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Assessment Rates

This page provides current UC ANR assessment rates used for budgeting, payroll-related planning, and financial review. Rates are organized by category and include associated natural account information and supporting resources.Composite Benefit Rates (CBR)Composite Benefit Rates (CBR) vary by employee group…
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2027 Training Program

On this page:Participating ProgramsProgram Information & How to ApplyClass Schedule Participating Programs The following programs are participating in the 2027 statewide(online) new volunteer training program (as of 7/1/26):Fresno/Madera/MercedHumboldt/Del NorteSacramentoSolano/YoloTulare…
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4-Legged Fuel Reduction - 2026 Edition

June 10, 2026
By Daniel K Macon
IntroductionI grew up in Tuolumne County in the 1970s and 1980s - my family moved to Jamestown when I was just 4 months old. My Little League baseball career began in 1974 or 1975 for a team in Standard (where I attended Curtis Creek Elementary). Our home field was provided by the Pickering Lumber Company -…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

MCP Native Plants and Pollinator Day 2026 - San Jose

Jun 13, 2026

Come visit Martial Cottle Park and the Master Gardener Parcel to celebrate and learn about native plants and their pollinators! Bring the family to tour the gardens, participate in a fun scavenger hunt for prizes, and paint river rocks. Watercolor lessons will begin at 9:00 am and 10:30 am (open to ages 8…
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Compost
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Learn to Compost To Improve Your Soil - Milpitas

Jul 18, 2026

Transform your household waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment! This Master Gardener library talk covers the essentials of making and using compost. Learn how compost improves soil structure, aids moisture retention, and supplies slow-release nutrients. Join composting experts to explore backyard and…
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Best practices of great gardeners
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Best Practices of Great Gardeners

Aug 13, 2026

Presenter Kevin Marini, UCANR-i There’s an interesting paradox that pops up in the garden; in a sense, we fail with growing  plants many times before we reach an understanding that leads to success with plant cultivation. I’ve read about growing great plants but the experiences of losing them in the…
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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Dehydration at the Merced County Library- Save the Date

Jul 21, 2026

Save the Date for this public workshop on preserving vegetables and food using Dehydration presented by a UC Master Food Preserver. Registration details coming soon. 
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Event

Selecting and Caring For Houseplants

Jul 11, 2026

Join the Master Gardeners for a discussion on houseplants and learn some essential tips for:-Choosing houseplants for your space & what you can manage-Identifying pet and child friendly houseplants-Proper watering, fertilizing, and re-potting to help your plants thrive-Pruning, cleaning, and propagating…
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County
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