Santa Cruz Island Day Trip: Scorpion Cove

Details:

Join us for a special trip to the Scorpion Cove on Santa Cruz Island. Alejandro Lemus will lead our guests on a scenic walk on the trails near the harbor to see and learn about the unique island flora on the north side of the island. After departing from Ventura Harbor a short boat trip will take our guests to this harbor. Don’t forget to bring your camera or nature journal to capture the images of the scenery and share your memorable trip.

All ages are welcome, however participants must be in good physical condition. Additional information with directions to the harbor and travel preparation will be sent to registered guests via email. 

Location and time: Our group will meet at the Ventura Harbor at 8:15 am to prepare for the Island Packers boat to depart at 9:00 am. For the return trip the boat will depart from the island at 4:00pm to arrive at Ventura Harbor at approximately 5:00 pm. The boat trip will take approximately 1 hour each way.

Pricing:

Garden Members: $175

General Public: $200

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About Alejandro:

As the Garden’s horticultural educator, Alejandro develops and implements horticultural education programs for residential gardeners and professional landscapers. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he has fond memories of helping his family with their landscaping business. Gardening has instilled Alejandro’s appreciation and curiosity for the natural world, whether pulling weeds or stumbling upon new insect friends.

Alejandro graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a bachelor’s degree in biology with a focus in ecology and evolutionary biology. He has worked for land trusts, nature centers, and native plant nurseries, advocating California native plants. Alejandro comes to the Garden with experience in habitat restoration, landscaping, native plant nursery management, propagation, and education.

In his free time, Alejandro loves to catch a movie and bike around town.