoon Science! Seed Spoon Science is a group of faculty and undergraduate researchers dedicated to inspiring new generations to pursue an education and career in STEM. We are working with the Seymour Center to host a community outreach science fair with STEM related activities for elementary […]

  The COE has led a Teacher Leadership Institute program for the past five years that culminates in teachers sharing and celebrating the projects they completed as part of the program. This year, for the first time we are turning the portion of the program where teachers share their classroom projects with each other into […]

Join us for our collaboration event with Terra Peninsular on May 2nd form 6pm-8:30pm at the Seymour Center. We will be screening their short film called “Todos Somos Guardaparques” then holding a presentation and Q&A for students to ask questions. Terra Peninsular is Mexican non-profit based in Baja California that focuses on ecosystem and wildlife […]

Seed Spoon Science Fair is included with admission and is free for members.  Attend the Seed Spoon Science Fair hosted by Seed Spoon Science! Seed Spoon Science is a group of UCSC faculty and undergraduate researchers dedicated to inspiring new generations to pursue an education and career in STEM. Join our community outreach science fair […]

Amelia Otter’s Mischief in the Water is included with admission. Learn how to draw an otter with Luke McLelan, the author of Amelia Otter’s Mischief in the Water. Inspired by Santa Cruz’s Otter 841, Amelia is a curious but misunderstood otter. Perfect your otter drawing skills with Amelia, who goes from outlaw to local legend […]

Turtle Recon is included with admission. Come play a new sea turtle video game! Turtle Recon is an immersive game where you are a sea turtle entrusted with collecting data for Ocean Scientists while dodging various obstacles that float by. Hello from the creators of Turtle Recon! Our team is comprised of six UCSC Computer […]