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UC Davis doctoral candidate answering questions about bees at a recent Bohart Museum of Entomology open house. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Moths Can Mimic Bees, Too!

November 14, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Bee Mimics!Did you know that some moths mimic bees?When the Bohart Museum of Entomology hosts its free and family friendly open house from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15 on "The Bees and Their Mimics"--the program will be coordinated by UC Davis doctoral candidates Lexie Martin and Abigail Lehner--you…
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

William T. Grant Foundation and Allen Family Philanthropies Request for Proposals

November 14, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
William T. Grant Foundation – Two Funding OpportunitiesThe William T. Grant Foundation supports research that improves the lives of young people, with a focus on reducing inequality and strengthening the use of research evidence in policy and practice. Two funding opportunities are currently open, and…
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IPM Rice Workgroup Meeting
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

IPM RICE WORKGROUP MEETING

Dec 12, 2025

Join us for the IPM Rice Workgroup Meeting on December 12th to share your experiences and insights on rotating rice with tomatoes, with a special focus on drip-irrigated rice. All are welcome, lunch is provided, and your input is valued! The meeting will be held from 9 AM–12 PM at the UCCE Sutter-Yuba Office…
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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sweet peas growing in a yard
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Sweet Pea Chronicles

November 14, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Nanelle Jones-Sullivan In early  October, I went to a wonderful Master Gardener class about growing Sweet Peas. I have grown sweet peas before, but this year I am determined to be more intentional, use what I learned to have a longer, better season. This year, I will be…
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Many spindly, light green plants with bright yellow flowers growing close together.
UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Invasive Species: Nature’s Troublemakers

November 14, 2025
By Lindsey Hack
California is famous for its scenic wilderness and biological diversity. Unfortunately, our state's unique ecosystems are in danger, and invasive species are among the biggest threats to our environment. Invasive species can cause all kinds of environmental damage, such as harming wildlife, disrupting our…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Library Talk - Microgreens - LIB2025

Dec 1, 2025

UC Master Gardener volunteer Andrea Salzman shows you how vegetables and herbs can be grown year-round into microgreens inside your home.
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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Investigadores hacen un recorrido por los campos.
Blog Verde: Article

¿Podría el polvo de roca en los campos de cultivo ser la solución al problema del carbono atmosférico?

November 14, 2025
By Michael Hsu
Investigación sobre prometedora práctica agrícola coordinada por UC, que perdió recientemente fondos federales, continuará adelante con donativos privados Investigadores de la Universidad de California han encontrado, en la misma naturaleza, la posible solución al problema de contaminación atmosférica con…
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Shovelhead worm
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Distasteful invasive worm pest found in Fresno County backyard

November 14, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
 Five years ago, longtime Master Gardener Margie Reisz was walking on a sidewalk in her west Fresno backyard when she saw an excessively long worm with two distinctive dark chocolate brown stripes along its length.“I took a picture and sent it to my husband, and he identified it,” Reisz said. “It wasn’t…
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