The Seascape
Newsletter of the CLCA
Central Coast Chapter
July thru September 2026
July 2, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting
Time: noon-1pm
Location: Laughing monk tap room, 262 Mount Hermon Rd, scotts Valley
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
August or September? (pending, more info to come)
Golf Event in Monterey
INFO: TBA
Location: TBA
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
August a weekend
Summer BBQ
info: to come
Location: sky park on Mount Hermon Rd, scotts Valley
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
Message from the President
News updates from the Board—April-June 2026
Hello Central Coast CLCA Members and Friends,
Well, it seems like Winter was just here just yesterday and now we are looking at Spring and Summer right in our faces. Along with moving our clocks ahead, and longer warmer days, guess what? Everything is growing like crazy! Let the Games begin. Well for us it has already started.
Coming up April 25th, you won’t want to miss it, a private tour of Los Arroyos Nursery. Manuel is going to give us a tour of the facility and show off some rare and unique plants, finishing up the day with drinks and BBQ. Friends and family welcome. Thank you Jason Bailey for setting this up. More info scroll back to our calendar listings.
Central Coast Chapter is looking forward to our popular Golf Event and BBQ. Details coming soon via eblasts for each of those events. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
CLCA SFBA is looking for judges for the achievement awards. Is anyone interested? They are currently in need of two additional judges. The judging will take place on May 12th, 13th, and 14th. Would you be interested and available during those dates? If so contact Jackie Marsey, CLCA SFBA President. jackie@paradiselg.com or 408-691-9358.
And finally, be looking for a questionnaire coming your way soon. We’re wanting your input on what events you would like us to host, especially want to hear what “educational” events you’d like to attend. Coming soon: Events Eblast/Questionnaire!
Thank You,
Your Board President Scott Long
Scott Long, owner, President Central Coast Landscape and Maintenance, Inc.
slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
Central Coast Board 2026
President: Scott Long, Central Coast Landscaping
slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
Phil Dundas, The Landscape Company, Immediate Past President
Membership Director
Ryan Burr, Coastal Evergreen
ryan@coastalevergreen.com
Associate Member Director
Henry Rose, Graniterock
hrose@graniterock.com
Secretary: Julia Zuckerman, Delta Blue Grass
jzuckerman@deltabluegrass.com
Director of Events
Reed Santee, Central Home Supply
reed@centralhomesupply.com
Education Director
Jason Beiley, Water and Stone Natural Landscapes
jason@waterandstone.org
Legislation Director
Earl Boyd, Evergreen Supply Online
earl@evergreensupplyonline.com
Social Media Networking
Julia Zuckerman, Delta Bluegrass
jzuckerman@deltabluegrass.com
and Henry Rose, Granite Rock
hrose@graniterock.com
Non-voting members:
Website Editor: Ki Bowman—retired
Newsletter Editor: Elise Huffman
Bookkeeper: Cathy Quinn
https://clca.org/member-resources/member-benefits/expert-advice-attorney-on-retainer/
Join Us, the Central Coast Chapter Board of Directors
By joining our team of leaders managing the Central Coast Chapter you will be helping us bring awareness to the work we do in our community and as C- 27 professional Landscape Contractors.
If you are interested in any of the positions, or would like to serve on our board as a committee chair, or volunteer to help in any capacity please contact Phil Dundas, our immediate past president at: phil@thelandscapecompany.com.
Central Coast Chapter Partners for Success Program
Lots of great reasons to join the Central Coast Chapter of the CLCA. Supplier’s Night is a favorite event every year. Golf events, comradery, just a great group of folks!
Now is the time to RENEW YOUR PARTNERSHIP if you haven’t already! Central Coast’s Partners for Success Program provides an opportunity to increase your visibility in the community, to be seen as a leader in the green industry by helping sustain the many educational and enrichment offerings of our association.
2026 Partners For Success Program
Partners For Success Program is an annual subscription to the chapter's events that allows exposure of your company's products and services directly to our membership. This program allows members to select their level of participation in advance, saving time and paperwork. All members (C-27s, Associates and Affiliates) have the convenience of paying via credit card online or may send a check to: CLCA Central Coast Chapter, PO Box 67204, Scotts Valley, CA 96067. Membership is for the calendar year. It is best to renew subscription in January.
