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a header graphic of Tuolumne county's 4-H Fest, Bloom Where You're Planted with a background of yellow daffodils.
UC 4-H Program of Tuolumne County: Event

2026 Tuolumne County 4-H Fest

Apr 19, 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Tuolumne County 4-H Fest — where creativity, skills, and community spirit come together!This exciting event celebrates everything that makes 4-H amazing, featuring a wide variety of project-based contests where  members can showcase their hard work and talents…
UC 4-H Program of Tuolumne County
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Fields of CA Poppies Knights Ferry
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Now is the Time to Go on Wildflower Walks!

March 25, 2026
By Anne E Schellman
By: Denise Godbout-AvantMid-March through mid-May are the best months of the year to go on wildflower walks in the valley and foothills. There are several hikes within an hour or two drive from the Modesto area. Some years produce abundant wildflowers, while other years are less showy, but you will always…
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Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Affordability Analysis of Bakersfield's Proposed 2026-2031 Sewer Rate Increases

March 25, 2026
By Laljeet S Sangha
Affordability Analysis of Bakersfield's Proposed 2026-2031 Sewer Rate IncreasesLaljeet Sangha, Ph.D. UC Cooperative Extension Advisor– UCCE KernKey TakeawaysBakersfield needs to invest in its aging sewer system. That is not in question.At the proposed FY 2030-31 rate of $875/year, an estimated 33,700…
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California Natives in the garden
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Incorporating California Native Plants into Your Landscape

March 25, 2026
By Anne E Schellman
By Barbara Kissinger-SantosCalifornia’s diverse climate and ecosystems make it home to thousands of native plant species, many of which are perfectly suited for home gardens. Incorporating California natives into your landscape not only enhances beauty but also supports local wildlife, conserves water and…
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raised bed filled with onion seedlings and a person holding the side of the bed wearing a read sweater.
UC Master Gardener Program: Page

Seed Germination Temperature and Timing

Soil Temperature Conditions for Vegetable Seed GerminationMany internal and environmental conditions influence seed germination: seed condition, water availability, sufficient air, soil conditions, and temperature. The chart below lists the optimum soil temperatures at which they do best. This does not mean…
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Humboldt’s Bay Owl’s clover in grass
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

No Mow Spring

March 25, 2026
By Anne E Schellman
By: Denise Godbout-AvantWant to make your lawn more attractive for small creatures such as insects, amphibians, and birds? You can do it by not mowing it for four weeks sometime during the months of March through May.  Not Beneficial to Wildlife  Grass-only lawns cover 40 million acres in…
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Aerial view of Sierra Foothill REC property -- rolling green hills studded with oak trees with a few buildings in the center
ANR Employee News: Article

Sierra Foothill REC seeks research proposals

March 25, 2026
By Michele Flavell
UC Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center (SFREC) is soliciting proposals from April 1 to May 15, 2026, to support new and continuing research.
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