Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County

Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County RCDs meet their goals using voluntary approaches -- neighbors helping neighbors.

RCDs are grassroots non-regulatory organizations that work to get individual and community natural resource goals accomplished through technical and financial assistance.

Lots of great things happening.
06/04/2026

Lots of great things happening.

Don’t miss this event on Saturday!
06/01/2026

Don’t miss this event on Saturday!

We’re excited to welcome Rich Casale with the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, to our Emergency Preparedness Event on Saturday, June 6 at the Aptos Grange.

Richard “Rich” Casale has spent 52 years assisting property owners with land management needs for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service here in the Monterey Bay area and helped more than 1000 landowners throughout California since 2017 recover from devastating wildfires and storm events.

Don’t miss Rich’s presentation, “Surviving Winter in Santa Cruz County,” where he will share practical strategies to help residents better prepare for winter storms, flooding, erosion, and post-disaster recovery.

Join us on Saturday, June 6 from 1:00–5:00 PM at the Aptos Grange for this free, family-friendly event featuring expert speakers, preparedness resources, community organizations, and hands-on activities to help you and your family prepare for the unexpected.

When we prepare together, we fare better.

Please share for your neighbors and friends.
05/29/2026

Please share for your neighbors and friends.

Done miss this important event. Free food, kids' activities, free fruit tree. Bilingual. RSVP: https://forms.gle/8436wJP...
05/28/2026

Done miss this important event.

Free food, kids' activities, free fruit tree. Bilingual. RSVP: https://forms.gle/8436wJPQDNU7UVn39

Community members, growers, local agencies, and others are coming together to talk about the future of least viable farmland, groundwater, habitat, and community interests in the valley—what’s working in current partner-led projects and what priorities should shape projects in the future.

Miembros de la comunidad, agricultores, agencias locales, y otros se reunirán para hablar sobre el futuro de la tierra agrícola, las aguas subterráneas, el hábitat, y los intereses de la comunidad en el valle—qué está funcionando en los proyectos actuales liderados por socios y qué prioridades deberían dar forma a proyectos en el futuro.
Comida gratis, actividades para niños, árbol frutal gratis. Bilingüe. RSVP: https://forms.gle/8436wJPQDNU7UVn39 See less

Please be careful! Poisonous mushroom have now been linked to 4 Deaths, 4 Liver Transplants and 50 Hospitalizations this...
05/27/2026

Please be careful! Poisonous mushroom have now been linked to 4 Deaths, 4 Liver Transplants and 50 Hospitalizations this year in California with some in Santa Cruz County. They are also toxic to dogs. Please share widely.

Hope to see everyone there! We will be presenting and tabling.
05/27/2026

Hope to see everyone there! We will be presenting and tabling.

Please SHARE! Our team is growing. We have three positions open as part of our  Forest Health and Water Resources teams!...
05/07/2026

Please SHARE! Our team is growing. We have three positions open as part of our Forest Health and Water Resources teams! Link in Bio!

Saturday 4/18 from 11:30-4!!!! Come by our booth, say hello, and try the cow toss 🐄🤠 (no real cows will be used). Trivia...
04/18/2026

Saturday 4/18 from 11:30-4!!!! Come by our booth, say hello, and try the cow toss 🐄🤠 (no real cows will be used). Trivia on water, soil, wildlife, fire, and climate!

Can’t wait to see you!

Are you ready, Santa Cruz?! 🌎✨

Earth Day Santa Cruz is THIS SATURDAY and here’s your official sneak peek at all the fun! 👀🗺️

From live music from SambaDá and hands-on activities to workshops, vendors, and family-friendly fun, it’s all mapped out and ready for you to explore 💚

🎶 Find SambaDá & Sing-along with Miss Brooke’s Class at Abbott Square Market
🌼 Stop by the floral crown workshop hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History & Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery
🌱 Drop into a composting class with Jeffrey, sign up here: bit.ly/E-DayCompost
📸 Snap a pic at the photo booth
🎨 Paint your face at the free facepainting booth
🛍️ Visit 60+ eco-friendly local vendors and organizations

Plan your day, pick your must-see spots, and get ready to celebrate Earth Day!🌲🌊

📍 Downtown Santa Cruz (Pacific Ave., Cooper St., Abbott Square)
🗓️ Saturday, April 18 | 11:30 AM – 4 PM
🎟️ FREE to attend!

Check out the map and tell us, what are you hitting first?! 👇

Hope to see you there this Saturday! Great lineup of speakers.
04/09/2026

Hope to see you there this Saturday! Great lineup of speakers.

Join us, Caltrans and Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) on January 27th!
01/23/2026

Join us, Caltrans and Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) on January 27th!

Upcoming Meetings View Current RTC Agenda News & Updates Four Overnight Closures of Highway 1 at Capitola Ave. to Start Sunday, Jan. 11 January 6, 2026 Join the San Vincente – Waddell Coastal Resilience In-Person Community Workshop! December 30, 2025 Public Input Sought on Draft 2050 Regional Tran...

Address

2425 Porter Street, Suite 19
Capitola, CA
95073

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18314642950

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