Native Plant Boot Camp 2026
Join us for our 2nd Annual Native Plant Boot Camp at the beautiful Rancho Cielo Youth Campus in Salinas!Spend the day enjoying workshops, demonstrations, hands-on activities, educational booths, and…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
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Serving Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties, we share research-based gardening knowledge with our local communities.
Explore upcoming classes, practical resources, and seasonal tips to help you grow a healthy, productive garden in your space. Interested in going deeper? Learn how to become a UC Master Gardener.
Join us at our 2nd Annual Native Plant Boot Camp on August 1st!
Registration is now full!
Thank you for the incredible response to this year's Native Plant Boot Camp!
Registration and the waitlist are now both full.
If you already have an Event Pass, we'll see you on August 1.
For those on the waitlist, we will contact you as spaces open up.
If you weren't able to register this year, we hope you'll join us for future events!
Find more helpful information about gardening in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties throughout our website.
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To extend research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California and be guided by our core values and strategic initiatives.