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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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Opportunities for Research & Extension at SCREC

Center's Highlights 2015

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Event Name

Date

UC ANR South Coast REC & IRWD Practical Composting Workshop

10/28/2017

Cultivating Garden Skills with UCCE Master Gardeners

11/4/2017

Cultivating Gardening Skills - Fruit Trees – Winter Pruning Methods

11/4/2017

Persimmon Tasting

11/9/2017

Cherimoya Tasting

1/19/2018

UC ANR South Coast REC Blog

Garden Chemicals - Should you or shouldn't you?

Added August 24, 2017

The City of Irvine has an Integrated Pest Management Plan – What does that mean to me? The state law is clear. The City of Irvine's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy does not affect the use of pesticides on a private property,...
National Honey Bee Day

Added August 18, 2017

We are all a buzz here at South Coast REC. Why? Well, tomorrow is National Honey Bee Day. Read more from Stephanie Parreira: August 19th is National Honey Bee Day: Dr. Elina Niño reminds us to help honey bees cope with pests —Stephanie...
Introduction to Image Processing and GIS for Natural Resources Workshop

Added August 3, 2017

Introduction to Image Processing and GIS for Natural Resources UC South Coast Research and Extension Center 7601 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine, CA 92618 Thursday, September 14th, 2017, from 11:00am to 4:00pm Click Here for Map...
Drone Technology and Regulations for Natural Resources

Added August 3, 2017

Drone Technology and Regulations for Natural Resources UC South Coast Research and Extension Center 7601 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine, CA 92618 Wednesday, September 13th, 2017, from 11:00am to 4:00pm Click Here for Map Directions Click...
UC ANR Vice President Glenda Humiston addresses US House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture

Added July 11, 2017

VP Glenda Humiston along with other higher education leaders recently addressed the US House of Representatives regarding the importance of agricultural research. Key points made by Humiston included discussing the vital partnership between...