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SUMMARY:2026 Advanced Citrus Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:🍊Hello Citrus Lovers! \nThe Advanced Citrus Grafting Workshop will be happening Saturday\, April 18th from 3:15–5:30 PM at the German Cultural Center Santa Cruz. Scion and rootstock distribution will begin at 2:15 PM. It’s going to be an amazing event led by Freddy Menge! All participants will have an opportunity to choose your own unique variety of citrus from the CCPP catalog and we’ll provide you with a rootstock so you can make your own custom citrus tree. This is an advanced grafting workshop\, so we ask that you have attended a prior grafting workshop or have experience in fruit tree grafting before attending.  All techniques for Citrus Grafting are applicable for Avocados too… \nRegistration is limited to 40 participants\, so sign up soon to grab your seat: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-advanced-citrus-grafting-workshop-and-ccpp-order-form \nAs an added bonus\, if you volunteer for the Citrus Tasting on March 29 or Grafting Workshop on April 18.  Or if you donate Citrus for the tasting event\, you will get free entry into the event you volunteer for\, and a DISCOUNT CODE to order CCPP Budwood for just $5 instead of $10 per budstick.  \nWhat?  I can get budwood for half-off?  How can I volunteer?? \nAdvanced Citrus Grafting Volunteer signup sheet – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yYxSXBpmAZQ1Vv670MvOpBDZ71LIVzw0GGR81BrAF2U/edit?usp=sharing \nCCPP Budwood order form – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MxqjdycPOnq8jl62XLIUPx8ztwl_aekgacgsfnxU468/edit?gid=0#gid=0 \nThe Grafting Workshop fills up fast.  So grab your spot now\, and you can always go back and order more scionwood or rootstock later using the same link. \nOr better yet\, grab your spot.  Sign up to volunteer at one of the events\, or donate citrus\, and get your discount code.  And THEN go back and order more scionwood or rootstock!! \nThere is one catch for ordering CCPP citrus budwood – all orders have to be in by Sunday April 5th (Easter) at midnight.  See the list to start planning your handmade citrus tree. \nCCPP catalog of available citrus varieties – https://ccpp.ucr.edu/onlineOrdersV2/index.php/PublicListOrderingBudwood/Screenhouse \nI won’t see you at the Citrus Tasting\, but I’ll see you at the workshop  🍊Laura
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2026-advanced-citrus-grafting-workshop/
LOCATION:German American Hall\, 230 Plymouth Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Citrus Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Our Annual Citrus Tasting is on Sunday\, March 29th  from 3-6 PM at the Live Oak Grange. Admission is $5 or free if you volunteer or donate fruit. \nWe’re thrilled to have Daniel Paduano from Abounding Harvest Mountain Farm and Clark Magruder\, local citrus expert\, joining us! They’ll be sharing their favorite citrus varieties along with some expert tips — and then we’ll all get to taste a wide range of delicious citrus fruits that grow well in our region. \nThese events are such a blast\, and they really come together thanks to the magic of our community.  You can check out the volunteer and donation list to see where you can pitch in.  If you have some citrus themed goodies for snacking\, that would be great too!  Please label them with ingredients for those who have allergies. \nVolunteers: \nSignup to volunteer here. We need fruit cutters before the event\, help cleaning up (citrus gets pretty sticky!).  And other jobs\, like parking lot monitor.  You’ll get in free\, and be put on our VIP list\, which will earn you a few perks throughout the year.  Besides\, just getting to hang with other fruit nerds! \nCitrus Donation: \nIt is always super interesting to taste fruits from different growing regions so we can compare how the same variety tastes in different microclimates\, so don’t be shy–add your fruit to the mix\, even if you see someone is already bringing it.  Add your variety and any notes to the list here.   Please ensure there is NO PLANT MATERIAL on the fruit.  Not even a leaf.  This is due to the Asian Citrus Psyllid quarantine. \nRegister: \nWe’re asking everyone to pre-register for the event (volunteering or not) so we can get an idea of how much fruit we’ll need. You can register and access the volunteer/donation sign up here: Registration \nWe’ll have tasting notes ready so you can jot down your favorites\, and we’re planning a group budwood order from CCPP for citrus scionwood (list of budwood)— all in preparation for our Citrus Grafting Event on Saturday April 18th (woohoo! 🍊✂️). \nMore details about the Citrus Grafting event and other upcoming events soon…
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2026-annual-citrus-tasting/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming Grafting Workshop will be held February 21st at the Live Oak Grange from 3–6 PM\, and this is the place to sharpen your grafting skills. \nWe’ll be turning scions into fruit trees with hands-on practice and mentoring from experienced members of our community. Whether you’re brand new or looking to level up\, this is a great chance to build confidence and ask all the questions. \nRegistration is limited to 50 people\, so grab your tickets soon if you’d like a spot. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \nAnd we’ll need a round of volunteers to make this event light lifting. All volunteers attend free-of-charge. You won’t receive a custom tree as a volunteer\, but you will be added to our 2026 Volunteer VIP Inner Circle where you’ll receive early notice of events\, volunteer-only field trips\, and more! VOLUNTEER HERE.  \nPlan to arrive at 2:30 so you can get your grafting knife sharpened by our volunteer team before the event starts. \nFor $25\, you’ll get: \n\nA hands-on grafting class\nA potted Geneva 890 apple rootstock\nYour choice of a delicious apple scion\nSupport from mentors every step of the way\n\nYou’ll practice\, learn a simple technique\, and head home with a tree you grafted yourself. It’s such a satisfying skill — and truly\, everyone can learn. \nWe’re limited to 50 spots\, so if you’ve been meaning to sign up\, now’s the moment 💛 \nCan’t wait to graft together! \nP.S. Here’s the grafting knife many of us use and love: https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife%E2%84%A2-and-Tools/Gardening/Floral-Knife/p/3.9050.B1?