June 21, Saturday
Our Aloha BBQ, Fun & Games Event!

Time: Noon-4pm
LOCATION: SKY Park, 361 Kings Village Rd., in Scotts Valley
COST: FREE!

Join us for a family-friendly Aloha-themed BBQ Party. Central Coast Chapter will provide meat for barbequing. Please bring an appetizer, a side dish or dessert, bring games. Please go to the registration page and register, it’s free but we want to know that you’re coming. This going to be a really fun event! Information and registration link. This going to be a really fun event! Use this Link to register. Thank you! Aloha!

Contact Scott Long at ‭831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com

July No Board Meeting—off for the Summer

August 7, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting

Time: noon
Location: Laughing monk tap room, 262 Mt Hermon Rd, scotts Valley
Contact Scott Long at ‭831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com

September 19, Friday
Annual Liar’s Cup Golf Event

more info coming soon!

Board of Directors Report

News updates from the Board—JUNE 2025

Dear Landscape Community,

As we head into summer, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who joined us for the informative tour of Big Creek Lumber’s sawmill on May 15th. It was a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into the lumber industry and connect with fellow members. A special thank you to Jason Beiley for organizing the event and to Big Creek Lumber for their warm hospitality and support.

We’re also excited to invite you to our upcoming Aloha-themed Family BBQ Party on Saturday, June 21st! This fun, family-friendly event is a great way to enjoy the season together. The Central Coast Chapter will be providing meat for grilling—please bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to share, along with your family, a landscape employee or friend, and a favorite outdoor game.

And be sure to mark your calendars for our annual Liars Cup Golf Tournament, taking place on Friday, September 19th. More details will be shared soon, but it promises to be a day of friendly competition and great company.

We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events!

Julia Zuckerman for The Central Coast Chapter Board

Delta Bluegrass Co. & 
Zuckerman Family Farms

Central Coast Board 2025

Voting members:

President: Open
Phil Dundas, The Landscape Company, Immediate Past President

Membership Director  
Julie Zuckerman, Delta Blue Grass

Secretary
Blanca Montes, K&D Landscape, Inc. 

Director of Events
Scott Long, Central Coast Landscaping

Associate Member Director
Francisco Hernandez, Site One

Education Director
Jason Beiley, Water and Stone Natural Landscapes

Legislation Director
Henry Rose, Graniterock

Social Media Networking
Julie Zuckerman, Henry Rose, and Blanca Montes

Non-voting members:

Website Editor: Ki Bowman
Newsletter Editor: Elise Huffman
Bookkeeper: Cathy Quinn

Join Us, the Central Coast Chapter Board of Director

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.

You may also contact Regan Barry at rbarry@coastalevergreen.com if you are interested in becoming involved with this dynamic group.

Central Coast Chapter Partners for Success Program

Now is the time to RENEW YOUR PARTNERSHIP. 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.

For more information, contact Regan Barry at rbarry@coastalevergreen.com

register now for 2025!

WE love our partners

PaRTNER’S CORNER

REED SANTEE

central Home supply

Read more about Reed 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

Our Aloha BBQ, Fun & Games Event!

date: Saturday, june 21, 2025
Time: Noon-4pm
LOCATION: SKY Park, 361 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley
COST: FREE!

Get ready to kick off summer with a fun-filled day at Skypark in Scotts Valley, Saturday, June 21st. This is a family-friendly event, so bring the whole crew for a casual get-together with great food and even better company.

CLCA Central Coast will be providing all the BBQ meats and sodas. We invite you to bring your favorite side dish to share, your own alcoholic beverages, and any games you'd like to play. From lawn games to card games, the more the merrier! Games: Bocci court and volleyball nets are there, we hope to have cornhole and other games. Bring lawn chairs,

Throw on your favorite aloha shirt and join us for a relaxed day of laughs, grilling, and community. We can’t wait to see you there! Please register online, through the QR code below, so we know how many folks are coming.

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Contact Scott Long at ‭831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com

Recent EDUCATIONAL EVEnt

A Morning at Big Creek Lumber—Sawmill Tour

 We recently had the pleasure of visiting Big Creek Lumber’s sawmill, over coffee, donuts, and friendly faces, we got a behind-the-scenes look at how this family-run company has been managing forests, milling lumber and serving California communities since 1946.

A Legacy of Stewardship
Founded by the McCrary family with a portable sawmill and just a few acres after WWII, Big Creek has grown thoughtfully over the years. We heard from several long-time team members, including Anthony Marin (Branch Manager in Santa Cruz), Mandy Russell (Sales Manager in Watsonville), Alex Walker (Operations Manager), and Jim Busick (Wholesale Sales), who’s been with the company for over 40 years. Marketing Manager Michelle Webb walked us through Big Creek’s history, mission, and their new mobile app that helps customers easily quote, check inventory, and make payments.

Forestry That Puts the Forest First
Big Creek pioneered sustainable forester and  has long practiced selective harvesting — a sustainable method that supports natural regrowth and forest health. Their team of Registered Professional Foresters works closely with agencies like CAL FIRE and Fish & Wildlife, as well as environmental experts, to ensure every harvest is done with care.

During our visit, CLCA members got to see Big Creek’s sawmill in action — where logs are transformed into quality lumber with precision and care. From the head rig slicing through redwood logs, to the sorting and grading line where each board is carefully evaluated, it was clear that craftsmanship and efficiency go hand-in-hand here. We also saw how every part of the log is used — bark, chips, and sawdust are all repurposed, reinforcing Big Creek’s commitment to sustainability at every step.

As the late co-founder Bud McCrary said, “Our legacy is our forests.”

Big Creek Lumber welcomes all CLCA members to their six retail lumberyard locations and asks for feedback on how they can improve to help you!

by Michelle Webb
Marketing Manger
Big Creek Lumber, Davenport, CA
Desk: 831-466-2425 | Cell: 831-713-3870
Michelle.Webb@bigcreeklumber.com 
bigcreeklumber.com 

Education Corner

Essentials of Fire Safe Landscaping

by Lindsay Ono, QWEL, 2025 President, California Landscape Contractors Association

Wildfires have long been a concern for California, and with the state’s population continuing to grow, the threat is only intensifying.

One of the key factors contributing to this heightened risk is the expansion of the wildland-urban interface, areas where residential neighborhoods meet and blend with natural landscapes. These zones are especially vulnerable to catastrophic wildfires, placing both lives and property in jeopardy.

Despite this increasing risk, many residents remain unprepared. While most homeowners might have a plan in place for a kitchen fire, few consider the dangers posed by wildfires that threaten the exterior of their homes, yards and entire communities.

During a wildfire, structures face multiple hazards: flying embers, direct flames, and radiant heat. High winds common in wildfire events not only drive the flames but also carry embers over long distances. These embers can ignite dry leaves, debris-filled rain gutters, rooftops or bark mulch, creating new fire outbreaks far from the initial blaze. Once ignited, flames can quickly engulf a structure. Even radiant heat alone, transmitted through the air from burning objects, can be enough to ignite nearby materials without direct contact with fire.

The devastating wildfires that swept through Southern California caught many homeowners off guard. In retrospect, it’s clear that proactive measures could have significantly reduced the extent of the damage. Building wildfire resilience starts with public education and homeowner engagement. Residents must understand the risks and implement strategies to protect their homes, such as clearing flammable vegetation, maintaining clean rooflines and gutters, and establishing defensible space.

Read more :

https://clca.org/news/fire-safe-landscaping/