Visiting the Life Lab Garden Classroom
The Life Lab Garden Classroom is located on the UCSC Center for Agroecology Farm.
Hours: The Garden is open to the public daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Parking: Public visitors can park at UCSC Lots 116/115, 117a, or 170 (Hay Barn when there is no event). From these lots, it's about a 5-minute walk up to the Garden Classroom. View on Google Map.
Free Parking: Available after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends at Lots 116/115, 117a, and 170 (Hay Barn-when there is no Event).
Weekday Parking: Monday–Friday before 5 p.m, pay using the Aims Mobile Pay (AMP) in designated spots or purchase a full-day permit at the UCSC Parking Office.
Bicyclist Access: Cyclists can use the dirt Farm Road to reach the entrance stairs.
Public Transit: The nearest Santa Cruz Metro bus stop is at Bay & High Street. Visit the Santa Cruz Metro trip planner for current routes and schedules. The walk from the Bay & High St bus stop to Life Lab takes approximately 15-20 minutes along walking paths and dirt roads. Here is a walking map to get from the bus stop to Life Lab.
Workshop Visitors follow these directions.
Self-Guided Tour Garden Map
Click map to download a map of the Garden Classroom!
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