March 28, 2023 — CSUCI will welcome goats and sheep back to campus in April to perform targeted grazing for fire safety.
People can learn more about the animals and their service at an event on Wednesday, April 5, starting at noon in El Dorado Hall Michael Leicht, owner of Ventura Brush Goats, and Matthew Shapero, the University of California livestock and range adviser serving Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, will explain the many benefits of targeted grazing and how CSUCI is using goats and sheep to manage vegetation on campus. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Following the presentation, participants will head out to the grazing area for a live goat and sheepherding demonstration from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
The family-friendly event is open to all, including community members.
To attend this event, please complete the RSVP form.
For more information, contact Roxane Beigel-Coryell in Facilities Services – Sustainability at roxane.bc@csuci.edu or 805-437-3232.
The University encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs, events and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the respective area below as soon as possible, but no later than seven business days prior to the event/activity:
CSUCI Students
Disability Accommodations & Support Services: accommodations@csuci.edu
CSUCI Employees
Christine Girardot: christine.girardot@csuci.edu
Members of the Public
Title IX & Inclusion: titleix@csuci.edu