The Hopland Research and Extension Center

08/26/2026

Calling all artists! We are looking for artwork submissions, including photos, fiber arts, paintings, and more, that capture the wonder of our local oak woodlands. 10 pieces will be selected by our panel of judges to be displayed at our upcoming Oak Discovery Day on October 17th. Additionally, 3 submissions will receive a small but mighty oak-related prize!

Please submit your artwork by September 14th at the following link:
https://ucanr.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_czJZz45owL4A7X0

This post features amazing artworks that were displayed at last year's Oak Discovery Day. The artists in order include: Maeve Croghan, Rose Easterbrook, Ryan Keiffer, and Lindy Skye

08/26/2026

Shouting out to our furry team members on

08/20/2026

Register now for our upcoming Climate Stewards course! This class will be packed full of incredible speakers and led by co-instructors Hannah Bird (Community Education Specialist at Hopland REC) and Laura Garza Díaz (UCCE Area Water Resources Management Advisor for Mendocino and Lake Counties). We hope this class gives participants both a feeling of hope for our planets future, and avenues for meaningful climate action.

More info and registration: https://ucanr.edu/rec/hopland-research-and-extension-center/event/climate-stewards-course

08/12/2026

UC Hopland REC School Field Trips - FREE and taking bookings! 🐑 - https://mailchi.mp/ucanr/hopland-rec-school-field-trips-now-open-for-booking-13884811

08/12/2026

The wonderful outdoor education program the Redwood Valley Outdoor Education Project are seeking a paraprofessional outdoor educator. Contact Erich Sommer if you are interested. This posting shares information, although it says it is expired - they are currently recruiting https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2228293

Under the direction of a site administrator and the day-to-day coordination of the RVOEP credentialed teacher, the Paraprofessional/Outdoor Education assists with the leadership and development of outdoor education programs and activities at the RVOEP site. Located in northern California Wine Count....

08/03/2026

We have the next workshop in our Virtual Fencing Series coming up on August 14th!🐏 🐄
Learn about the development of Hopland REC’s grazing plan for virtual fencing, grazing planning for wildfire preparedness, and using virtual fencing for grazing on public lands. Hear from producers at Hopland REC about their experiences with virtual fence!

Register for this free workshop here: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=48714

08/02/2026

Check out the fantastic speakers and field trips for our upcoming Climate Stewards class! This class will help you shake of that "stalled" feeling and make connections with your community to take positive climate action. Registration is now open https://link.ucanr.edu/climate

08/01/2026

Wondering how you can take action on climate change together with your community? Join Laura Garza-Diaz Ph.D. to become a Climate Steward . This class will equip you with skills and connections to shake off the feeling of powerlessness and take local action. Registration is now open https://link.ucanr.edu/climate

07/31/2026

Volunteers are crucial to keep programs running! Our annual Volunteer of the Year Award for 2026 goes to Barrie Chittenden who helps with projects from community science, oak regeneration and school programs! Her can-do attitude and organizational skills help every one of us!