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Join the Quercus* Collaborative A group of Mendocino residents noticed among the magnificent mature oaks they could find very few baby oaks and saplings.

Bring your family to enjoy a very short hike (1 mile - strollers and toddlers welcome!) to visit our new born lambs. Enjoy a variety of sheep related activities suitable for children after the hike at the Rod Shippey Hall patio. Adults $10, Children 16 and under $5 Click here to register.

Bring your family to enjoy a very short hike (1 mile - strollers and toddlers welcome!) to see our lambs in the fields. Enjoy a variety of sheep related activities suitable for children after the hike at the Rod Shippey Hall patio.

Location: UC Hopland Research and Extension Center, Hopland CA Dates: Sheep Shearing and Basic Care 101: April 11-17 Sheep Shearing: Technique Refinement: April 18-20 See below for details of each class.

Join Dr. Jennifer Riddell, local biologist and Cathy Monroe of the California Native Plant Society (Sanhedrin Chapter) to visit the beautiful wildflowers at the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center.The hike will be around 2-3 miles, at a wildflower pace (slow to take in what we discover). We expect to…

The UC Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC) invites you to celebrate science and nature with us at our spectacular site. Immerse yourself in the beauty of HREC through interactive field activities led by prominent scientists in their respective fields.

More information about the deer hunt can be found here.Lottery applications for the HREC 2025 Deer Hunt will open: 9am PT, Tuesday, May 6.Closing date for lottery applications is: 11am PT, Thursday, May 29.Applicants will be advised if they are offered a place/waitlisted by Thursday, June 5.Successful…

A short ramble through the oak woodlands. Observe acorns, leaf shapes and bark to figure out which trees share our community, and how oaks support so many other species.Your guides will be HREC GrizzlyCorps Fellows Evelyn George and Hennessy Jones.$0-$10. Register here.   

 Enjoy the red berries of the madrones, and clumps of mistletoe as you make your own seasonal wreath, made from locally sourced foliage. You may even get the chance to meet our newborns as the first of the lambs arrive! $40 per person, includes all materials and warm apple cider/snacks. Click…

This class is now FULL and registration has closed. When: January 16-18, 2026 Hours: Friday, January 16: 12pm-4pm, Saturday, January 17: 8am-4pm, Sunday, January 18: 8am-12pm Where: UC Hopland Research and Extension Center. 4070 University Road, Hopland, CA 95449.

  Registration is now closed, this event is full.Join HREC and the Sanhedrin Chapter of the California Native Plant Society for a morning of appreciation of lichens and bryophytes (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts) with Marisela de Santa Anna and Jen Riddell.  We will do a brief introduction…

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…

We are excited to announce a series of one day workshops focusing on virtual fencing. Workshops will cover different topics related to virtual fencing, including livestock management, funding opportunities, targeted grazing applications, and more.  Each workshop will be different so we hope you will…

 On Saturday, April 11 and/or May 9 enjoy the beauty of Hopland REC at your own pace on this self-guided hike. On arrival at 10am you will be greeted by staff and given a map of the walking route. This route takes you on a loop along dirt roads, climbing to over 1000ft where you'll enjoy a view across…

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…

Celebrate 75 years of the Hopland Research and Extension Center with us! All are welcome to our FREE Open House on Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore the beautiful oak woodlands and meet the scientists studying the land. Activities will include: •    5k Fun Run at 10…

This class is now full.Grasses are Fun and Challenging to Identify!Build your skills:Understand California’s grassland ecologyFamiliarize yourself with grass-specific terminologyIdentify grasses by using the Jepson eFlora dichotomous keyRecognize the basic groups and common speciesBuild a “collection” of…

OverviewFree hands-on Field Day showcasing agtech demos in real North Coast conditions. The day will be split into two parts - vineyard-relevant tech and rangeland tech, with lunch in between. Please register to reserve your spot.Dress: Field attire—closed-toed shoes, long pants, hat, sunscreen…