“Doc would listen to any kind of nonsense and turn it into wisdom. His mind had no horizon—and his sympathy had no warp. He could talk to children, telling them very profound things so that they understood. He lived in a world of wonders, of excitement.” —John Steinbeck Today, on Ed Ricketts’ birthday, we remember a man whose curiosity knew no limits and whose compassion shaped not just science, but story. Happy Birthday, Ed!🐙 #EdRicketts #WriterWednesday #CanneryRow #Doc #NationalSteinbeckCenter #NonProfit (fb)

We’re proud to present The Weston Collective 2025 Scholarship Award Winners exhibition — on view through August 3, 2025 and included with museum admission! This inspiring collection features award-winning photographs by elementary, middle, high school, and college students from Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. Each image was selected from winning portfolios created during the 2024–2025 academic year in local photography courses. Come witness the next generation of photographers as they capture the world through their lens — full of creativity, perspective, and heart. #WestonCollective #NationalSteinbeckCenter #NonProfit (fb)