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Rufous hummingbird. William Kees
The Real Dirt: Article

The Hummingbird – A Gem of the Americas

July 7, 2026
A true treasure of the Americas, hummingbirds are a diverse family of more than 340 species, only 17 of which are found north of Mexico. They are also keystone mutualists, nectar feeders that have coevolved with the indigenous plants they pollinate. For example, in the woody grasslands of Patagonia at the…
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Events and Classes

The UC Master Gardeners of Los Angeles County offer free classes and workshops, and table at events throughout the year. Our programs are designed for home gardeners of all experience levels—whether you're just starting your first vegetable garden or you've been gardening in Los Angeles County for decades,…
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Become a UC Master Gardener

The UC Master Gardener Program trains community volunteers to serve as educators using University of California research-based information. Master Gardeners promote environmentally responsible and sustainable horticultural practices in home, school, and community settings. Applicant Qualifications  …
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Master Food Preserver Volunteer: Hapgood Elementary students and Lompoc Library families prepared quick pickles using colorful vegetables
UCCE on the Central Coast: Article

Youth Education: Quick Pickles & “Eating the Rainbow”

July 7, 2026
By Katherine E Soule, Emma Volk
Youth Education: Quick Pickles & “Eating the Rainbow” UC Master Food Preservers & UC Master Gardeners -Advisors Katherine Soule and Emma VolkYouth Education: Quick Pickles & “Eating the Rainbow”In February 2026, two youth-focused collaborations introduced participants to colorful vegetables…
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Screenshot of the interactive ARCGIS map on college and career readiness.
UCCE on the Central Coast: Article

Spatial Mapping to Expand Access to College and Career Opportunities for Youth

July 7, 2026
By Melissa Guillen
 New interactive dashboards developed by Advisor Guillen and partners integrate school-level college and career readiness indicators, demographic data, and community assets to identify gaps in youth development and college and career readiness opportunities. These tools are central to regional planning…
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A woman and her husband stand in the kitchen while preparing a meal, she is cutting raw chicken on an orange cutting board.
Nutrition Policy Institute: Article

Defunding SNAP-Ed: The Impact on California’s Health Departments & Communities

July 7, 2026
Research Brief • July 2026 • Download PDF (121 KB)BackgroundFor over three decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program- Education (SNAP-Ed) worked to improve nutrition and physical activity (PA) behaviors among low-resource populations through a combination of education and policy, systems,…
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