The Elkhorn Slough Reserve, a 1700-acre California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Ecological Reserve and NOAA National Estuarine Research Reserve, fosters education, research, habitat stewardship, and restoration. Offering 5 miles of trails, a Visitor Center, and outdoor classrooms, the Reserve provides K-College field trips, teacher workshops, and public programs that support Next Generation Science Standards. With virtual visits, hands-on activities, and stewardship opportunities, the Reserve serves Central Coast communities and visitors worldwide, promoting environmental learning and connection to natural resources.

The mission of the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) San Mateo / San Francisco and Elkus Ranch is to serve the diverse needs of residents through the creation, development, and extension of knowledge in agriculture, natural resources, and human resources.

We envision a living creek connecting human and natural communities in Durham.