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=12351391840&cq_term=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12351391840&gbraid=0AAAAADgOCuuz0lXqDGzJK-Bpm_iFgn9Qk \n*Bring your pruners and grafting knife if you’ve got one. We’ll supply the rest and will have grafting knives you can borrow if needed. We want everyone to be able to learn this incredible skill!  \nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/grafting-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260201T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 Scion Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Get your Fast Pass tickets now for the 2026 Scion Exchange! \n\nDoors open at 12PM.\nAdmission is $5 and free for those volunteering for the event (if you’re volunteering\, no need to purchase a ticket – please register for your volunteer role here).  \nHundreds of scions will be available for dormant varieties of fruit (apples\, pears\, stonefruit and more).\nActivities will include grafting demonstrations and rootstock sales.\nPre-purchase all of your supplies so you’re ready to go at the event!\n\nBring These Items to the Event: \n\nBring your receipt with you to access the Fast Pass lane and pick up any purchases.\nZiploc bags to store your scions and to keep them fresh (label the bag with your name so it doesn’t get lost)\nLarge plastic bags if you plan on purchasing rootstocks\nMasking/Painters tape to label the scions you select\nSharpie\, fine point\, to write on the masking tape to label your scions\n\nA Sneak Peek at the Scion List: \nhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T_DPRWvhIaeK6t_N6Ik0VvLrhexZyyi_TDp_LTbw59w/edit?gid=939449373#gid=939449373 \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2026-scion-exchange/
LOCATION:Soquel High School\, 401 Soquel San Jose Rd.\, Soquel\, CA\, 95073\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T193000
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SUMMARY:End of the Year Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:RSVP FOR THE HOLIDAY PARTY – Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday at the Live Oak Grange! Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-crfg-holiday-party\n\nHere’s the itinerary:\n\n4:30 Setup and Bulk Fertilizer Pickup\n🎤 Special Presentation (5:00–6:00 PM) \nWe’re thrilled to welcome Ron Blancas as our featured speaker!\nRon will be sharing his exotic and subtropical fruit collection\, including his extensive experience with cherimoyas. This is going to be a fantastic talk — you won’t want to miss it! \n🍽 Potluck Dinner + Community Time (6:00–7:30 PM)\nAfter Ron’s presentation\, we’ll enjoy dinner together and wrap up the evening with community connection and celebration. \nWe’ll be providing chicken\, chana masala\, and rice as our main dishes.\nPlease bring an organic dish to share — ideally cold or room-temperature to keep things simple.\nWe’ll provide all plates\, napkins\, and utensils. \n🎁 Volunteer Appreciation Raffle \nWe’ve had an incredible year filled with events\, energy\, and learning — thanks to our volunteers!\nFor every event someone volunteered at\, they’ll receive one raffle ticket (must be present to win).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nPRIZES FOR VOLUNTEER RAFFLE – We’re inviting contributions for raffle prizes for our incredible volunteers — nothing big required! If you’d like to contribute a prize\, please add your name and item here:\n\n  \nhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1flqUADsC5Z3hxc6BEzFe8Du607PqR9QvHkzUY-OlpFs/edit?usp=sharing \n\n\nBULK FERTILIZER ORDER – Last call for orders! Eric is buying on the 10th. Eric Thiermann has graciously volunteered to pick up bulk fertilizer for chapter members from Nutrien down in Watsonville. Nutrien True 4-4-2 Fertilizer – $13 per 40 lb. bag.  For pick up at the CRFG Holiday Party. Pick up 4-4:30 before the party or 7-7:30 after the party. Pay cash or Venmo when you pick up. Please place your order on this sheet before December 10th: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vI9Y6BtvDsa9EGhBsrFw6oJeMdZt3nmXIZ8FtWSFhmA/edit?usp=sharing\n\n \nSee you Saturday! 🙂 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/end-of-the-year-holiday-gratitude-gathering/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T160000
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SUMMARY:Apple Tasting at Wilder Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers  on Saturday October 18 at Wilder Ranch State Park as we celebrate the season with our 2025 Apple Tasting! If you’ve always wanted to know what apples grow well in our area and want to taste what freshly picked apples taste like\, this event is for you! Bring your family and friends\, too! \nYou’ll have the opportunity to taste rare\, historic apples\, apples you know and love\, and new locally-bred apples being trialed with the public. Not all are just sweet\, and some have red flesh — intriguing\, eh? Our event will be in the charming historic apple orchard at the Ranch — a suitable setting for admiring apples!  Come join the fun and make sure to vote for your favorite apple. Will the VIP apple re-assert its dominance in the list? Or will other recent top apples Brushy Mountain Limbertwig\, Rachel’s Mystery\, Stardust or Karmijn de Sonnaville pull ahead? Join us and help identify the top apple of the season! \n  \nKarmijn de Sonnaville (18)\nStardust (20)\nDepending on the weather and ripening of apples each year\, more than 70 different varieties of apples are available to taste\, all freshly picked for the peak of flavor. Check out 2022’s event report for details and discussion of the various apples. \nOnce again\, the MBCRFG is delighted to hold the Apple Tasting in conjunction with Wilder Ranch’s Heritage Harvest Festival.  At this family-friendly event\, you can participate in historical activities and living history demonstrations including blacksmithing\, the Pelton water wheel\, and machine shop demonstrations. Enjoy live old-time music\, baked goods\, and hand-cranked pumpkin ice cream for sale. Enjoy kids’ crafts and games as well as the scenic ranch location.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/apple-tasting-at-wilder-ranch/
LOCATION:Wilder Ranch State Park\, 1401 Coast Rd\, Santa Cruz\,\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T120000
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SUMMARY:David Karp Is Coming To Town!
