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Petting an American cockroach at UC Davis Picnic Day

'R' Is for Roaches at UC Davis Picnic Day

April 13, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 When non-roach aficionados see a cockroach, they may dash for the bug spray or frantically call a pest control company. Or double-stomp or triple-stomp it.Not at the Roach Races, hosted by the UC Davis Entomology Graduate Student Association (EGSA) and held in front of Briggs Hall during the annual…
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Staff Assembly Council AlumniWe appreciate the volunteers that have contributed to better everyone's experience at UC ANR. Visit our Staff Alumni page to view the volunteers that have served under the Staff Assembly Council.Meet Our Team Lindsey Pedroncelli  Chair Email: lrpedroncelli@ucanr.edu …
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Resource Planning & Management 1111 Franklin St., 11th Floor Oakland, CA 94607-5200 Phone: (510) 987-9240 Fax: (510) 587-6491Meet Our Team  Jennifer Bunge, CPA Executive Director Phone: (510) 987-0102 Email: Jennifer.Bunge@ucop.edu Budget Operations  Samantha Dang Associate…
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Placer County 4-H: Event

Bi-County Fashion Revue Registration Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Registration Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on April 15th (no late entries accepted)The 2025-2026 County & State Fashion Revue categories are:TraditionalConsumer Science Purchased, $50.00 limitUniquely UpcycledPantone Color of the Year 2025 ChallengeCostume ChallengeSoftie ChallengeNeedleworkCounty level…
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Placer County 4-H: Event

Laura & Neil Hulbert Scholarship Award Application Due

Apr 13, 2026

Laura and Neil HULBERT Award* Applications will be due to the 4-H Office on Friday, April 17, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.* Interviews will be held at the 4-H Office on Thursday, April 30, 2026, starting at 5:00 p.m.This award was established by Laura and Neil Hulbert, who were strong supporters of youth…
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A small grey beetle with a long snout that curves downward standing on a green yellow starthistle leaf.

The Good Bugs That Control Invasive Pests (Part 2)

April 13, 2026
By Lindsey Hack
In Part 1 of this story, we covered some basics of biological control. Now let’s talk about some of the good bugs helping to control invasive pests in California. Controlling yellow starthistle one weevil at a time Yellow starthistle (or YST) is a harmful invasive plant that is established and…
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Plant Diseases
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Diseases and Disorders in Vegetable Gardens

May 28, 2026

Presenter: Mackenzie Patton UCCE Integrated Pest Management Advisor.Description: This presentation will cover & variety of abiotic disorders, such as heat stress or nutrient   deficiency, and vegetable diseases common in the Sacramento Valley and teach you how to tell the     difference. …
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Thriving Forward: Article

Logistical Considerations When Implementing a 4-H After School Program

April 13, 2026
By Matthew R Rodriguez, Grace Belt, Stepha Velednitsky, Steven Worker, Marianne Bird, Nicole K Marshall-Wheeler, Ally Lemmer, Kimberly Holmes
Introduction In our previous post, we discussed the importance of assessing staff capacity. Assessing the after school staff’s capacity is an important consideration when discussing a partnership. Also, understanding your 4-H staff’s capacity can also help ensure that your partnership will have the…
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