5/17 Saturdays in the Soil with the Society for Conservation Biology

Join the Museum for a very special community gardening day, as we team up with the Santa Cru​z County Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology​!

​Dig in and flex your green thumb as we tackle invasive species in Pilkington Creek and plant native species in the Museum’s Garden Learning Center​. Learn from horticultural experts about local ecology, native plants and pollinators, plus sustainable gardening practices​. 

It’s time to​ volunteer and get your hands dirty​!

📆 Saturday, May 17th

⏱️ 10 a.m. – noon

📍 Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

1305 East Cliff DR, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Register

​For questions, email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org​ 

What to Expect

  • This project requires support from volunteers with general landscaping, occasional watering, weeding, and replanting.
  • Please let us know if you need special accommodations in your RSVP email.
  • This program happens rain or shine, but will be canceled in cases of unusually muddy conditions or inclement weather.
  • All ages are welcome; children under 14 require adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 require a signed parent/guardian waiver.​
  • Please follow the latest guidelines for safety at the time of the program.

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