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Master Gardener succulent sale Sept 2025
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Succulent Sale at Petaluma Bounty Farm

Event Date
Sep 13, 2025

 Join us for the sixth annual plant sale at Petaluma Bounty Farm. Find a wide assortment of drought-tolerant succulents propagated by Sonoma County Master Gardeners. Four-inch and one-gallon succulents starting at just $5 will be available along with an impressive array of container arrangements.We…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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Three jars of pickles
UCCE Master Food Preservers of Fresno, Madera, and Merced: Event

Madera County - Quick Refrigerator Pickles

Event Date
Sep 19, 2025

 In this hands-on workshop you will make and take zucchini refrigerator pickles. Quick refrigerator pickles are stored in the fridge instead of being processed for long-term storage. This easy, heat-free method produces crisp, flavorful pickles that are ready in as little as 24 hours. 
UCCE Master Food Preservers of Fresno, Madera, and Merced
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4-H in Monterey County : Page

4-H Camp McCandless

Hello 4-H Community, The Monterey County 4-H Camp program, Camp McCandless, will be held at Camp MayMac in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  This site features a full kitchen, swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts, hiking trails, cabins and much more.  This year’s dates are June 21-26,…
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A light brown rodent with black and white stripes around it's eyes and a bushy tail sitting on a tree stump.

CA Resident Tests Positive for Plague

September 2, 2025
By Lindsey Hack
A South Lake Tahoe resident has recently tested positive for plague, likely transmitted by the bite of an infected flea. While human cases of plague are rare, they can be serious. Before this most recent case, the last reported case was also in El Dorado County in 2020. Plague is caused by bacteria,…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Event

Tending Your Gardens After the Summer and Into Fall & Winter, Lincoln Library

Event Date
Oct 18, 2025

Now that Fall has finally arrived are you trying to figure out what to plant? Has the long hot summer stressed your plants and you are wondering how to care for them? If you are new to gardening or an experienced gardener this is the presentation for you. This will be an interactive class with your questions…
UC Master Gardeners of Placer County
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On the Range: Article

Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Meeting on Shrub Control

September 2, 2025
By Devii R Rao
  Register NowCentral Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall 2025 Workshop   Thursday, October 16, 8am-4pm RSVP by October 2nd or earlier to confirm you spot Space is limited, $40   Carpooling is encouraged as the number of vehicles allowed on the field site may be limited. Brush…
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A mixed conifer forest in the Sierra Nevadas.
Forestry Research and Outreach: Page

Before You Buy

The trusted information you need before buying California forestland- all in one place.Whether you're looking at properties with pines or oaks, many forest, fire, and financial considerations transcend forest ecosystems. Our Forest Stewardship team has compiled resources that every prospective landowner can…
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drip
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Drip Irrigation Workshop/Westlake

Event Date
Oct 18, 2025

Drip Irrigation WorkshopLearn tips, techniques and participate in a hands-on drip irrigation experience you can use in the home landscape. Taught by Ventura County Master Gardeners. Presented by Las Virgenes-Triunfo Joint Powers Authority (JPA.) Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 9-11am…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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