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Bug Squad: Article

How Many Species of Moths at Bohart Museum's Moth Night?

July 17, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Curious minds want to know.How many species of moths did scientists detect in the blacklighting demonstration at the Bohart Museum of Entomology's annual Moth Night, held Saturday, July 12?"We caught a total of 11 moths at the light sheet--five species in five different families," said Bohart Museum…
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

Climate Stewards Course with Community Environmental Council

Sep 9, 2025 - Oct 28, 2025

CEC’s Climate Stewards certification course provides the resources, training, and confidence for participants to join the grassroots climate action movement on California’s Central Coast. Instructors introduce students to social-emotional learning and trauma-aware practices, climate change communication,…
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Los Impactos del Cambio Climático en la Gestión de Aguas Pluviales
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

El Impacto del Cambio Climático en la Gestión de Aguas Pluviales

July 17, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
El cambio climático está afectando a todos los parámetros del espectro ambiental y, por tanto, a todos los aspectos de la vida. En cuanto a la resiliencia del agua, los efectos persistentes del cambio climático juegan un papel importante en la limitación del acceso al agua, al tiempo que aumentan la demanda…
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

California Naturalist Course - Spring at Point Reyes National Seashore

Sep 27, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025

Over the course of five separate Saturdays, students will experience Point Reyes National Seashore in ways the casual visitor cannot, working in areas less traveled alongside some of California's most knowledgeable naturalists. Experience the richness and biodiversity that Point Reyes has to offer.Dates: Apr…
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The Impacts of Climate Change on Stormwater Management
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

The Impact of Climate Change on Stormwater Management

July 17, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
Climate change is affecting all parameters of the environmental spectrum and thus, all aspects of life. Regarding water resilience, the lingering effects of climate change play a significant role in limiting access to water whilst also increasing demand for water supplies across the nation and most…
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Boomer the cat sniffing the stapelia flower
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Boomer vs. Stapelia

July 17, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Michelle SchlegelSeveral years ago, an unusual succulent called Stapelia grandiflora f. cristata. It is a native of South Africa that thrives well in heat and is quite drought-tolerant. It has no leaves, but instead has fleshy, four-sided stems that grow to form clumps 8-12 inches tall and up to 3…
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Placer County 4-H: Article

2025-2026 Adult Volunteer and Youth Enrollment

July 17, 2025
By Jonathan Stefani
 Families can now begin enrolling for the new program year. Please note: if you don’t see projects listed in your desired club, you won’t be able to complete your enrollment just yet. Clubs are still confirming projects and adult leaders, and we’ll be updating ZSuite as soon as those are finalized.We…
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

CWSS Research Update (July 2025)

July 17, 2025
By Brad Hanson
The California Weed Science Society (CWSS) publishes a twice-yearly "CWSS Research Update and News" newsletter as one of the society's publications.  The July 2025 issue just went online and is available here: https://cwss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CWSS_Research_Update-July-2025.pdf This issue…
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A stand of weedy grass with many five-part flower heads growing against a redwood fence.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Bermudagrass Control

July 17, 2025
By Cherie Shook
There are many weedy grasses that can invade a lawn or landscaped area, but bermudagrass is one of the most hated and difficult to control weeds. It’s a low-growing, wiry perennial that has above and belowground structures which are both capable of rooting and growing into new plants.  The secret…
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