South Coast Research and Extension Center
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Calling all researchers!
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Submit your project proposal by April 28, 2025 to have your project considered for our 2025-2026 season!
Reach out to Lindsey Pedroncelli if you have any questions: Lrpedroncelli@ucanr.edu
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Introducing the Hub for Urban Living
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South Coast Research and Extension Center (South Coast REC) was established by the University of California in 1956 as a representative site for agricultural and horticultural research in California's south coastal plain-temperate climatic zone. Located on 200 acres of deep, moderately sloped, alluvial fan soil, the Center and its mild winter climate are conducive to farming a wide range of crops including subtropicals as well as ornamentals for the urban landscape. (more..)
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Strategic Plan
Contribute for a Better Future
Office Locations
South Coast Research and Extension Center
7601 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92618
United States
Phone
Fax Number
Darren L Haver

Director for REC System
COOP EXT ADVISOR
Kat Hicklin

South Coast REC, UCCE Orange, and Desert REC Business Officer
ADMIN OFCR 3
Brandon Hsu
STDT 3 ANR
Rita M Jakel

4-H Community Education Specialist Program Coordinator 4-H
CMTY EDUC SPEC 2
John N Kabashima

Environmental Horticulture Advisor, Emeritus
NON-SENATE ACAD EMERITUS(WOS)
David Landis
SRA 1
Esther N Lofton

Urban Watershed Resilience Advisor
ASST COOP EXT ADVISOR
Melissa Mabuchi
Business Manager, Supporting the RECS
FINANCIAL ANL 4
Javier F Miramontes

Community Nutrition and Health Supervisor
CMTY EDUC SUPV 2
Randy Musser

UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator
CMTY EDUC SPEC 2
Beatriz E Nobua Behrmann

Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Advisor
ASSOC COOP EXT ADVISOR
Elle Overs
Staff Research Associate
SRA 1
Niamh M Quinn
Human-Wildlife Interactions Advisor
COOP EXT ADVISOR
Hossein Shayegani
Affiliated Organization
Jennifer Shedden
Staff Research Associate
SRA 2 NEX
Judith Valadez
Community Nutrition and Health Educator
CMTY EDUC SPEC 2