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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…

 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…

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 key Recognize the basic groups and common species Build a “collection” of identified…

OverviewFree hands-on Field Day showcasing agtech demos in real North Coast conditions. Please register to reserve your spot.See AgTech in ActionOn Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, the VINE Connect program comes to the UC ANR Hopland Research & Extension Center in Mendocino County.The VINE Connect field days…