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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Ask-A-Master Gardener at Golden Future Senior Expo

Aug 8, 2026

UC Master Gardeners will be hosting a booth at the Golden Future Senior Expo, August 8th, 9 AM to 1 PM at the Handerly Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North. Come visit us. Admission and parking are free. The event offers many complimentary presentations, free haircuts, health screenings and many fun activities…
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Group Picture
UCCE on the Central Coast: Article

UC Master Gardeners in San Luis Obispo County and Cal Poly engineering students improve drainage in the Seven Sisters Demonstration Garden

August 7, 2026
By Maria Murrietta
The UC Master Gardeners collaborated with Cal Poly’s student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to improve the drainage at the Garden of the Seven Sisters demonstration garden in San Luis Obispo. Twenty student members contributed to this project, the majority being civil engineering…
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Woody vegetation coming into grassland
On the Range: Article

Cattle Grazing to Control Coyote Brush in a Coastal Prairie Grassland

August 7, 2026
By Devii R Rao
In August 2025 I had the opportunity to visit with Guido Frosini from True Grass Farms, on a 400-acre private ranch north of Bodega Bay, in Sonoma County. At this site, he is experimenting with cattle grazing to control coyote brush (Baccharis pilularis) in a coastal prairie grassland. Coastal prairie…
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People stand among young conifer trees.
Forestry Research and Outreach: Document

FSE Newsletter: Conifer Seedling Thinning

Table of ContentsGreetings from UC ANRWhy, when, and how we thin conifer seedlingsThinning and control methodsUpdated reforestation manual availableConifer thinning is often part of reforesting for climate resiliencePost-fire Resilience Online CourseHelping landowners after a wildfire: A glimpse into the…
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UC Master Gardeners of Calaveras County: Event

Fruit Tree Pruning with the Calaveras UC Master Gardeners

Aug 8, 2026

The Calaveras UC Master Gardeners are hosting the Second Saturday at the Garden from 8:30 am to 10:30 am on Saturday, August 8th, at the San Andreas Demonstration Garden.In addition to plant sales, there will be a presentation and hands-on training about summer pruning of fruit trees starting at 9 am…
UC Master Gardeners of Calaveras County
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F3 Local - Farm, Food & Innovation: Page

Our Team

    F3 Local is powered by a dedicated team of professionals committed to advancing economic growth, supporting small-scale farmers and food entrepreneurs, and strengthening the local food system in California's Central Valley.Tracy CelioRegional Directortbcelio@ucanr.eduCharrisha…
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All about roses
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Roses - Varieties and Culture

Oct 22, 2026

This talk will discuss rose plant production practices, varieties, and general culture for these plants. John Karlik, now emeritus, was an Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension for 38 years, working in the areas of environmental horticulture and environmental science.  For a time, Kern County was…
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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Sheep graze on shrubs.
Forestry Research and Outreach: Document

FSE Newsletter: Targeted Grazing for Fuels Management

Table of ContentsGreetings from UC ANRWhat is Targeted Grazing? Grazing for Wildfire PreventionGrazing Plans and LeasesThings to Consider when Hiring and Target Grazing Contractor or Certified Range Manager (CRM) Greetings from UC ANRI have been receiving a number of questions lately on the use of…
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

One Seed Community Garden: Zesty Salsa and Fresh Herbs

Aug 15, 2026

Join One Seed Community Garden and the UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County to learn how to make a zesty tomato salsa ad also how to preserve fresh herbs.This is a free event - no registration required. 
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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