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. In the lambing barn you'll be welcome to…
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.
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 to the groups, some exploration to gather…
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…
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…
