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Get out of the classroom and into the wild with these workshops.


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All Extension classes are for students aged 18 and up, unless otherwise noted.

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If you have questions, please contact us at extension@cabrillo.edu, and provide us with the title of the class you're interested in attending. We look forward to seeing you soon!

 
You will begin at Cabrillo for a lecture and presentation where Judi will review biology, species identification, and habitat for our local owls. You ...  View More

Start date: 03/01/25

Fee: $125.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM; starting 3/1/2025, ending 3/1/2025

Location: Aptos Main Campus Location : 
  Aptos Main Campus.

Room :  1604

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Quail Hollow Ranch is a secluded, unspoiled park that's chock-full of natural beauty. The park includes a 3-mile trail loop and possesses four maj ...  View More

Start date: 03/15/25

Fee: $75.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

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Schedule : Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM; starting 3/15/2025, ending 3/15/2025

Location: Quail Hollow Ranch Location : 
  Quail Hollow Ranch.

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Join an experienced naturalist to learn about wetland wildlife at Elkhorn Slough as you view them at close range aboard a comfortable, easily boarda ...  View More

Start date: 03/22/25

Fee: $125.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

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Schedule : Weekly - Sat 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM; starting 3/22/2025, ending 3/22/2025

Location: Elkhorn Slough Safari Location : 
  Elkhorn Slough Safari.

Room :  Elkhorn Slough Safari

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Join an experienced naturalist to learn about wetland wildlife at Elkhorn Slough as you view them at close range aboard a comfortable, easily boarda ...  View More

Start date: 03/29/25

Fee: $125.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM; starting 3/29/2025, ending 3/29/2025

Location: Elkhorn Slough Safari Location : 
  Elkhorn Slough Safari.

Room :  Elkhorn Slough Safari

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Join Judi for a guided birding walk in the conifer forest and chaparral of the mountains at Jack’s Peak, above the Monterey Bay. The park offers sup ...  View More

Start date: 04/05/25

Fee: $75.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

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Schedule : Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM; starting 4/5/2025, ending 4/5/2025

Location: Jack's Peak Park Location : 
  Jack's Peak Park.

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Spring wildflowers are here! Join an experienced science illustrator for a guided field illustration experience and learn how to draw in the field a ...  View More

Start date: 04/12/25

Fee: $90.00

Materials Fee: $38.00

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Schedule : Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; starting 4/12/2025, ending 4/12/2025

Location: UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve Location : 
  UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve.

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Come learn about the birds our Cuban neighbors call the “Zum-zums”, and their absolutely fascinating biological characteristics! Restricted to the Ame ...  View More

Start date: 04/26/25

Fee: $58.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; starting 4/26/2025, ending 4/26/2025

Location: Aptos Main Campus Location : 
  Aptos Main Campus.

Room :  Hort 5001

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Spring wildflowers are here! Join an experienced science illustrator for a guided field illustration experience and learn how to draw in the field a ...  View More

Start date: 05/04/25

Fee: $90.00

Materials Fee: $38.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sun 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; starting 5/4/2025, ending 5/4/2025

Location: UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve Location : 
  UCSC Fort Ord Natural Reserve.

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