Please join the County of Monterey Sustainability Program and Regeneracion for an afternoon of discussion and information sharing as we present the results of the Pajaro Valley Transformative Climate Communities Planning Project highlighting Pajaro Valley Residents' vision for local climate solutions. We will also share information and a timeline for a Transformative Climate Communities Implementation Grant application we are developing due in Fall 2026. Info and signup HERE.

90 minute behind-the-scenes hiking tour of the Younger Lagoon Reserve led by experienced docents.

Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are offered on selected Thursdays and Saturdays of each month beginning at 10:30 AM. Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Advance reservations are highly recommended, but not required. Tours are best suited for children 10 years of age and older. Participants must be physically able to walk up and down steep inclines. Water and weather protection is strongly suggested. Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Info and RSVP HERE.

1-Hour Online Session With Santa Cruz Permaculture Director, Dave Shaw. Are you permaculture curious? Maybe you’ve heard the term, but don’t quite get what it’s all about? Organic gardening or something? Is there more to it? And what’s unique about the Santa Cruz Permaculture approach? Permaculture design is a method of landscape planning that can be applied to anything, from a home garden or farm to a city block or entire village. Get all your permaculture questions answered in this 60-minute live session. We’ll discuss what permaculture is and isn’t and how it fits into the global approach to societal change. We’ll also explore how permaculture can apply to your life, land and community. There will be lots of time for questions! Info and Reg HERE.

This month we’re celebrating the slimy, scaled, and slithering inhabitants of our local ecosystems. Connect with artists, scientists, and community partners who study, steward, and protect amphibians and reptiles. Enjoy live animals, hands-on activities, refreshments, free museum admission, and special seasonal items in the Museum Store. An open bar will be available for guests 21+. More INFO

For millennia, Pacific salmon have been integral to the health of coastal ecosystems and human communities from California to Alaska. Salmon are ecological and cultural keystone species, connecting marine and freshwater food webs and supporting thriving fisheries. Professor Palkovacs, UCSC, will describe transformative approaches to recover wild salmon populations by connecting novel insights from the level of genes to ecosystems. Learn how this integrative research program can provide insights to transform the future for wild Pacific salmon and the ecosystems and fisheries they support. In-person and FREE. Coastal Biology Building. Rm. 110, UCSC Coastal Campus, 130 McAllister Way. Info and reg HERE.

The free public lectures will occur in room 5005 for 30 minutes, followed by hands-on gardening skills taught in the Horticulture Department gardens. Tools and necessary gardening materials will be provided by Cabrillo College. Our goal is to provide the public a chance to experience the beauty of our campus and learn from our fabulous instructors. We provide free, research-based gardening education and the opportunity to practice new horticulture skills. Topic emphasis will be on responsible, water-wise, sustainable, and pollinator-friendly gardening. LINK.

This event is designed to bring together the entire Santa Cruz County bike community in all its diversity, and will showcase the power of bikes and biking to enhance quality of life through: Art & self-expression; Sustainable Transportation; Family activity; Safe mobility; Culture & community focus & Fun! All are welcome! We're inviting families, kids, seniors, students, and everyday riders to see themselves reflected in Santa Cruz’s bike culture. At the Bicycle Trip! More INFO