Check out some of Ecology Action's Upcoming Events

Free Bike Commuting 101 Workshop – GO Santa Cruz

Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Are you ready to take your commute to the next level? Or are you just ready to give your wallet a break from rising gas prices? In this webinar, learn from the experts about bike commuting basics including hauling gear, what to look for in a solid commuting bike, riding while “business casual,” rush hour rules of the road, and more.

As Santa Cruz County expands its network of protected bike lanes and paths, now is the perfect time to explore commuting by bike. With the right preparation, adding biking to your commute options can be a breeze. Staff from Ecology Action will share the need-to-knows of bike commuting, trouble-shoot your commute, and after-work errands to help cyclists of all levels plan for a safe and satisfying ride.

FREE BIKE LIGHTS AND HELMETS FOR ALL ATTENDEES*

For more information on the GO Santa Cruz program and available benefits, visit cityofsantacruz.com/gosantacruz.

This free workshop is offered to all downtown Santa Cruz employees as part of GO Santa Cruz, a transportation program that provides downtown employees with commute alternatives to single-occupant car trips.

*must be an employee of a business in the Downtown Santa Cruz Parking District and enrolled in Go SC on my.cruz511.org/s/gosantacruz

Mar

Thu

Rail Trail Segments 8 & 9 Open House hosted by the City of Santa Cruz @ Zoom

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Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Rail Trail Segments 8 & 9 Open House hosted by the City of Santa Cruz. This section of the Rail Trail goes from the SC Wharf to 17th Avenue.

Join the Zoom Meeting here: https://rrmdesign.zoom.us/j/88659456739?pwd=TitkZGo0VWorTTh5YklwUmRyM2YyQT09

Coastal Rail Trail Segments 8 and 9 Project is a 2.2-mile bicycle and pedestrian system that extends along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line corridor, from the Beach Street/Pacific Avenue Roundabout on the west to the eastern side of 17th Avenue on the east.

Segment 8 (0.6 mile) is comprised of a Class IV on street bicycle system and pedestrian sidewalk improvements. Segment 9 (1.6 miles) is comprised of a multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail.

The goals of this project are to increase the numbers of people biking and walking, improve safety and mobility of non-motorized users, and provide high-quality connections to schools, parks, and community facilities.

When constructed, this project will be part of the planned 32-mile Coastal Rail Trail that traverses the entire coastline of Santa Cruz County. A part of the Segment 8 project, the San Lorenzo River Trestle Trail widening, was accelerated ahead of the rest of the segment and was completed in May 2019.

Coastal Rail Trail Segments 8 and 9 design completion is expected in the spring of 2023.

Apr

Sat

Electric Vehicle Display Show – Greenfield @ Oak Avenue Elementary School

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Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Curious about Electric Cars? Join us on Saturday, April 2nd at the Family Fun Festival hosted by the Oak Ave Elementary School in Greenfield, 1239 Oak Ave, Greenfield.

This is a FREE event and registration is not needed.

We’ll have a 2018 Nissan Leaf on display and our expert team staffing the Resource Booth to get all of your questions answered!

Learn about EV basics, find out about financial incentives, and test your knowledge on our EV Spin the Wheel.

This event is sponsored by Central Coast Community Energy’s Electrify Your Ride Program and Ecology Action.

Find out more information here: https://mbeva.org/events/events/64/

Apr

Thu

Green Gardener | Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Training @ Zoom / Watsonville Adult School

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Apr 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Monterey Bay Green Gardener Program trains and certifies landscape industry workers in Monterey Bay-Friendly Landscaping design and maintenance practices.

In order to become certified, gardeners attend the certification-level series which consists of ten weekday evening class sessions for a total of 20-30 hours of instruction and a Saturday class project. Gardeners must obtain a passing score on a final exam that covers all core subjects and must complete a comprehensive self-evaluation of their landscape practices. Continuing education is not required to maintain certification. However, certified gardeners are encouraged to attend continuing education classes.

