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Ash on butternut squash, J. Alosi
The Real Dirt: Article

Safely Cleaning Wildfire Ash from Yards and Gardens

September 23, 2020
The following recommendations for safely clearing ash from outdoor surfaces, including ornamental and edible plants, come from the US EPA, Oregon State University Extension Service, Waste Management, and the Sacramento Bee. Basic Guidelines: Wait until air quality levels are safe for being outdoors.
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ANR Employee News: Article

UC ANR invests in new ideas to support program delivery

September 22, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Do you have a creative idea that reflects UC ANR's mission and public values and will generate sustainable revenue to support your program delivery and reach? Does that idea just need a little help to get it off the ground?
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This the cover of second-grader Greg Kareofelas booklet on monarchs. He now serves as an associate at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, UC Davis, and as a tour guide for non-profit organizations.
Bug Squad: Article

Why We Need to Teach Science in Elementary School

September 22, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Two adults, apparently not science aficionados, recently asked me: "What is entomology?" Quick answer: insect science. "What is a monarch?" Quick answer: An orange and black butterfly that's the icon of the butterfly world. Science.
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Professor Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

UC Davis Evolution and Ecology Seminars Announced

September 22, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Professor Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra has announced the UC Davis Department of Evolution and Ecology's fall seminars, which will all be virtual in keeping with COVID-19 precautions. Zoom links and times will be announced for each speaker, he said.
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