Join an expert birder as the King Tide goes out to watch the birds flock to the mudflats to feed! King Tides are the most extreme tides of the year, going from the highest of high tides to the lowest of low tides in a single day. As the tide goes out the foraging grounds appear, and so do the hungry birds – there’s never a better time to walk down to the waterline and see what shorebirds you can spot. This event will last 2 hours, and the hike distance is approximately 1.25 miles round trip. FREE.

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.

The proposed oil drilling along the California coast - our marine sanctuary - cannot be allowed to proceed. Brief presentations on both Make Polluters Pay legislation (state and national) and the new ocean threats of oil drilling and possible deep sea mining. Featured speakers include Dan Haifley and Gary Patton. Plenty of time for community input and suggestions for action. Event is FREE. London Nelson Community Center. Please RSVP 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.

Join us for an exhibition inspiring love and kinship between plants and people. The opening reception will feature illustrations of culturally important plants by Amah Mutsun tribal members and UC Santa Cruz student artists. Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. More info HERE.

Our annual symposium will include a keynote presentation from renowned herbalist, healer, and teacher Sage LaPena. Her goal is restoring plant knowledge and medicine to the community and securing a place for Traditional medicine to native clinics throughout California and across the country. There will also be an all indigenous panel discussion with local Amah Mutsun tribal stewards, herbal tea-making, and an opportunity to create your own plant artwork. Free. At the UC Santa Cruz Hay Barn. More info HERE.