The next 10-week Green Gardener Certification-level course will be offered both online and in-person in April 2022 at the Watsonville/Aptos Adult School, 294 Green Valley Road in Watsonville. Participants will have the opportunity to earn the Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Certification.

QWEL/Green Gardener Certification is sponsored by the water utility members of the Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County, Ecology Action, and Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education

Apr

Fri

League of American Bicyclists – Instructor Training Seminar Hosted by Ecology Action @ Ecology Action - Salinas Office

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Apr 15 – Apr 17 all-day

This is a League Cycling Instruction certification training seminar.

Hosted the weekend of April 15, 2022 3:00 PM – April 17, 2022 4:45 PM (One evening session and two all-day sessions)

What’s a league cycling instructor?

League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) are ambassadors for better biking through education. After earning certification through a 3-day, League Coach-led seminar, LCIs teach Smart Cycling classes to children as well as adults. Their goal is to help people feel more secure about riding by educating cyclists and motorists and to ensure that people on bikes know how to ride safely and legally.

In order to register for a LCI Seminar, you must have an active individual membership to the League of American Bicyclists.

Please Note: Event is currently full. See below* for waiting list instructions.

~~Go to https://www.bikeleague.org/content/seminar-schedule~~

~~Registration price: $500~~

~~Late registration: $575.00 beginning March 19, 2022~~

*To be added to the wait list and notified if space opens up, please contact:

Annalisa Carrillo-Fulk

annalisa.carrillo@ecoact.org
(951) 551-4901

Apr

Sat

Salinas Farmers Market: Electric Vehicle Display Show

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Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come to the Salinas downtown farmer’s market. Ecology Action will have an EV to display alongside our purchase guidance resources.

Apr

Tue

Green Gardener | Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Training @ Zoom / Watsonville Adult School

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Apr 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Monterey Bay Green Gardener Program trains and certifies landscape industry workers in Monterey Bay-Friendly Landscaping design and maintenance practices.

QWEL/Green Gardener Certification is sponsored by the water utility members of the Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County, Ecology Action, and Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education

Apr

Thu

Green Gardener | Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper Training @ Zoom / Watsonville Adult School

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Apr 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Monterey Bay Green Gardener Program trains and certifies landscape industry workers in Monterey Bay-Friendly Landscaping design and maintenance practices.

QWEL/Green Gardener Certification is sponsored by the water utility members of the Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County, Ecology Action, and Watsonville/Aptos/Santa Cruz Adult Education

Apr

Fri

Walk to School with Me: A workshop for parents of Kindergarten students at Bay View Elementary @ Zoom

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Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

This is a free workshop hosted by EA’s youth team aimed at parents of young children at Bay View Elementary.

The workshop will cover choosing safe walking routes, how to model safe behaviors, developmental stages and how walking to school alone fits into a child’s growth, and how to make walking to school fun.

Please register here.

Apr

Sat

Climate Action Market at the Seymour Center @ Seymour Marine Discovery Center

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Apr 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

World-class science + community climate action with a dash of music, food, games, crafts, and more.

Learn about the science happening to understand the impacts of climate change on the oceans and our local coastal climate. Connect with local community organizations working to prepare our community for life in a changing climate.

This is a science-meets-community-action festival open to the public. Imagine a farmer’s market vibe — lots of people buzzing about outdoors with music, food, games, arts & crafts, and booths. The booths will be filled with scientists, civic partners, community organizations, and businesses sharing what they’re doing to understand and/or act to achieve healthy marine, coastal ecosystems and human communities.

Parking & Transportation

Bike Santa Cruz County will provide a Bike Valet service, so we encourage you to ride your bikes! If you plan to drive, there are several medium-sized parking lots on the Coastal Science Campus with free parking. If those parking lots fill up, there is additional street parking along Delaware Ave. You will walk for a few minutes, but the walk takes you through a Natural Reserve, so we think you’ll enjoy the beautiful stroll as you approach the Climate Action Market.

For ADA access, parking attendants will point you to reserved parking or drop-off/pick-up locations.

Nonprofits and public agency booths: