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Composting with Worms
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Composting with Worms

Aug 22, 2026

Presenter: Janet AriasUse worms to recycle your food scraps into nutrient-rich worm castings, the “gold standard” of soil amendments.  Learn how to set up and maintain a worm bin, and to harvest and use the castings in your garden.  This is fun for kids, but it’s also great for gardeners who want…
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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Dr. Ismail Seker at the Bohart Museum of Entomology's 2019 Moth Night.
Bug Squad: Article

Silk Moths at Bohart Museum's Moth Night

July 7, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Dr. Ismail Seker, an expert on silk moths, and an author of a book showcasing his macro images of silk moths, will be among those participating in the Bohart Museum of Entomology's Moth Night, set Saturday, July 18 in Room 1124 of the Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Lane, UC Davis campus.The event…
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a shallow pot of assorted herbs with a small chalkboard label "culinary herbs"
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: Culinary Herbs Go From Garden to Gourmet

July 7, 2026
By UC Master Gardeners of Central Sierra
Add delicious herbs to your El Dorado salad... -ahem, garden “Nothing at the table is quite as evocative of summer as fresh Basil – its pungent leaves wafting up off vine-ripe tomatoes layered with mozzarella, the pungent anise-garlic scent of pesto on fresh pasta, its licorice-like flavor punching up…
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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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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
Spatial Mapping to Expand Access to College and Career Opportunities for Youth 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…
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