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Classes exploring the unique nature of Santa Cruz County.


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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!

 
Do you want to start keeping bees, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Are you determined to start your own hive, but just aren’t sure how, or what ...  View More

Start date: 10/21/23

Fee: $75.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 10/21/2023, ending 10/21/2023

Location: Aptos Main Campus Location : 
  Aptos Main Campus.

Room :  Hort 5001

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Big Sur is blessed with incredible bio-diversity and is home to several rare and endangered species. You will begin with a presentation at Cabrillo, ...  View More

Start date: 10/21/23

Fee: $132.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM; starting 10/21/2023, ending 10/21/2023

Location: Big Sur Station Location : 
  Big Sur Station.

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Have you thought about raising your own chickens? Want the convenience of home grown organic eggs and wish you had a rainbow in your egg basket? Wan ...  View More

Start date: 10/28/23

Fee: $92.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; starting 10/28/2023, ending 10/28/2023

Location: Four Acorns Farm Location : 
  Four Acorns Farm.

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Have you taken the plunge into chicken keeping but aren’t sure of the best practices for maintaining your coop on a regular basis? Do you get overwhel ...  View More

Start date: 11/04/23

Fee: $92.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; starting 11/4/2023, ending 11/4/2023

Location: Four Acorns Farm Location : 
  Four Acorns Farm.

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Join Bruce for an afternoon lecture to learn about America’s great spectrum of large and iconic mammal species, from the musk-oxen and caribou of the ...  View More

Start date: 11/04/23

Fee: $75.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; starting 11/4/2023, ending 11/4/2023

Location: Off Campus Location : 
  Off Campus.

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Do you love your chickens but feel unprepared for a chicken health emergency? Have you struggled to care for an ill bird and want to be more proactive ...  View More

Start date: 11/05/23

Fee: $92.00

Materials Fee: $125.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sun 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; starting 11/5/2023, ending 11/5/2023

Location: Four Acorns Farm Location : 
  Four Acorns Farm.

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Just in time for the winter holiday season, learn to create a seasonal arrangement using fresh greens, bulbs, berries, pine cones, and flowers (both d ...  View More

Start date: 12/09/23

Fee: $72.00

Materials Fee: $88.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; starting 12/9/2023, ending 12/9/2023

Location: Aptos Main Campus Location : 
  Aptos Main Campus.

Room :  1304

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The recently established Watsonville Wildlife Area is a great place for bird watching, and is home to over 23 species whose survival is in danger - in ...  View More

Start date: 12/16/23

Fee: $75.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM; starting 12/16/2023, ending 12/16/2023

Location: Off Campus Location : 
  Off Campus.

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Have you dreamed of hitting the road but don’t know where to start? If you're considering buying a recreation vehicle, whether for short or long-term ...  View More

Start date: 01/27/24

Fee: $88.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM; starting 1/27/2024, ending 1/27/2024

Location: Aptos Main Campus Location : 
  Aptos Main Campus.

Room :  1605

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Have you dreamed of hitting the road but don’t know where to start? This class will walk you through all of the basics you need to hit the road with ...  View More

Start date: 01/27/24

Fee: $88.00

Materials Fee: $0.00

Available Discount(s)

Schedule : Weekly - Sat 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM; starting 1/27/2024, ending 1/27/2024

Location: Aptos Main Campus Location : 
  Aptos Main Campus.

Room :  1605

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