The following is a press release issued by the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center:
Wildflowers are still blooming across the rolling hills of the 5,358-acre UC Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC), a perfect time to celebrate all the learning that takes place across this beautiful landscape. Celebrate Science and Nature, the annual fundraiser for HREC, will build scholarship funds for all programs for youth and adults at the Center.
On Sunday, May 18, members of the public are invited to join scientists and staff for field tours, a farm-to-table luncheon from Black Dog Catering and a live auction of unique experiences. The event offers the community a chance to learn about the research being conducted, support HREC’s programs and enjoy the best in local produce.
“From 10 a.m. to noon, there will be optional field tours of some of our key research and education projects, where visitors can meet the scientists, see what tools they use and what they are learning about our environment, followed by a delicious lunch and a chance to meet our Hopland Scholars Fund recipients” said Hannah Bird, Community Educator at HREC.
Participants can choose from eight field experiences, including oak woodland regeneration, a research safari, a visit with the sheep, museum tour, and hiking with the California Naturalists. A three-course lunch runs from 12 to 3 p.m. and includes presentations from a variety of researchers and educators about the work happening at HREC now and into the future.
“Since we created the Hopland Scholars Fund, we’ve been able to welcome so many more students, researchers, and community members to the site,” said John Bailey, HREC Director. “For the first time in 2025 we were able to offer school field trips at no cost to the schools thanks to the generous donors to our Hopland Scholars fund. The fund supports access to educational programs from our school field trips to adult programs like the California Naturalist program”.
“Hopland Scholars also supports scientific scholars in their quest to understand, interpret and learn from our natural world,” Bailey said. “Both discovery and education are necessary to form valuable and impactful programs.”
Auction items are unique experiences including a catered picnic lunch at one of the most beautiful areas of the site with an accompanying tour, and a stay at a Fort Bragg vacation home.
“We welcome everyone to celebrate science and nature with us on May 18th and to help build our funds to support scholars of all ages,” Bailey said.
Tickets cost $80 for adults and $25 for children. Register online by visiting the HREC website https://bit.ly/celebratehrec2025 or by calling Hannah Bird at (707) 744-1424, Ext. 1642. The registration deadline is May 12. The event will be held at the Rod Shippey Hall, 4070 University Road, Hopland.
Hopefully they can use science to prove the 57 genders. Its science. My mkm was my dad.