Bug Squad

A daily (M-F) blog launched Aug. 6, 2008 and about the wonderful world of insects and those who study them. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Monarchs frequently show up in the Garvey garden during Memorial Day weekend. This year was no exception, but this image wasn't taken during the 2024 Memorial Day weekend. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Memorial Day 2024

May 27, 2024
Today, Memorial Day 2024, we pay tribute our fallen soldiers, and those who served, survived, and struggled home.
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The Rachel Vannette lab engages the crowd at the Bohart Museum open house. In front, from back, are doctoral student Dino Sbardellati, associate professor Rachel Vannette, junior specialist Leta Landucci and doctoral candidate Lexie Martin. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bees Reign at Bohart Museum Open House

May 24, 2024
World Bee Day was May 20, but the Bohart Museum of Entomology celebrated it early--on May 19--with an open house on wild bees and managed bees. More than 300 attended the May 19th event, noted Tabatha Yang, education and outreach coordinator.
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Marilyn Sexton of Fairfield, who plants tomatoes every year, asks a question at the UC Master Gardeners table at the Dixon May Fair. Master Gardeners (from left) are Tom Hutson, Julie Smith, and Betty Buxton. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Enthusiastic Team of UC Master Gardeners at Dixon May Fair

May 21, 2024
It wouldn't be a fair without the UC Master Gardeners. If you visited the horticulture building during the Dixon May Fair (the four-day fair traditionally ends on Mother's Day), you probably saw a team of UC Master Gardeners answering questions from fairgoers and handing out literature.
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