DESCRIPTION:The Fruit Detective presents “Elements of Flavor”\, an analysis of deliciousness itself…\n\nHe’s been called a national treasure in the world of pomology\, and David Karp has certainly made himself known. As the “Fruit Detective”\, he’s written for the New York Times\, the L.A. Times\, Gourmet Magazine\, The Smithsonian\, Sunset\, etc.\, specializing in long form\, deep diving discussions of a fruit variety or issue he’s passionate about. \nHe’s worked for years in various research functions for the U.C. Riverside Citrus Germplasm collection\, and helped co-found the citrus germplasm collection in Kunming\, China. \nBeyond fruit writing\, photography\, research and nomenclature\, he’s gotten his hands dirty in the “Bunyard Orchard” collaboration with Andy Mariani\, where he grows and distributes coveted yet neglected varieties of European plums. Near-riot conditions regularly erupt among his Santa Monica Farmers Market customers when the fruit supply fails to satiate the restless throngs. \nWell\, lucky for us\, David is coming to town\, and will be engaging the MBCRFG in his inimical fashion\, presenting on the elements of flavor\, unpacking the Yumm\, celebrating the acid\, aromatics\, astringency and bitters that combine with the sugar to lend character and memorability to the flavor of fruit. \nA small fruit tasting will follow the discussion\, to materalize the concepts covered in the talk. \nSunday\, October 5th\, 10-12:00 at the German American hall in Santa Cruz \nA Zeffy registration will be set up in the next few days\, so keep that Sunday open and get ready to grab a spot!
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/david-karp-is-coming-to-town/
LOCATION:German American Hall\, 230 Plymouth Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T190000
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SUMMARY:Special Quinoa Event with Dr. Rick Jellen - August 2nd
DESCRIPTION:Dear CRFG Friends\, \nWe’re thrilled to invite you to a unique and interactive event featuring Dr. Rick Jellen\, an international quinoa expert and professor of Plant & Wildlife Sciences at Brigham Young University. \nDr. Jellen is an international quinoa expert and professor at Brigham Young University. Despite Rick’s lofty academic achievements\, including being on the team to first publish the quinoa genome and breeding new quinoa varieties (some of which will be on display in the Santa Cruz quinoa plot)\, he is an engaging speaker who connects well with his audience participants\, regardless of their level of quinoa expertise. His presentation will be hands-on amongst the quinoa\, teaching us about quinoa and how to best grow in our climate. \nEvent Details:\n📍 Hosted by Ruth and Roger Kaspar\n525 Cress Road\, Santa Cruz\n📅 Saturday\, August 2\, 2025 \nSchedule:\n4:00 PM – Explore the quinoa plots\, orchard\, and garden\n5:00 PM – Hands-on presentation with Dr. Rick Jellen\, right in the quinoa rows\n6:00 PM – Potluck dinner (bonus points if your dish includes quinoa!) \nSeveral of Dr. Jellen’s own quinoa varieties will be on display\, and you’ll learn firsthand how to grow quinoa successfully in our local climate. \nAttendance is limited to 50 people. Please RSVP early and consider carpooling to help with parking. Wear sturdy shoes because the terrain is a bit bumpy (pesky gophers!) \nWe hope to see you there for a fun and flavorful evening! \nGrab your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/quinoa-fieldtrip-and-potluck \nWarmly\,\nChristy
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/special-quinoa-event-with-dr-rick-jellen-august-2nd/
LOCATION:Hosted by Ruth and Roger Kaspar\, 525 Cress Road\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T160000
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Caneberry Breeding Tour with Ellen Thompson
DESCRIPTION:This is a VIP Insider’s Circle event\, only open to our VIP Volunteers. \nFor more information on the VIP Insider’s Circle\, please see:  http://mbcrfg.org/vip-insiders-circle/ \n  \n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/berry-breeding-field-trip-in-watsonville/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20250331T222701Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - June Grafting / Bark Grafting Demo with Joe Real 175-in-1 Tree
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED\nNote: This event (originally scheduled for June 7) has been postponed. \nWe’ll update this entry once it’s rescheduled. \n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/june-grafting-bark-grafting-demo-with-joe-real-175-in-1-tree/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20250331T222510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T054158Z
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SUMMARY:Feijoa / Greenwood Grafting - Volunteer VIP Exclusive
