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Migratory monarchs overwintering in Santa Cruz. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Want to Help with Migratory Monarch Research?

January 13, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Want to help with migratory monarch research? Entomologist David James, an associate professor at Washington State University (my alma mater), has launched an "E-tag" funding project to determine where monarchs from Idaho migrate--do they head for the California coast to overwinter or to Mexico?…
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Employee Comment: Anatomical Donation Program and Anatomical Materials

January 13, 2026
By Rachel J Lloyd
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Anatomical Donation Programs and Anatomical Materials. The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key issues: Specifying California State Universities and Community Colleges in…
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UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County: Event

UCCE Fig Webinar

Feb 17, 2026

with Phoebe Gordon (UCCE Advisor, Merced & Madera)& Mel Thayer (UC Riverside)2:00 PM - 3:30 PMThis is a free educational webinar! We will cover fig tree basics, variety selection, site selection, pruning, sunburn & frost protection, nutrient & water management, & IPM for black fig fly…
UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

A New Year in the Garden, Looking Ahead

January 13, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Patti Brantley  A new year in gardening doesn’t start with perfect soil or full beds; it starts with curiosity. Maybe you’re imagining your first harvest (even if it’s just one tomato or zucchini), wondering if this is finally the year you remember to water regularly, or flipping through…
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Page

UC Master Gardeners and Water Resources

Environmental Horticulture & WaterThe Environmental Horticulture and Water Resource Management program delivers science-based education and applied research to promote sustainable landscape practices and efficient water use in the San Francisco Bay Area. UC Master GardenersSanta Clara County Master…
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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Save the Date: February 10 Annual UCCE Strawberry Production Research Meeting

January 13, 2026
By Mark P Bolda
Happy New Year all!Be sure to save the date for our Annual UCCE Strawberry Production Research meeting to be held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville.  As always, just a super line up of speakers on a range of topics sure to interest anyone involved in the strawberry endeavor in…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Randomized control trial shows drinking water promotion can prevent overweight and reduce sugar-sweetened beverage intake in schoolchildren

January 13, 2026
A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports findings from a randomized controlled trial—the gold standard study design in health research—showing that promoting drinking water in elementary schools can help prevent overweight and reduce sugar-sweetened beverage intake among…
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California Native Plant food Celebration & Symposium square picture with the colors of blue yellows and greens with an eagle embossed in the image includes the date of Tuesday Feb 10 and the sponsor of UC Davis Plant Sciences Department
Together@Work: Article

California Native Plant Foods Celebration & Symposium

January 13, 2026
By Elizabeth A Moon
 Celebrating our own ANR colleagues Sonja Brodt, Gwenaël Engelskirchen, and Cassandra Nguyen, who have been working tirelessly as members of the organizing committee to bring Native Speakers and panelists to campus to speak at the upcoming sold-out symposium on California Native Plant Foods. For…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Planning a Simple Native Garden for Beginners - Palo Alto

May 17, 2026

California's Native plants can be easy to grow, bloom year-round and bring birds and butterflies to your yard, plus, they need 1/10 the water & maintenance of a traditional landscape. But where to start? Join us to learn each step of a plan for a successful, thriving native garden. Come away from this…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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