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Create A Wildlife Habitat - Westminster
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Create A Wildlife Habitat - Westminster

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Jul 15, 2025

No, not the lions-and-tigers-and-bears kind of wildlife!  More like the small critters such as birds, bees, butterflies and lizards. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to attract wildlife by creating a welcoming habitat. Learn to restore a natural balance, then reap the benefits as…
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Compost: A Magical Transformation - Laguna Niguel
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Compost: A Magical Transformation - Laguna Niguel

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Jul 14, 2025

Just how does compost happen? Nature, as it recycles by decomposition, provides us with garden gold. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you why it is important to recycle organic waste, about the right balance of greens, browns, air and water, and how soon you can expect your first batch! …
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Visit Our Booth! - Corona del Mar
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Visit Our Booth! - Corona del Mar

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Jul 13, 2025

Topic: Integrated Pest Management: Guess who’s coming to dinner?  All sorts of insects and other critters want to share in the bounty of your garden!  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will share the techniques of Integrated Pest Management to keep them at bay with the least toxic and…
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Amazing Avocadoes - Anaheim
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Amazing Avocadoes-Zoom Encore

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Jul 14, 2025

Avocados not only make beautiful shade trees that are easy to grow in our climate, but  the added bonus of tasty, versatile fruit provides multiple reasons to grow them.    Learn about popular varieties and how to plant and care for avocado trees.  Yes, Registration Required  Free,…
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Amazing Avocadoes - Anaheim
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Amazing Avocadoes - Anaheim

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Jul 13, 2025

Avocados not only make beautiful shade trees that are easy to grow in our climate, but  the added bonus of tasty, versatile fruit provides multiple reasons to grow them.    Learn about popular varieties and how to plant and care for avocado trees.Anaheim Public Library 500 W Broadway, Anaheim,…
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Pests That Bug Gardeners - Mission Viejo
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Pests That Bug Gardeners - Zoom Encore

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Jul 11, 2025

Face it.  You can’t get rid of all the insects in the world, let alone in your yard . . . but you can learn to manage them so that your plants will thrive. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you how to ‘outsmart’ the bad insects and attract the beneficial ones.  They will give you…
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Pests That Bug Gardeners - Mission Viejo
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Pests That Bug Gardeners - Mission Viejo

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Jul 10, 2025

Face it.  You can’t get rid of all the insects in the world, let alone in your yard . . . but you can learn to manage them so that your plants will thrive. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you how to ‘outsmart’ the bad insects and attract the beneficial ones.  They will give you…
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California Native Plants
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California Native Plants - Huntington Beach

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Jul 9, 2025

An English Garden in sunny Southern California? Oh, no! Let’s go native and get the same effect.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to have a garden featuring California Native plants that will rival any other location in color, variety and beauty. All this while reducing water…
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Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day
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Monarch Nature Trail Volunteer Day

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Jul 5, 2025

Come join us for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach! Volunteering at the MNT is a great way to learn more about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. We have volunteer tasks for all ages including watering,…
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