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Al Smith House impacted by CZU Lightning Complex Fire at Swanton Pacific Ranch
8/19/2020

Support Swanton Pacific Ranch Recovery

The CZU Lightning Complex fires swept through Cal Poly’s Swanton Pacific Ranch on Aug. 19 and 20, destroying much of the ranch and its structures. Read more about the latest recovery efforts and how to donate.

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Welcome

The history behind Cal Poly's Living Laboratory

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Scotts Creek

Projects & Research

Research skills are learned and applied as students collect data in Scott's Creek.

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Swanton Pacific Rail Road Society

Swanton Pacific Rail Road Society

Cal Poly's live steam railroad!

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News

  • Apple Orchard: closed for the off-season. Thank you for your interest. Expected re-open fall 2023. 
  • Post Fire and Recovery Updates
  • The Organic U-Pick Apple Orchard Closed for the Season due to fire damage
  • Link to Swanton Pacific Ranch library resources

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Swanton Research Resources on Digital Commons

For a link to the many resources held by Cal Poly's library on Digital Commons, click here.