The annual STEM Ed Central Coast Conference on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Monterey Conference Center will bring together local educators, students, community partners and district representatives. They will share strategies and resources, make connections, and explore opportunities for field trips, career development, and more.

This year’s conference, “Green Planet: Taking STEM education back to its roots,” will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Monterey Conference Center. Keynote speaker is Judit Camacho, co-executive director of Life Lab farm and garden-based education in Santa Cruz. For tickets and more information, visit the conference website. Students can attend for free thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation. RSVP here