The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History's Laura Hecox Day celebrates the pioneering lighthouse keeper and naturalist whose personal collections founded Santa Cruz's first museum over 119 years ago.

 The Laura Hecox Naturalist Award will be presented to this year's recipient, Philip D. Carpenter, Ph.D., at a brief ceremony at 11 a.m. followed by a celebration and free Museum admission all day.

 For more information visit Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - Laura Hecox Day