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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Marvelous Monarchs - and a free Class!

September 23, 2022
By Anne E Schellman
Starting around mid-August through September, both the Western Monarch and Eastern Monarch butterfly populations (Danaus plexippus) begin their long journey south from southern Canada and northern USA to their overwintering sites in coastal California and Mexico.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI researchers present at Annual CACFP Conference on drinking water and benefits and barriers child care providers experience in the Child and Adult Care Food Program

September 23, 2022
By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
The federal Child and Adult Care Food Program provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks served to children enrolled for care at participating child care centers and family child care homes. The 31st Annual CACFP Conference in Sacramento, California Oct.
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Chloe Wanaselja, new GrizzlyCorps Fellow at Hopland REC
Hopland REC: Article

Welcome HREC GrizzlyCorps Fellow: Chloe Wanaselja

September 23, 2022
By Hannah M Bird
Hello, I'm Chloe (she/they) and I'm thrilled to be working as a Rural Climate Fellow through GrizzlyCorps here at HREC! I grew up in Berkeley, CA watching newts navigate burbling streams in the hills and building houses for fairies in the forest.
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Native plants in front yard, Jeanette Alosi
The Real Dirt: Article

Improve your Home’s Curb Appeal by Removing the Lawn

September 23, 2022
A short drive around Chico will reveal that lawn is a prominent landscape feature for the majority of homes. Yet we seldom see people outside using their front lawns. Maintaining a lawn just to view wastes time, energy, water and money.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Dreams of a Perfect Peach

September 23, 2022
Summer for us begins when we get our first box of perfect peaches from Brazelton's Ranch in Vacaville. Since first learning of this glorious ranch and getting to know the entire amazing Brazelton family, our weekly drive to Pleasants Valley Road has become our favorite summer tradition.
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video guidebook
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Video Guidebook Showcases Biodemography Textbook

September 22, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
A landmark textbook on the newly emerging field of biodemography, lead-authored by UC Davis distinguished professor James R. Carey, has evolved into another landmark: Carey has created, recorded and published a first-of-its-kind video guidebook with free worldwide access.
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