Garden Class at the London Nelson Community Center
2026-02-11 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Come! Join the Santa Cruz Pollinators led by CJ Brehm-Stern. Classes are every Wednesday at 9:30am.

Wildflower Seed Balls!
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Clubhouse at Aptos Knoll, 600 Trout Gulch Rd,, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Join us for a hands-on, creative gardening class. We’ll learn how to make colorful wildflower seed balls—tiny bundles of soil, clay, and seeds that are fun to roll, easy to plant, and great for pollinators. Discover which flowers thrive best, why seed balls help seeds grow successfully, and how to scatter them to bring bursts of natural beauty to home gardens, open spaces, and community areas. It’s a playful, nature-loving activity. All ages welcome so feel free to bring the little ones in your life for a morning of fun.

Scion Exchange - CA Rare Fruit Growers
2026-02-01 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Soquel High School, 401 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA, 95073, United States
A Scion Exchange is a community event, often organized by groups like the California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG), where gardeners swap dormant cuttings (scions) from fruit trees (apples, pears, stone fruits, etc.) to propagate new trees via grafting, offering workshops, rootstock sales, and a chance to share rare heirloom varieties, fostering local fruit diversity. These winter/early spring gatherings provide education for beginners and experts alike, focusing on preserving and expanding unique fruit tree collections. There will be a grafting demo, custom grafting and a rootstock sale at Soquel High School this year.

How to Make Tinctures and Oils from the Plants in Your Garden
2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | The Clubhouse at Aptos Knoll, 600 Trout Gulch Rd,, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
A practical garden class that shows how to make simple tinctures and infused oils using plants from your garden, covering safe methods, basic recipes, and everyday uses.

Houseplants
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | The Clubhouse at Aptos Knoll, 600 Trout Gulch Rd,, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
A hands-on gardening class that teaches the basics of houseplant care, including light, watering, soil, and simple tips to keep indoor plants healthy and thriving. CJ will bring sample houseplants, share her knowledge, and answer your questions.

EcoFarm Conference
2026-01-21 00:00 - 2026-01-24 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, United States
https://www.eco-farm.org/
Connect with more than 1,500 organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farmers, ranchers and industry leaders. The conference features over 50 skill-building workshops, keynotes, pre-conference events, farm tours, seed swaps, tastings, networking, Spanish programming, and of course the EcoFarm dance!

Bonsai 101
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | The Clubhouse at Aptos Knoll, 600 Trout Gulch Rd,, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
An introductory Bonsai class that introduces the art and science of bonsai, covering basic design principles, essential tools, pruning, wiring, and simple care techniques to help beginners get started with confidence.

Planting Spring Bulbs
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Clubhouse at Aptos Knoll, 600 Trout Gulch Rd,, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
The topic for the first class of 2026 at 10am on Saturday morning the 10th of January at the Clubhouse and Aptos Knoll Mobile Home Park will be “Planting Spring Bulbs“. Learn how to choose, plant, and care for spring-flowering bulbs to ensure vibrant blooms next season, including tips on timing, depth, and location. And bring your questions! CJ is sure to have an answer for you!
