Green Blog

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The Green Blog shares news and information related to forestry/wildfire, sustainability, climate, environmental stewardship and other green topics.

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After L.A.’s fires, UC ANR ‘tree doctors’ help protect urban canopy for science, residents

May 22, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

The 2025 Los Angeles fires dealt a blow to the urban forest. Then, premature tree removals made matters worse. UC scientists took action to protect and study these natural resources.

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Wildfire webinar May 21: Where to get best information during fire emergency

May 8, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The UC ANR Fire Network will host a free webinar “Fire Savvy: Finding and Navigating Fire Information in California” on Thursday, May 21, at 9 a.m.

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4-H summer camp introduces youth to wild horses, natural resource careers Aug. 6-8

May 6, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC Cooperative Extension and the CalPac section of the Society for Range Management will offer Range and Mustang Camp in Modoc National Forest Aug. 6-8

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Daisy Prado holds a shell as she explores Duxbury Reef as part of a UC California Naturalist course excursion

After UC California Naturalist course, City Gurlz Hike founder strives to instill wonder

April 23, 2026

By Michael Hsu

By getting her certification through UC Environmental Stewards, Daisy Prado helps participants at her City Gurlz Hike events to pursue curiosity.

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Dogs with jobs: Pups go on pest patrol as rodenticides phase out

April 9, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

California recently restricted rodenticides to protect wildlife, but rodents aren’t going away on their own. Dogs are a solution worth studying, says UCCE advisor Niamh Quinn.

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