DESCRIPTION:Note: This is a Volunteer VIP Exclusive event: \nThe CRFG is offering a feijoa grafting workshop from 3-6pm on May 31\, at the Live Oak Grange. \nFreddy Menge and Ellen Baker will be talking about one of their favorite fruits\, the Pineapple Guava.  They will touch on the origin and history of the fruit\, as well as introducing some of the better varieties\, growing practices and propagation tricks. We will all graft up a small Feijoa tree. \nThis workshop is open only to state CRFG members who have volunteered this year to help run our events. \nTo find out how to get onto the VIP Insider’s Circle list\, visit: http://mbcrfg.org/vip-insiders-circle/ \nTo renew or join the parent CRFG organization\, visit: https://crfg.org/homepage/join-renew/ \n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/feijoa-greenwood-grafting/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
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SUMMARY:Citrus Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:🍊 Create Your Own Custom Citrus Tree! 🍋 \nReady to graft your dream citrus tree? Join our exclusive hands-on workshop led by the amazing Israel Osuna\, a grafting expert who honed his skills at the renowned Four Winds Nursery. Israel will share insider pro tips and techniques that he’s gathered over years of citrus grafting.  It will be happening Sunday\, May 18 from 3-6 PM at the Live Oak Grange. \nThis exciting workshop is specially designed for growers who already have basic grafting experience or have attended our dormant wood grafting workshop. You’ll be working with premium\, certified virus-free budwood directly from CCPP\, ensuring the healthiest\, most vibrant citrus trees! \nEach participant will receive a high-quality citrus rootstock from Four Winds Nursery\, plus one stick of budwood of your choice from CCPP included in your registration. After signing up\, we’ll connect with you to personalize your order\, allowing you to choose from anything that’s in the CCPP database for your own custom citrus tree. The sky’s the limit! Dream big. \nRegistration is limited to 40 participants: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-citrus-grafting-workshop-create-your-own-custom-citrus-tree \nSee you there!  
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/citrus-grafting-workshop/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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SUMMARY:🍊🍋 Citrus Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Hi Fruit Friends! 🍊🍋 \nWe’ve got some juicy things in the works and I’m excited to share them with you! First up — mark your calendars for our Annual Citrus Tasting on Sunday\, April 6th from 2:30–5:30 PM at the Live Oak Grange. Admission is $5 or free if you volunteer or donate fruit. \nWe’re thrilled to have Zea Sonnabend from Fruitilicious Farm joining us! She’ll be sharing her favorite citrus varieties along with some expert tips — and then we’ll all get to taste a wide range of delicious citrus fruits that grow well in our region. \nThese events are such a blast\, and they really come together thanks to the magic of our community. We’d love your help! You can check out the volunteer and donation list below to see where you can pitch in. It would be so fun to have fruits from different growing regions so we can compare how the same variety tastes in different microclimates\, so don’t be shy–add your fruit to the mix. \nWe’re asking everyone to pre-register for the event (volunteering or not) so we can get an idea of how much fruit we’ll need. \nYou can register and access the volunteer/donation sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-citrus-tasting \nWe’ll have tasting notes ready so you can jot down your favorites\, and we’re planning a group budwood order from the CCPP for citrus scionwood — all in preparation for our Citrus Grafting Event\, which will take place on May 18th (woohoo! 🍊✂️).
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/%f0%9f%8d%8a%f0%9f%8d%8b-citrus-tasting/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20250227T044229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T045022Z
UID:18746-1740837600-1740848400@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Pruning at the Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange as we prune the orchard under the direction of Freddy Menge (who has many years of pruning experience but still finds it necessary to scour YouTube videos for different approaches and techniques).\n \nWe will be discussing differences in pruning stone fruit versus pommes\, young trees versus an established orchard (training vs pruning)\, correcting past mistakes\, etc.\n \nThis is a hands on event\, so bring your pruners\, clippers\, and pruning saws as well as a sanitizer (we recommend 70 – 91% alcohol). Drinking water too!\n \nThe details:\nWhere: Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange 1900 17th Ave.\, Santa Cruz\nWhen: 2 – 5 pm\, March 1st\n \nNo need to sign up; just show up!
