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Under the Solano Sun: Article

A Feast for the Senses: An Artist’s Garden in Victoria

September 26, 2024
We spent a most enjoyable week in Victoria, British Columbia this July. Our Airbnb was an old converted church called The Fernwood Church, owned by a French-born artist. There are articles online regarding its restoration. Upon arrival, I was immediately captivated by the eclectic garden.
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A grandmother and grandson examine a collection of bugs.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Get Buggy! Make a Bug Collection with Entomologists.

September 26, 2024
By Anne E Schellman
Looking for something fun to do on Oct 5? Take our Get Buggy Class! This class is for anyone with a fascination for all things bug related, so ages 3-99 are welcome. Meet two real-life entomologists that studied bugs in school and now work with them for their job.
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A boy sits in the cab of a harvester

Butte County first graders enjoy ‘ricetastic’ day at local farm

September 26, 2024
By Michael Hsu
When Tracy Schohr volunteered in her son's pre-K class a couple years ago, she was stunned to find out that only two of the 20 children had ever been around a tractor. And this was in the rural Butte County community of Gridley, in the heart of California's rice-growing region.
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Ruth Dahlquist-Willard standing next to the American flag under a blue sign that reads "The White House, Washington."
Green Blog: Article

White House Summit explores impact of extreme heat, ways to adapt

September 26, 2024
By Kristen Farrar
UC ANR Small Farms Network supports small-scale and underserved farmers impacted by extreme heat Ruth Dahlquist-Willard, interim director for the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, joined more than 100 participants from across the country at the first-ever White House Summit...
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