This year's event will be exceptional. Enjoy a plant forward 5 course meal with beverage pairings and featuring Morris Grassfed Filet Mignon, Far West Fungi and Rancho Gordo Heirloom Beans. We are continuing two traditions. Our interactive appetizer hour full of unique farm activities and an invite your friend ticket price. Info and tickets HERE.

We invite the community to join its 4th 2026 Watsonville Community bike ride featuring the Ohlone Loop Trail and Watsonville Sloughs. This family-friendly event welcomes all ages and abilities for fun, exercise, and local exploration. Join District 4 Supervisor Felipe Hernandez, alongside community partners Community Bike Collective, Watsonville Wetlands Watch, Community Traffic Safety Coalition and Watsonville Cyclery. Riders will discover hidden gems in the Watsonville Sloughs, stop at the Ramsey Park Pump Track, and learn about the myriad benefits of biking and safe riding practices. Se habla español. The ride will stage and leave from 150 Westridge Drive, Watsonville. Info HERE English y Espanol

We'd love to share our first community gathering with the local environmental community. We’re hosting a Swap + Mending event at Felton Branch Library on September 20, bringing people together to exchange clothing, learn basic mending techniques, and explore ways to keep the things we already own in use longer. Their website HERE & scroll down for event info.

Whether you're creating pollinator habitat, replacing thirsty lawns, or restoring a woodland edge, you'll find native plants selected to thrive in the San Lorenzo Valley. Every purchase supports local teacher grants, student scholarships, and habitat restoration. Download our printable checklist to compare plants, mark your favorites, and bring it with you to the sale, browse plants online, shop pre-sale and check out volunteer opportunities HERE.

Learning about different tree species? How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we’ll be chattin’ about a handful of trees that reside in the park, and giving you the tools you need to identify species during your future park visits. Beleaf us, it’ll be a great time! This free program will start in front of the Visitor Center and meander down River Trail and back through the Redwood Grove. Hard rain cancels! Hope to see you there! To RSVP click HERE.

Join the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties for this hands-on summer workshop at the UCSC Arboretum! Classes are free with paid admission, but registration is required to attend. Earth-friendly gardening begins with working with your environment to create landscapes that are beautiful, resilient, and easier to maintain. During this workshop, we’ll learn to: Improve soil structure, encourage beneficial soil life, assess drainage, and choose amendments that support long-term soil health in your yard, containers, or community garden. Classes are free with an Arboretum membership which includes free admission to the gardens as well as a whole host of great benefits. Consider becoming a member today by visiting HERE. Sign up for workshop(s) HERE.

Join us for our next Pesticide Reality Tour. Learn about the use of toxic pesticides in agricultural fields located near our schools, homes, and communities. We’ll explore how pesticide exposure can impact farmworkers, children, families, and the environment, and learn about the ongoing movement to transition local agriculture toward organic and safer farming practices. Participants will learn how they can get involved and take action! Tour is free. Please register here: PesticideRealityTourSep.eventbrite.com

Celebrating local food, sustainable agriculture, culture, and community at Esperanza Community Farms in Watsonville. Connect with local farmers, community organizations, artists, and neighbors. Explore a mini farmers market featuring fresh organic fruits and vegetables, enjoy healthy and organic food, and discover local organizations working to protect our environment and build a healthier community. The festival will also feature art vendors, live music, games and activities for children, local food, and family-friendly activities for all ages. Come enjoy a day at the farm, support local farmers and small businesses, learn about sustainable agriculture, and celebrate the people and organizations helping create a healthier and more resilient community. More INFO