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/pruning-at-the-santa-cruz-live-oak-grange/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20250203T031033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T031033Z
UID:18491-1739718000-1739728800@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Grafting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to turn your bag of scionwood into productive fruit trees. We’re offering a hands-on grafting workshop February 16th from 3-6PM at the Live Oak Grange. This year we’ll be offering mentorship in both a beginner cleft graft and also an opportunity for experienced grafters to learn how to do a whip and tongue graft.  Registration is open now and limited to the first 75 people who register. https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/grafting-workshop-create-your-own-apple-tree–2025\n \n– VOLUNTEER AT THE GRAFTING WORKSHOP – Please consider volunteering at the grafting workshop. It will be a really fun event! You can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1flqUADsC5Z3hxc6BEzFe8Du607PqR9QvHkzUY-OlpFs/edit?usp=sharing
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/grafting-workshop/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20241231T181554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T070313Z
UID:17984-1738411200-1738422000@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:2025 Scion Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 Scion Exchange\, to be held February 1\, 2025\, 12 PM – 3 PM. Hundreds of scions will be available for dormant varieties of fruit (apples\, stone fruit and more)\, along with rootable cuttings of other fruits! Soquel High School is again graciously hosting this wonderful event. \nGet your Fast Pass tickets now for the 2025 Scion Exchange!\n\nDoors open at 12PM.\nAdmission is $5 and free for those volunteering for the event (if you’re volunteering\, no need to purchase a ticket).\nHundreds of scions will be available for dormant varieties of fruit (apples\, pears\, stonefruit and more).\nActivities will include grafting demonstrations and rootstock sales.\nPre-purchase all of your supplies so you’re ready to go at the event!\n\nBring These Items to the Event:\n\nBring your receipt with you to access the Fast Pass lane and pick up any purchases.\nZiploc bags to store your scions and to keep them fresh (label the bag with your name so it doesn’t get lost)\nLarge plastic bags if you plan on purchasing rootstocks\nMasking/Painters tape to label the scions you select\nSharpie\, fine point\, to write on the masking tape to label your scions\n\nA Sneak Peek at the Scion List:\nhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T_DPRWvhIaeK6t_N6Ik0VvLrhexZyyi_TDp_LTbw59w/edit?gid=939449373#gid=939449373 \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nGet your Fast Pass Tickets now
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2025-scion-exchange/
LOCATION:Soquel High School\, 401 Soquel San Jose Rd.\, Soquel\, CA\, 95073\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241103T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20241027T165339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T165536Z
UID:17101-1730602800-1730656800@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Pear Spectacular November 3!
DESCRIPTION:Ready for a pear-fectly spectacular pear gathering? We’ve got something exciting for you. Join your fellow MBCRFG members on Sunday\, November 3rd to hear C. Todd Kennedy speak about fall’s wonderful fruit – PEARS! To be followed by a Pear Tasting and one of our wonderful potlucks! (See registration link below.) \n \n  \n  \nIf you haven’t already heard about Mr. Kennedy\, he has been a fruit adventurer extraordinaire for years\, and is responsible for bringing hundreds of varieties of fruit to America and sharing them with the USDA repositories. He is reputed to have brought to America about half of the country’s stone fruit collection. And also those Italian figs with numbers (instead of names) that you see at the scion exchange? Yep\, you guessed it\, Mr. Kennedy brought those here too. He also established The Arboreum Company and grew and distributed fruit trees through that company\, all while maintaining a busy career as an agricultural attorney working with farmers on labor and land use issues. He’s going to share with us his lifetime of knowledge about growing and selecting exquisite pear varieties. \nOur members Freddy Menge\, Lizzie Gray and Zea Sonnabend  will be bringing a selection of pears for our tasting. And YOU\, our wonderful members\, are asked to contribute a dish for our potluck. In addition to a dish (and serving tool)\, please make sure to bring your own plate\, utensils\, napkin\, etc. to make it light lifting for us all. Please bring organic food whenever possible. We also welcome you to bring any fruit you’d like to share that you’re harvesting now. It’s so joyful to share the fruits of our labor with each other. \nThe afternoon’s fun will begin at 3 p.m. and continue until 6:00 (or until the food is all eaten!). Volunteers wishing to help with set-up can arrive at 2:30\, or stay after 6:00 to tuck everything in and sweep up. \nThis is a members-only event. Has your membership expired? No worries\, you can renew your membership here. \nRegister here for this free event. \n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/pear-spectacular-november-3/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20240903T215236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T161800Z
UID:16431-1729335600-1729353600@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:2024 Apple Tasting Coming to Wilder Ranch!
DESCRIPTION:Rachel’s Mystery (20)\nBrushy Mountain Limbertwig (52)\nJoin the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers  on October 19 at Wilder Ranch State Park as we celebrate the season with our 2024 Apple Tasting! If you’ve always wanted to know what apples grow well in our area\, and want to taste what freshly picked apples taste like\, this event is for you! Bring your family and friends\, too! \nYou’ll have the opportunity to taste rare\, historic apples\, apples you know and love\, and new locally-bred apples being trialed with the public. Not all are just sweet\, and some have red flesh — intriguing\, eh? Our event will be in the charming historic apple orchard at the Ranch — a suitable setting for admiring apples!  Come join the fun and make sure to vote for your favorite apple. Will Brushy Mountain Limbertwig re-assert its dominance in the list? Or will other recent top apples Rachel’s Mystery\, Stardust or Karmijn de Sonnaville pull ahead? Join us and help identify the top apple of the season! \n  \nKarmijn de Sonnaville (18)\nStardust (20)\nDepending on the weather and ripening of apples each year\, more than 70 different varieties of apples are available to taste\, all freshly picked for the peak of flavor. Check out 2022’s event report for details and discussion of the various apples. \nOnce again\, the MBCRFG is delighted to hold the Apple Tasting in conjunction with Wilder Ranch’s Heritage Harvest Festival.  At this family-friendly event\, you can participate in historical activities and living history demonstrations including blacksmithing\, the Pelton water wheel\, and machine shop demonstrations. Enjoy live old-time music\, baked goods\, and hand-cranked pumpkin ice cream for sale. Enjoy kids’ crafts and games as well as the scenic ranch location. \nThis event is free to MBCRFG members; $5 fee for non-members ($8 for couples and $10 for families). \nSee you there!
