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 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). Visit Where (& When) Can I Park for Free at UCSC
Weekday Parking: Monday–Friday before 5 p.m, pay $2.50/hour using the ParkMobile App in designated spots or purchase a $10 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
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