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These stories showcase UCCE San Diego programs that bring UC research and science to the community. Our work helps stakeholders better understand agriculture, nutrition and health, climate-smart practices, IPM, youth development, gardening, food preservation, human–wildlife interactions, floriculture, and plant pathology. Thanks for visiting our featured stories blog.

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When triggered, this device throws a secure, non-choking cable loop over the coyote’s head. Niamh Quinn, CC BY

Trapping Coyotes in the Urban Landscape

September 1, 2020
By Niamh M Quinn
  Featured StoryCoyotes are known for how well they adapt to different habitats. They can even be found in and around large cities like San Diego and Los Angeles. They roam plains, forests, mountains and deserts in the U.S. and now coyotes are adapting to living in cities.This species is primarily…
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Stinking Stinknet in Southern California

August 1, 2020
By Chris J McDonald
Stinknet (Oncosiphon piluliferum, aka globe chamomile) is a noxious winter annual that is spreading across Southern California and poses threats to wildlands, rangelands and agricultural areas. This invasive plant was first discovered in Riverside County in the early 1980's.
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Have You Pruned Your Blueberries Yet-Featured-Story

July 1, 2020
By Ramiro E Lobo
  Featured StoryHave you Pruned your Blueberries Yet?The popularity of Blueberries as a super food has increased the demand for the fruit and made blueberries an increasingly popular and common plant grown in southern California gardens. Blueberries are commonly associated with colder climates and…
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All About The Bees at UCCE

January 1, 2020
By Leah M Taylor
Pollinators are important! At UCCE San Diego, we're contributing to several studies and programs that provide education and solutions on how we can better protect them.
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Master Gardeners at the 2019 Green Elephant Sale

Master Gardeners Fall Activity Recap

December 1, 2019
By Leah M Taylor
 Fall Garden Tour 2019Featured StoryFall is a very busy time of the year for the UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County. As we head into an equally busy winter season we'd like to highlight some of the projects the Master Gardeners have put together over the past few months. Monarch Butterfly…
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