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2024-apple-tasting-coming-to-wilder-ranch/
LOCATION:Wilder Ranch State Park\, 1401 Coast Rd\, Santa Cruz\,\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20240829T164053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T170555Z
UID:16365-1725800400-1725811200@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:TOUR OF JIM RIDER’S APPLE ORCHARD
DESCRIPTION:A-1-45 (21) — From Jim Rider’s apple breeding program.\n  \nWe’re calling this tour: Everything you wanted to know about apple breeding but were afraid to ask. \nJim Rider\, world class pomologist\, 5th generation apple farmer in the Pajaro Valley\, pioneering organic apple grower\, internationally recognized red-fleshed apple breeder\, founding local CRFG chapter member\, generous and kind person\, has offered our members a tour of his grounds and a presentation about his apple breeding operation. \nWe will meet at his Thompson Road orchard from 1-4 pm Sunday\, September 8\, and walk around his growing grounds\, hear about his process\, and see eye-popping examples of his ultra-high-density orcharding practices. We will taste an array of unreleased experimental apple varieties\, while Jim talks about how they came to be. \nWe’d also love to celebrate all varieties of fruits and veggies that are ripening in our area right now\, so please bring any fruit\, veggies\, or goodies you’d like to share. We will have tables for our community pot-luck. Please bring your own re-usable plates\, cups and eating utensils. \nPlenty of opportunity to mingle and marvel together. \nThis will be a provocative event\, sure to arouse shock\, curiosity and consternation. Jim is a master of the question-and-answer forum and has vowed to allow ample time to field all questions. \nJim said the sun is pretty bright in the orchard\, so please dress accordingly and bring a chair if you’d like some seating.  We hope to see you there!  Registration is limited to 50 and for current MBCRFG members only.  Register here
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/tour-of-jim-riders-apple-orchard/
LOCATION:Jim Rider’s Orchard\, 120 Thompson Road\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20240322T012828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T172816Z
UID:15188-1714314600-1714325400@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:2024 Citrus Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our members-only Citrus Extravaganza Sunday\, April 28 at the Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange! Our event this year will include a panel discussion of unique and delicious citrus varieties that grow well here\, a Citrus Tasting and of course\, the opportunity to share ideas with other chapter members. \nFor those who are interesting in grafting citrus trees\, the chapter will be organizing a budwood order from the Citrus Clonal Protection Program (CCPP). You can join in on the order and then create your own preferred variety. You can learn about the CCPP program here or review the available varieties here. \nHere are a few ways to participate: \n\n  DONATE CITRUS FRUIT OR GOODIES – We’d love to taste the rainbow of citrus varieties that are able to grow in our unique growing region.  Please pop your name and varieties on this list to we know what varieties to expect.\n\n  \n\n SHARE YOUR CITRUS EXPERIENCES ON OUR COMMUNITY CITRUS PANEL – We’d like to feature a small panel of community members who are experienced in growing citrus in our region from 3:00-4:00. We’ll talk about favorite varieties\, best practices for growing citrus\, and any pro tips you’ve learned along the way. Please reply to this email if you’re willing to share your experiences.\n\n  \n\n  VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT – Many hands make light work (plus you get to meet a whole lot of cool people!). Please let us know if you can help out with any of our needed volunteer opportunities.\n\n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2024-citrus-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20240119T021211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T203205Z
UID:14492-1708779600-1708790400@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:2024 Grafting Workshop -- RESCHEDULED
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO A SHIPPING ERROR\, OUR GRAFTING WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 24 FROM 1-4 P.M.  \nReady to learn how to graft? Or is it just time to really “up” your grafting game? Join us for our hands-on grafting class\, RESCHEDULED to Saturday\,  February 24\, at the Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz\, from 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free for Monterey Bay CRFG members who volunteer to help at the event\, and $25 for members of the general public and for non-volunteering members. Class is limited to 50 participants. \nAdmission includes the class\, a potted Geneva 890 apple rootstock\, and your choice from a selection of choice apple scions. Use your phone’s camera to scan this QR code\, or simply go to our Zeffy registration page to sign up and reserve your spot! \nAdditional apple rootstock will be available for $7 each or 5 for $30. Bring a plastic bag for any rootstock you hope to purchase. \nWe distill\, demonstrate and explain for you an easy and efficient grafting technique\, then guide all attendees through a practice period performing cuts on sample twigs to develop a feel for the technique. After that\, you will select a scion to graft onto your rootstock\, to create your own tree. The experienced mentors on hand will help coach and direct you. This streamlined method is applicable for all types of fruit tree grafting. \nIf you have a grafting knife\, please bring it to the event. \nChapter members are encouraged to volunteer for this event. We need: \nSetup begins at 12:30 p.m.: open tables\, set out chairs\, layout materials \nClean-up: after the class (lots of sweeping up so we leave the Grange as immaculate as we find it). \n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2024-grafting-workshop/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20231215T181909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T043650Z
