A family friendly short hike to visit the lambs and learn about the many jobs that our flock take care of at Hopland REC. We'll seek clues in the form of "lost sheep" along the walk to the lamb barn. Each clue gives us information on why we farm sheep at HREC.We will be meeting the sheep in the pasture,…
This spring, join HREC for an exploration of California's ecology, from the rocks to the habitats that thrive in our richly biodiverse state. We'll focus on the ecology of the Coast Ranges, from the geologic formation of our state to the people, plants and animals that rely on our diverse…
In this workshop you will learn from HREC staff and a Mendocino County rancher about what virtual fencing is, how it works, costs associated with getting it set up, and pros/cons of using virtual fence compared to barbed wire fence. There will be an optional field tour where we will look at a tower and…
This class will focus on hands-on shearing training in a small group setting (9 students), with additional lecture and discussion time to consider the many elements surrounding sheep handling, husbandry, flock health, running a mobile shearing service, ethical shearing, grazing for fuel reduction and…
Hands-on shearing training in a small group setting (Maximum of 6 participants). This course is designed for any student that has successfully completed “Sheep Shearing and Basic Care 101” and wants to continue honing their craft. We will continue to focus on execution of the fundamentals…
