Upcoming Events

September 14-19, 2010
4th Annual Santa Cruz County Fair Water-wise Garden Contest - The Santa Cruz County Water Awareness Committee, a regional coalition of Santa Cruz County Water Agencies will host its fourth annual Water-wise Landscape Design Contest as part of the 2010 Santa Cruz County Fair’s garden section contest in the floriculture building.

September 23, 2010
Community Meeting: Recycled Water - Learn why water is a critical issue and how supply shortfalls affect the City of Santa Cruz and Soquel Creek Water District. Also, learn how recycled water is being used for irrigation in Scotts Valley and the Pajaro Valley.

September 26, 2010
Santa Cruz Reskilling Expo - Help strengthen the reskilling movement locally by attending this event which will teach sustainable daily-living skills, promote skill-sharing for a resilient common future, and enhance the development of self-reliance in Santa Cruz County.

Past Events

August 7, 2010
Annual Monterey Bay Iris Sale - This is your chance to get healthy iris rhizomes from the private gardens of the members of the Monterey Bay Iris Society. The sale is well known for having an incredible selection of tall bearded iris!

July 4, 2010
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration - Annual festivities including live music, children's activites, food, and an incredible fireworks show. Fireworks begin at 9:15pm.

June 26, 2010
The Garden Fair - Mark your calendars! The Garden Faire (formerly The Smart Garden Faire) is just around the corner.

May 23, 2010 2:00 pm
Water Conservation in the Landscape - Free workshop at Scarborough Gardens with Thomas Karwin, Master Gardener and co-chair of The Garden Faire. Call today to register! 438-4106

May 15, 2010
Laundry to Landscape Graywater Workshop - Cost: $45-$75 (self) sliding scale - Learn about graywater benefits, installation, and state compliance codes at this one day event. For more information visit www.lovesgardens.com.

April 17, 2010
Earth Day - Once again the County of Santa Cruz, the City of Santa Cruz, Ecology Action, Save Our Shores, local non-profits, and concerned citizens are working together to make Earth Day 2010 the premier environmental event for the greater Santa Cruz community, with educational information, activities for kids, live music and a focus on green businesses. Earth Day 2010 will take place on April 17th from 11am to 4pm rain or shine in the San Lorenzo Park and Benchlands behind the County building.

January 20-23, 2010
EcoFarm Conference  - Hear and explore the latest trends in the ever-expanding world of ecological landscaping. Nationally recognized authors and activists will be on hand to answer your questions and inspire.

September 15th-20th, 2009
Santa Cruz County Fair  - Stop by the Water Conservation Coaltion booth in the Harvest building - watch a shower race and learn more about water conservation in Santa Cruz County!
View pictures from this event

August 15, 2009
Free Workshop!  Troubleshoot Irrigation Leaks - How to find hidden leaks, troubleshoot geysers, fix the breaks and when to call in the pros.

August 4 - August 25, 2009
UCSC Summer Sustainability Institute - Free Seminar! This is a series of evening seminars offering talks by faculty and other experts on topics related to sustainability. It is open to students, staff, faculty & the public. Sponsored by the Center for Global, International & Regional Studies, PICA, the Sustainability Engineering & Design Working Group, and others.

June 27, 2009
Smart Gardening Fair - The theme for the 4th Annual Monterey Bay Master Gardeners Smart Gardening Faire is Focus on Food.

June 20, 2009
Slow It, Sink It, Spread It - Free Workshop! Greening Stormwater Runoff Around Your Home