We are excited to continue our School Garden Grant Program for its 11th year! Through this program, we provide local schools with redwood garden bed kits for gardens and outdoor learning projects. In 2027, we will award kits to 12 schools, with two schools selected at random near each of our lumberyards. These garden beds […]
When Bud and Lud McCrary started Big Creek Lumber eighty years ago, they were just beginning adulthood, an age when many are still planning their next steps. Their path to success was forged through real world experience, including trade training gained during their service in World War II and continued skill building in the years […]
There’s no better time to invest in your business and sharpen your skills. Big Creek Lumber is excited to host our upcoming Contractor Conference, an informative half-day event designed specifically for contractors and construction professionals. Join us on Friday, January 23rd, from 8:30am to 2:30pm at the beautiful Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz. This conference […]
Big Creek Lumber is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 School Garden Bed Grant Program. Established in 2016 after years of donating to local schools and Life Lab gardens, this program provides an opportunity for students to learn about construction, where food comes from, and healthy eating habits — all […]
We have released a major update to our mobile app, making it more powerful and accessible. The app now automatically switches to Spanish when a user’s phone is set to Spanish, helping customers use it more easily. This upgrade reflects Big Creek Lumber’s commitment to serving a diverse customer base with tools that simplify business […]
Big Creek Lumber is excited to award more scholarships this year! Last year the McCrary Family Scholarship, provided $2,000 of financial assistance to six impressive graduating high school seniors and two scholarship renewals. So far 14 scholarships ($28,000 in scholarships) have been awarded. Big Creek Lumber looks forward to awarding more scholarships to worthy recipients […]
We are excited to share our 2024 Contractor Conference Speakers! Streamlining Success: Building Effective Leadership Teams and Strategic Exit Planning by Justin White, CEO of K&D Landscaping Technology Friend or Foe? IT Information and Q&A by Roy Kozina, Keri Cole and Lisa Bird with Big Creek Lumber Legal Presentation by Chris Ng, Esq. with Gibbs […]
We are offering our School Garden Grant Program for 2024. This annual program provides redwood garden bed materials to local schools, supports student education, and grows gardens! The school garden bed grants provide opportunities for students and teachers to learn about plant biology, to discuss how food is grown, and to learn about the interaction between […]
Lud McCrary 1928-2023 The McCrary Family would like to share news of the passing of Big Creek Lumber co-founder Frank “Lud” McCrary on Sunday, August 6th, 2023 at the age of 95. Lud was born in Santa Cruz County on June 30, 1928 and was the fourth generation of his family to make his home […]
You’re Invited! We’re hosting our 2023 Contractor’s Conference on Friday, January 27th at the Seascape Golf Course in Aptos. This informative seminar is geared towards contractors and the construction industry. This event will have guest speakers talking about the legal aspects of pre-liens, Weatherization, compliance, Cal OSHA, a vendor fair, prize drawings, free lunch and much […]
You’re Invited! We’re excited to again offer free LIVE Online Product Knowledge & Installation Classes. Sessions last less than an hour and are a live training session with time for Questions and Answers. These are on Wednesdays at 10am and will continue through mid January. Wednesday, 11/2 at 10am: Interior Fire Treat along with […]
We are in the process of planning our Contractor Conference. It is scheduled for Friday, 1/27 at the Seascape Golf Course. We are finalizing the agenda and will be taking RSVP’s starting in Mid-November! Hopefully you can join us! […]