You will have the opportunity to visit with & learn from the following organizations:

AZA - Highly percussive music with an excellent pulse rooted in North Africa. Founders are from Morocco and have created highly unique sounds blending the traditions of North Africa with a hint of the West. Music ranges from indigenous to experimental with a propensity to sound dance-worthy.

American Red Cross, Santa Cruz

Art by Philo - Local artist, Philo, will showcase his unique and thought-provoking ArtCars.

AMBAG Energy Watch - The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments shares its mission of providing strategic leadership and services to analyze, plan and implement regional policies for the benefit of the Counties and Cities of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz, balancing local control with regional collaboration.

Bay Area Amphibian and Reptile Society (BAARS) - Sharing knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendship with others interested in these fascinating creatures.

Blue Dolphin Alliance is committed to creating a “path of awareness.”  Although all forms of life are ultimately important in the spectrum of our planet, Blue Dolphin Alliance focuses on one island of life: cetaceans — islands unto themselves, living in harmony within their surroundings. Come learn from one of the oldest dolphin-focused organizations of the West Coast.

California Bat Conservation Fund - All about bats! Come meet these intriguing creatures.

California Coastal Commission - working to increase public knowledge of coastal and marine resources and to engage the public in coastal protection and restoration activities. We offer a variety of conservation, education and community involvement programs. Come learn how you can be involved!

Camp Sea Lab - Fostering lifelong excitement, scientific understanding and stewardship of our coasts and ocean. Learn about our summer week-long day and residential camps, as well as a tall-ship teen program, that are available from Santa Cruz to Monterey for kids ages 8 to 17. Learn how you can have a summer full of Marine Science, Education and Adventures with our unique programs emphasizing activities such as kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, surfing and tidepooling! Experience science concepts and technology by building ROV’s, visiting local marine labs and meeting marine scientists.

City of Santa Cruz, Planning and Community Development, Climate Action Program - What’s your carbon footprint? Bring you most recent PG&E bill to receive a FREE carbon footprint evaluation of your home.

Defenders of Wildlife - dedicated to the protection of native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. Scientists consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. Learn about new approaches to wildlife conservation that will help keep species from becoming endangered - including protection of entire ecosystems and interconnected habitats while protecting predators that serve as indicator species for ecosystem health.

Electric Auto Association, Central Coast Chapter presents the tZero Sports Car, a limited production electric vehicle by AC Propulsion.

Gardening with Gus - Meet book author, Janine Canada.  This colorful book was written for parents and teachers of young children, ages 3-7 yrs. old.  It’s full of of activities, songs, recipes and fingerplays to be used in conjunction with gardening at home or school.

Green Revolution Windmill - Peter Sharma will be here from the east coast to share his revolutionary design of a ‘Green Windmill’, wind turbine that can be made from local renewable and recycled materials. Peter is creating start-ups to manufacture these turbines and helping to build them in emerging communities, including in Haiti’s disaster relief work. He took a break from his preparations for the Dominican Republic to come to Santa Cruz area to share information on creating these at the grass-roots level for people to benefit from generating low-cost electricity!

Gyre Cleanup Project - Plastic has been gradually collecting in the world’s oceans, especially in the North Pacific Gyre, and is now impacting the oceans’ sustainability. The global plastic challenge we are facing was not created by just one individual and in turn it will take a collaborative effort to meet it. YOU are invited to get involved and become “a part of the solution.”

International Institute for Ecological Agriculture - Teaching about the beauty and value of alcohol fuel. Henry Ford used alcohol to run his first vehicles, but with the advent of Standard Oil, alcohol fuel was pushed aside. Alcohol fuel can be made for as little as $1.00 a gallon. But even better than that, alcohol fuel burns clean - leaving no toxic emissions in our environment! We have all the technology right now to produce this highly renewable fuel: we can use kelp, waste products - all of those salmonella poisoned cookie dough, peanut butter and pistachio bakery products that end up in land fills could be used. The beautiful cat tail plant is also an option. When cat tails are used as in sewage waste treatment they act as a bio-re-mediator, removing many toxins from the water along with the estrogenic compounds - which then can be used to make alcohol! Permaculturist David Blume advocates going beyond sustainable agriculture to “regenerative” agriculture which surpasses sustainability for improving the land and providing enough food and fuel to economically support local communities.

Kennolyn Camp - Learn about how you can participate in activities including equestrian, riflery, archery, trapeze, self-defense, fencing, ropes courses, swimming, crafts, pottery, photography, art, drama, horseback riding, basketball, volleyball, tennis, dance, guitar, beach trips, surfing, overnight outpost campouts and much more!

Live Earth Farm Discovery Program – Providing  hands-on educational programs focused on local, organic, and sustainable food systems.  The program’s intent is to reach out to all segments of the community with an emphasis on low-income, diverse and under-served populations. Learn about where our food really comes from, the vital interconnectedness between human communities and the Earth, and our place in fragile ecological systems.

Marine Mammal Center, Monterey Bay Operations - Using awareness, compassion and intelligence to foster marine mammal survival and the conservation of marine mammal habitat.

Mount Madonna Center - Sharing sustainability council practices.

Otter Project - Promoting the rapid recovery of the California sea otter.

Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation, Park nature interpretation and Junior Ranger Program.

Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society - Preserving, enjoying, restoring and fostering public awareness of native birds and their ecosystems.

Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter - Offering hikes and outdoor recreation for people of all ages, the Chapter advocates for policies that protect our natural environment, supports environmental candidates for public office, and provides opportunities for people who want to develop leadership skills to give back to the community and help the environment. Come and explore!

Sulphur Creek Nature Center - Fostering an appreciation and understanding of the animals in the world around us. Visit with live local animals!

And featuring exhibits and activities by students and faculty of Mount Madonna School

• 3rd, 11th & 12th grade Bead for Life
• 8th grade Solar Car Races
• 5th grade’s Disney Planet Challenge, “Our big blue landfill & What we can do about it”
• “Waste free” science fair (online)
• Endangered species breeding & reintroduction project
• Nature crafts
• Trash fashion
• ECO-carnival featuring arts & games for elementary-age children

(note: subject to change)