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Save the Date 2020
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Save the Date: Giving Tuesday is December 1

November 20, 2020
Our mission to help Californians continues despite the COVID-19 pandemic. With your help, we provide practical, trusted pest management answers to people like you across our state. Support the work of the UC IPM Urban and Community Program with your gift.
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San Benito County: Article

Pancake Breakfast Meeting Wed, Nov 25th 6pm

November 20, 2020
Dear 4-H Families, We are working on hosting the "Pancake Breakfast" in 2020 style. We are working on new ideas for a drive thru event. We are asking for parents and leader to join us on Wednesday, Nov 25th at 6 pm by zoom. We welcome parents with drive thru fundraising experience & a rep.
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Banana flower. photo by Michelle Davis
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Banana

November 20, 2020
About 4 years ago my dad's banana trees in Modesto were outgrowing their space. He wanted to rebuild the redwood gate that the clump grew next to. The tree had been there when my parents bought the house decades ago.
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Base map for planting design, Eve Werner

Planting Design Basics, Part 1 of 4

November 20, 2020
Are you ready to convert your thirsty lawn to a beautiful array of low water plants? Have you had your fill of the crazy quilt approach to planting? Do you wonder why some gardens seem perfect in their space? Would you like to create a garden that makes a personal statement?
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A question about the paranormal figure Mothman drew interest at the Entomology Games, hosted by the Entomological Society of America. (Illustration by Tim Bertelink, Wikipedia)
Bug Squad: Article

What Entomologists Need to Know

November 19, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you're a graduate student in entomology and competing with your team in the Entomology Games, a college-bowl type trivia game hosted by the Entomological Society of America, it's not only good to know your insects but you ought to have an interest in sports, crime-fighting insect figures, and car...
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