The 3 tiers of partnership, Oak (suppliers and C27 contractors), Redwood (suppliers and C27 contractors) and Maple (C27 contractors), provide levels of participation appropriate to the size of your company. Partners are the driving force of the chapter and, as such, are recognized at annual events and promoted on the chapter web site. The Partners For Success information sheet is available on request. Annual membership begins in January and ends at the end of December.
Thank you again for your support! Please follow the link below to sign up or get more info.
For more information, contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
LINKS for REGISTRATION 2026
WE love our partners
With much appreciation Our Partners for 2024. Sign up or re-register and we’ll add you to this group of fine businesses. It’s never too late to sign up!
PaRTNER’S CORNER
RYAN BURR
Coastal Evergreen
Read more about Ryan here…www.clca-cc.org/partners
The Partner’s Corner! What a great benefit. Here’s an easy way to let people in your industry know what you’re up to, what’s new, and why you’re the success that you are. We want to see pictures of you, your family, your company’s staff, we want to know what you do in your spare time and what makes you unique. We’re interested. Please contact Elise Huffman, the Central Coast editor, if you are interested in being featured on our website in a future “Partner’s Corner.” Partner’s don’t miss this chance for some FREE advertising.
UPCOMING EVENT
Los Arroyos Nursery Tour
Saturday, April 25th,10am-12pm
Los Arroyos Nursery, 350 Kliewer Lane, Watsonville
A few of the wonderful plants at Los Arroyos Nursery. Photos by Guillermo Hernandez
Mark your calendars, members! On Saturday, April 25th from 10am to 12pm, we’re heading to Los Arroyos Nursery in Watsonville for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of one of the Central Coast’s premier growing operations. Get an up-close look at rare and unique plants you won’t find just anywhere, perfect inspiration for your next project. We’ll wrap up the morning the right way with a BBQ, great conversation, and the company of your fellow CLCA members. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and enjoy a morning among people who love this industry as much as you do. Please feel free to bring family and friends as well. Don’t miss it!"
Link for registration. It’s free, but we’d like to know who’s coming.
Jason M. Beiley, Central Coast Chapter’s Education Director
Water and Stone Landscapes
Email: jason@waterandstone.org
Cell: (831) 999-3308
recent events
CLCA Central Coast Chapter’s Supplier’s & New Membership Night
Aloha Chapter Members! I write this hoping that you’re all enjoying the beautiful weather and with it the increased business. This time of year heralds the beginning of our season's busiest times, and what better way to kick off that time than our yearly Suppliers Night and Membership Mixer.
Our Associate Members put up tables and displayed their wares showing the newest and the best. They were happy to answer questions about products and services so that we could go armed into the new season with the information that we need, to meet our client’s needs for new and old products and services alike. We saw new types of pavers and retaining walls, tools, and Associate landscape and hardscape tools and products. We also saw various tree services and some truly beautiful plant offerings from our nursery partners.
It was a great time! New and old friends met and mingled, sharing experiences and going over past good times, and creating new ones as well. The taco bar was full (and quite tasty), and raffle prizes were given away, and everyone left with a smile.
Our chapter is seeing a rejuvenation and events like these show how strong we can be when we all get together and work towards the same goals. If you know any contractors or possible Associate Members, invite them to join us at the next event so that we can become stronger yet.
Earl Boyd, CLCA Central Coast’s Legislation Director
Evergreen Landscape Supply, LEED-AP Watsonville, CA
earl@evergreensupplyonline.com
Advertise in this newsletter in 2026!
Have an advertisement that you want the Landscape Industry to see? Be featured here in your local CLCA Central Coast newsletter. It’s time to start thinking about 2026. Consider putting some of your advertising dollars towards an ad in the Seascape. If you have questions just email our editor.
The CLCA Central Coast Chapter offers several different ways to reach your customers and other industry professionals. They are win-win opportunities that reinforce your sales program and give prominence to your company by its alignment with a professional organization. In addition to brand recognition and increased web exposure, you can gain insight to market trends and have face-to-face interactions with the people you are marketing to. 2025 advertising link is here. Will be updated soon.
contact: clcaccc.editor@gmail.com.
June Board Meeting
June 4, 2026
Location: Laughing Monk, Scotts Valley
12:00 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions
Recorded by Julia Zuckerman
Meeting called to order. Minutes from the last meeting approved.
○ Julia via Zoom and Reed gave his proxy to Scott.
○ Not enough for a quorum, but we discussed current and future business.