UID:14189-1706356800-1706367600@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:2024 Scion Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the 2024 Scion Exchange\, to be held January 27\, 2024. Hundreds of scions will be available for dormant varieties of fruit (apples\, stone fruit and more)\, along with rootable cuttings of other fruits! \n \nWhat Scions will be Available?\nAs scions are collected from around the Northern California Chapters\, the names will be entered into our online Scion Database. The database lists what will be offered\, and is continuously updated until the day of the exchange (so keep checking back for what’s new!). Consulting the list in advance will give you a chance to research varieties you are interested in. \nOur scion exchange is enhanced by contributions from everyone who has interesting varieties to share!  Please check these guidelines on how to prepare your scions for sharing\, and how to add them to the database. \nAdmission Times as Follows:\n\n12 noon: general public and non-volunteering CRFG members. We encourage everyone to purchase admission in advance at our Zeffy ticketing website.\n11 a.m.: volunteers who came early to set up — details will be emailed to chapter members. Member volunteers do not need to pay admission.\nCRFG members who are bringing scions or other plant material to share\, please come no later than 10:30 with your contributions so they can be placed correctly in the exchange.  If your scions need cutting\, please come at 10 a.m. and bring your clippers! Also\, make sure to send your scion info (per the guidelines linked above) to the scion database so others can research the offerings.\n\n \nActivities will include our usual: good fellowship with other fruit enthusiasts\, hundreds of scions to pick from\, rootstock sales\, custom grafting and a grafting demonstration. \nApple\, pear\, krymsk (for stone fruit)\, and hopefully quince and plum rootstock will be available for $7 each or 5 for $30. Bring a plastic bag for any rootstock you hope to purchase. \nNew Activity:  Garden Exchange\nThis year\, we are adding a garden exchange to the scion exchange! We are encouraging people to bring garden-related items\, in good\, usable condition\, that you no longer use but perhaps someone else might. \nThis could include pots\, tools\, seedling trays\, irrigation parts\, gardening books\, plant cuttings\, viable seeds or bulbs\, soil amendments\, fertilizers\, pest control material\, etc… \nIf bringing any pest or disease control materials\, they must be in the original containers with the original labels in good readable condition. \nOut of an abundance of caution\, no citrus plants or cuttings will be allowed. \nLocation\nThis year’s location is Soquel High School\, 401 Soquel San Jose Rd\, Soquel\, CA 95073. The exchange is held in the main quad area. \nBring These Items to the Event\n1. Ziploc bags to store your scions and to keep them fresh (label the bag with your name so it doesn’t get lost if you set it down)\n2. Large plastic bags if you plan on purchasing rootstocks (to keep the roots damp)\n3. Masking/Painters tape to label the scions you select\n4. Sharpie\, fine point\, to write on the masking tape to label your scions
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2024-scion-exchange/
LOCATION:Soquel High School\, 401 Soquel San Jose Rd.\, Soquel\, CA\, 95073\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20231123T013432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T013432Z
UID:14041-1702220400-1702231200@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Party and Election
DESCRIPTION:Inviting all members to join us for our annual holiday party/potluck! We will enjoy a discussion of the year’s events\, a slideshow of photos from our members’ gardens\, and of course\, luscious food! \nWe will also hold our annual election for the Board. Members are invited to volunteer to join the board! \n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/annual-holiday-party-and-election/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20230911T154346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T161902Z
UID:13488-1697281200-1697299200@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:2023 Apple Tasting Showcasing 70+ Apple Varieties
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers  on October 14 at Wilder Ranch State Park as we celebrate the season with our 2023 Apple Tasting! This event showcases the delights of locally grown apples\, including rare\, historic apples\, apples you know and love\, and new locally-bred apples being trialed with the public. \nGenerally\, more than 70 different varieties of apples are available to taste\, all freshly picked for the peak of flavor. Check out last year’s event report for details and discussion of the various apples. \nThis year’s Apple Tasting will be held in conjunction with Wilder Ranch’s Heritage Harvest Festival. At this family-friendly event\, you can participate in historical activities and living history demonstrations including blacksmithing\, the Pelton water wheel\, and machine shop demonstrations. Enjoy live old-time music\, baked goods\, and hand-cranked pumpkin ice cream for sale. Enjoy kids’ crafts and games as well as the scenic ranch location. \nSee you there! \n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2023-apple-tasting-showcasing-70-apple-varieties/
LOCATION:Wilder Ranch State Park\, 1401 Coast Rd\, Santa Cruz\,\, CA\, 95060\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20230629T171528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T171528Z
UID:9631-1689414300-1689422400@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Driscoll's Strawberry Test Plot Tour
