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UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal is the recipient of the Academic Senate's three most coveted awards: research, teaching and public service awards. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Good Things Come in Threes

February 22, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Congratulations to UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal, the recipient of the Academic Senate's highly competitive 2024 Distinguished Faculty Research Award. That makes three. Good things come in threes.
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Frequent mowing helps prevent dandelions from producing and disbursing seed. (Photo: Jeannette Warnert)
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Spring comes early in Fresno County with a profusion of springtime weeds

February 22, 2024
The astronomical calendar may say we're still in the midst of winter, but in Fresno County, the meteorological calendar tells a different story. Saturated soil and warming, spring-like conditions are pushing weeds to germinate in earnest. Quick attention is needed to maintain control.
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It's blossom season in Fresno County. (Photos: Jeannette Warnert)
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: Feb. 23 - March 1

February 22, 2024
Take a drive along the Blossom Trail. March is the time to put winter's planning into action as spring comes to the garden. Tasks Continue fruit tree spraying and spray fungicide on apple and cherry trees.
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Santa Cruz County: Article

4-H Summer Camp in Felton

February 22, 2024
Hello 4-H families, We have been invited to join Santa Cruz county 4-H youth at summer camp in Felton near Roaring Camp. See the attached flyer for more details on registering for camp. We have some scholarships available to help with the registration cost of 4-H camp.
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A group of sixth graders stand with educators in a classroom
Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Sixth graders advocate for physical activity upgrades at school

February 22, 2024
By Michael Hsu
It's not uncommon for high school or college students to speak up and seek to improve their school environment. But at Evergreen Middle School in Tehama County, more than 100 sixth graders led the way to create healthy changes at their school.
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