1) Scott reviewed the Golf Tournament at Delavuega Golf Course.
a) The event went well.
b) Lower attendance than expected (68-people).
c) The winning score was 58 for 2-teams. Playoff held and the final winning
group was Adam Crum, Matt Dodd, Mark Manely, & Sean Medina.
d) Closest to the hole was Rick Pistanna.
e) Overall the event was well received.
f) Scott will pick up signs from the golf course.
g) Per the treasurer, we broke even from the tournament.
2) Future golf tournament:
a) We will need to push the entry fee for the event to $140.00 per person
the chapter sponsors will still get their slot per year as per their membership).
b) The next tournament we want to sell closest to the hole, longest drive,
putting contest and the ability to set up a stand at their hole as ways to
extend donation opportunities for the chapter.
c) Bringing in food to the event for before or during the day and eliminating
dinner at the end of the event for a 30 minute award and thank you spot.
This was because there was not a great turn out for dinner at the recent event.
d) A committee will be put together for the planning of a second tournament in
September-October, to be headed by Scott and supported by Henry, Reed,
and Earl. A possible new location might be Cinnabar.
3) We are looking at ditching the constant contact means of email communication
for the Zeffi which we used for the Golf event with much better results.
a) It is cheaper and easier to use.
b) To also be used for any chapter event requiring email correspondence
(board meetings, holiday party, supplier night, BB event, etc…)
4) Looking at August or September for sumer chapter get together. Event committee and Scott working on it.
5) Recognizing Ki & Elise at holiday get together.
6) Treasurer report.
a) After the Golf tournament, the balance is $12,000.00. This is low.March Board Meeting
May Board Meeting
May 7, 2026
Location: Laughing Monk, Scotts Valley
12:00 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions
Recorded by Elise Huffman
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Scott Long at 12:15 p.m.
II. Roll Call, Establish Quorum and Approve Agenda
Present: Scott Long, Jason Beiley, Ryan Burr, Cathy Quinn, Elise Huffman, Earl Boyd, T.J. Nelson
Absent: Julie Zuckerman, Henry Rose, Reed Sante
III. Approve minutes from April 2025 Board Meeting
a. can’t no quorum
IV. Review these items:
a. Events
1. Educational Events
• Nursery Tour? Jason Los Aroyos?
• CLCA Insurance Seminar—Earl, zoom?
• Techo-block presentation—Reed
2. Ask 5 questions of others…
• What type of events do you want?
• What educational events, nursery tour, Big Creek Lumber visit,
insurance, electric equipment demo, irrigation/lighting?
3. Summer Event Updates
• Granite Rock presentation—Henry?
• June or July BBQ? on a Saturday
4. Golf Tourney Updates
• Tourney, possibly in Montery, Delaveaga Friday May 15 or 29?
• Cinnabar Hills Golf, San Martin/Morgan Hill, Early August?
c. Approve T-Report
• not a quorum
V. Next Meeting: Thursday, June 4, 12–1:30 p.m. at The Laughing Monk in Scotts Valley
VI. Adjournment 1:30 p.m.
July Board Meeting
July 2, 2026
Location: Laughing Monk, Scotts Valley
12:00 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions
Recorded by Elise Huffman
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Scott Long at 12:15 p.m.
II. Roll Call, Establish Quorum and Approve Agenda
Present: Scott Long, Jason Beiley, Ryan Burr, Elise Huffman, Henry Rose and TJ Nelson
Absent: Earl Boyd, Julia Zuckerman, Reed Santee, Cathy Quinn,
III. Quorum not established, can’t approve minutes from last meeting
IV. Review these items:
a. Events
1. Supplier’s Night
a. 60 attended
2. Educational Events
a. April
• Los Arroyos Nursery Tour
• CLCA insurance seminar—Earl, Zoom format?
• Techo-block presentation—Reed
b. October
• Granite Rock presentation—Henry
3. Summer Event Updates
a. June BBQ
• Mid-end of June, a Saturday, at Sky Park
4. Golf Tourney Updates
• Move September tourney to early August, Cinnabar Hills Golf
San Marin/Morgan Hill?
4. Have Elise Create a Questionnaire on What People Want for Educational Events.
• Include 5 questions, send out eblast: What types of events do you want?
Nursery tour? Big Creek Lumber? Insurance? Electric Equipment Demo,
Irrigation/Lighting?
VI. Next Meeting: Thursday, May 7, 12–1:30 p.m. at The Laughing Monk in Scotts Valley
VII. Adjournment 1:30? p.m.