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHello fellow fruit enthusiasts! Our next Monterey Bay CRFG event will be a tour of Driscoll’s strawberry test plot in Aromas on the morning of July 15. \nThe test plot is at 1790 San Juan Rd\, Aromas\, CA.  We will meet at the Driscoll’s Berry Store at that address at 9:45 and then at 10 head to the test plot with our Driscoll’s hosts\, Philip Stewart\, Global Breeding Director for Strawberries in North America\, and Rick Harrison\, VP\, Global Variety Development. \nYou can read a brief summary of Driscoll’s breeding program on the company website. We will be able to look at various plants in the test plot and learn more about the program from our hosts. \nRecent introductions from the program include the “Tropical BlissTM” berries\, shown in the attached photo (courtesy of Linked In\, posted by Philip Stewart) and described here on Driscoll’s website. It will be interesting to learn what is coming up next! \nSturdy footwear is advised for this event. Sun hats\, anyone? Water bottles… you know the drill. \nThe Berry Store will be open\, so if you are interested\, you can do a little shopping while you are there. \nLooking forward to seeing you there! This event is for chapter members only. To join the chapter\, click the Join link in the top menu. \n  \n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/driscolls-strawberry-test-plot-tour/
LOCATION:Driscoll’s Berry Store and Test Plot\, 1790 San Juan Road\, Aromas\, CA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20230423T020203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T020203Z
UID:9261-1686387600-1686416400@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Fruit-A-Palooza 2023
DESCRIPTION:Fruit-A-Palooza is a summertime celebration of fruit growing held by the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers. \nClick for details on Fruit-A-Palooza 2023.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/fruit-a-palooza-2023/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230319T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20230308T043635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T043635Z
UID:8942-1679236200-1679245200@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:2023 Citrus Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Tasting 62 varieties of Santa Cruz grown citrus with the Monterey Bay chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers.\n  \nJoin fellow members of the Monterey Bay CRFG for our Citrus Tasting. Typically an annual event\, pandemic excepted\, we celebrate the pending arrival of spring by tasting glowing orbs harvested from all around our area. \nThis event will be held March 19 at the Santa Cruz Grange Hall\, 1900 17th Ave in Santa Cruz. We will begin setup at 2 p.m. and tasting at 2:30. This is a members-only event. We hope that most of the fruit for the event will be donated from our members’ gardens. \nThe amount of fruit donated should be what will fit into a paper lunch bag\, more or less.  Perhaps more if it is larger fruit like grapefruit\, and less if it is …. smaller fruit. 😀  Please bring your donation to the fruit tasting as close to 2 p.m. as possible. Also\, please bring your water bottle to help cleanse your palate between major types of fruit. \nContact Us with any questions!
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2023-citrus-tasting/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20221204T011829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T214541Z
UID:7999-1675605600-1675616400@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:Grafting Workshop: Create Your Own Apple Tree!
DESCRIPTION:Ready to learn how to graft? Join the Monterey Bay CRFG and learn how to perform a cleft graft to create your own custom apple tree! \nAttendees will learn about the basics of grafting\, and then will practice creating grafting cuts on sample pieces of wood to develop the correct technique. After that\, attendees will select a scion from among a variety of apple cultivars and then will graft the scion to apple rootstock (provided\, along with pot and soil\, as part of the workshop). Attendees are encouraged to bring their own grafting knife\, such as a Victorinox or Felco\, which are readily available online. \nWorkshop is free for Monterey Bay CRFG members who volunteer to help with the event. Workshop is $25 for members of the general public and non-volunteering members. \nA pot\, soil and scion will be included as part of the workshop. Extra rootstock will be available for purchase for $6. Bring a plastic bag for extra rootstock. \n 
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/grafting-workshop-create-your-own-apple-tree/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20221029T220502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T225412Z
UID:7742-1674298800-1674313200@mbcrfg.org
SUMMARY:2023 Scion Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the 2023 Scion Exchange\, to be held January 21\, 2023. Hundreds of scions will be available for dormant varieties of fruit (apples\, stonefruit and more). If you have scions or other plant material to share\, please come at 10:30 with your contributions so they can be placed correctly in the exchange. \nActivities will include grafting demonstrations and rootstock sales. Free Member access opens at 11 a.m. $5 General public access opens at 12 noon. \nThis year’s location is Soquel High School\, 401 Soquel San Jose Rd\, Soquel\, CA 95073.
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2023-scion-exchange/
LOCATION:Soquel High School\, 401 Soquel San Jose Rd.\, Soquel\, CA\, 95073\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T030238
CREATED:20221029T214243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221029T214243Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Holiday Party and Election
DESCRIPTION:The MB CRFG’s annual holiday party will be held December 17\, starting at 3 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Grange Hall.  We’ll have our potluck\, so think about what lovely creation you’d like to share. We will also have a slideshow of everyone’s experiences this year. The photo deadline is December 10 to allow time to compile the slide show. \nAlso\, we will be holding the election for next year’s board of directors. In the past\, we have had folks self-nominate – write a note describing yourself and your interest in serving on the board. Experience is not required\, but Enthusiasm is needed to help run the group and provide great experiences throughout the year.  We have several great events already in the formation stage\, and look forward to help in making these events come to life (including our Fruit-a-Palooza next spring!). \nLooking forward to seeing everyone at the party!
URL:https://mbcrfg.org/event/2022-holiday-party-and-election/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange\, 1900 17th Ave\, Santa Cruz\, 95062\, United States
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