Please join us once again for the State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium. The event will kick off with opening remarks from Senator John Laird followed by talks about history, science and policy issues relevant to restoration of the watershed. We'll wrap up the event with a walking tour of the lower San Lorenzo River. Presented by SC Water Dept., San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Coastal Watershed Council and the Resource Conservation District of SC County. At the London Nelson Center. More info 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.

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

Join HGP at the Del Mar Theater for an Evening of Hope, featuring a screening of the National Geographic's Jane Goodall documentary, The Hope, as well as an engaging panel discussion on aspects of hope. The film documents Dr. Goodall's time with family in Tanzania and the approaching 60th anniversary of her arrival to the chimpanzee kingdom in Gombe. Following the film, we'll hear from a broad section of community members and leaders, such as noted author Jonathan Franzen about the role of hope in their lives. Tickets ($18 donation that supports our work) are available on Eventbrite HERE, as well as at our Downtown Store (1338 Pacific Ave. - 11am - 6pm daily) where you can pick up tickets without the online Eventbrite fees.

Schedule: 9am-11am San Lorenzo River Clean Up, in collaboration with the City of Santa Cruz and Coastal Watershed Council. 11am-2pm - Family Activities and Up-cycle Vendor Fair: Activities include: Monterey Bay Metal Arts Guild – upcycle jewelry workshop, Printmakers of the Tannery- printmaking, Animal costume and sign. making for Animal Parade, Paint and Plant- workshop designing planters and potting plants, Upcycle vendors. 2pm - Riverwalk Animal Parade meets at Tannery and parades on Riverwalk, in animal costumes or with animal signs downtown to join City of Santa Cruz Earth Day. 10am - 2pm - Exhibit: “The Many Faces of San Lorenzo River”, a community based , multimedia, exhibit will be on display at River Studio 116

We are very excited to bring back our annual Earth Day Santa Cruz celebration which will be held at beautiful Downtown Santa Cruz on Cooper St and Abbott Square. We look forward to a day of fun and environmentally focused activities and education. Check out some event details below: Live music from SambaDA at Abbott Square; Family-friendly music at the Abbott Square Market; Enjoy free face painting; And visit the Environteers Booth! More INFO.

The Summit is a day-long field trip for Santa Cruz County high school students. Led by students, for students, the event brings students and community leaders together for inspiration, sharing ideas and learning about ways to create a sustainable future. This year's event includes: Zero waste solutions - like a Clothing Swap; Environmental Art Projects; Community Festival with volunteer and career info; Nature connection under the redwoods. More info and registration HERE.

Stock your garden with premium organic seedlings while supporting student education! Browse a huge variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs, and strawberries—all grown by UCSC Farm staff, students, and volunteers in our greenhouses. Proceeds support the Center for Agroecology’s hands-on learning programs. Please plan to park across the street from the Hay Barn in parking lot 116. We encourage you to bring a basket, wagon, or other means to carry your plants. We will have a limited number of cardboard boxes available but encourage you to bring your own. At the Hay Barn. More INFO, including payment methods.

Nature Club takes young explorers (6th-8th grade) into local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. On Seasonal Saturday meetups we venture into local habitats — from rocky tide pools to forested trails — to uncover the biodiversity in our own backyard. We take middle schoolers out into local natural spaces to do various scientific studies and nature hikes. Learn MORE.

Grab your bike and bring the whole family! Join District 4 Supervisor Felipe Hernandez and Watsonville Mayor Kristal Salcido for a fun ride on the Ohlone Loop Trail. It’s a new trail that is gently challenging and endlessly rewarding. Meet at 150 Westridge Dr, Watsonville. Info HERE.

Bring your garden to life with California native plants! These resilient species support pollinators, conserve water, and create a meaningful connection to our local ecosystem! WWW staff and Monterey Bay Master Gardeners will be on-site to provide expert guidance and help you choose the right plants for your space. Every purchase directly supports our habitat restoration and environmental education programs. At the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center, 500 Harkins Slough Rd. INFO.

The Santa Cruz Mountains Stewardship Network is a collaboration of twenty-five organizations engaged in land stewardship in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The tours bring community leaders out on to the land to learn first-hand about the diverse and complex issues that are involved in caring for the lands of the Santa Cruz Mountains. In 2026, Spotlight Stewardship includes tours of Pescadero Watershed, Upper Pajaro River agriculture and conservation lands, commercial timberland, Big Creek Lumber sawmill, Scott Creek Resiliency Project, weelili onyenmak Preserve, and San Lorenzo River Watershed. The tours will cover forest health projects, watershed health, threatened and endangered species, commercial timber operations, fire, recreation, habitat restoration, and connectivity. Info and application 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.

Join us to enjoy delicious food, live music, and a special speaker panel, and a guided farm tour. Connect with our amazing community and learn more about our ambitious goals for 2026! Thank you for supporting Farm Discovery’s mission to empower our community through food, farming, nature, and community. 172 Litchfield Ln, Watsonville. Free tickets HERE.

Celebrate Dr. Ann and Invest in the Future of Farmworker Families. Join us at the Civic Plaza Community Room (275 Main Street, 4th Floor) as we celebrate the birthday of our beloved founder, Dr. Ann López, and uplift the life-changing work of the Center for Farmworker Families. Come together with community and help fund scholarships for graduating students from farmworker families — opening doors to college and vocational dreams. More INFO.

The way to care for humans and gardens have lots of similarities. We will explore the realm of self care, health maintenance and disharmony management through the lens of herbal medicine and metaphors of organic garden management. This class will be an herb walk where we will visit common garden plants, “weeds” and medicinal plants and learn how to use them for our self care. Instructor: Darren Huckle L.Ac., DAOM. Info and tickets HERE.