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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Fog and flora: Gardening in Marin’s microclimates

July 20, 2026
 Marin County sits on the doorstep of many of California’s natural wonders: giant Coastal Redwoods, the peaks of Mount Tam, the San Francisco Bay with its boggy marshes, and the Pacific Ocean unfurling towards the horizon. While many of us chose to live in Marin precisely because of these…
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Top Three Reasons for Using StoryMap Frames

July 20, 2026
By Priyanka D Vyas
Excited about StoryMaps and don’t have time to gather a lot of content to go with it?  If this sounds like your situation, then check out the newly launched StoryMaps Frame – a lighter version of StoryMaps that is designed for minimal content compared to the full fledged StoryMap and built primarily for…
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UCCE Central Sierra: Article

Taking a Youth Mental Health First Aid Course Could Help Save a Life

July 20, 2026
By JoLynn C Miller
Training opportunity for 4-H volunteers and staff  As 4-H volunteers and staff, we have likely taken multiple first-aid and CPR courses over our life. Whether from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other organizations we inherently know basic first aid might come in handy someday…
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Two people examine erosion damage on a forest road.
Forestry Research and Outreach: Document

Post-Fire Factsheet: Mitigating hillslope erosion following a wildfire

Release date: October 2023. High-intensity rainfall events following a high-severity wildfire can trigger erosion, runoff, and sedimentation. As area burned by high-severity wildfires is increasing in area, post-fire erosion control treatments are becoming increasingly necessary to prevent soil erosion and…
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Workshop: Native Plants to Support Wildlife

Oct 17, 2026

California native plants come in a wide variety of beautiful, easy-to-grow options. They increase biodiversity and support wildlife, including birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.Join the UC Master Gardeners to learn how to select and grow native plants and explore the many ways they can enrich a…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Workshop: Cover Crops & Fall Gardening Chores

Sep 19, 2026

Join the UC Master Gardeners for an introduction to cover crops for the home garden.We’ll review the benefits of cover crops, the different types available, how to choose the right option, and when to plant.This free indoor presentation will be held in the UC Auditorium. Advance registration is requested.
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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nutsedge nuts

Aint a Nut and Aint a Sedge

July 20, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Nutsedge is a pesky weed that is difficult to remove in most situations, but cover cropping can help to shade it out and bring it under control.
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Article

Ground-Nesting Yellowjackets: California's Underground Neighbors

July 20, 2026
By Allison Plagenza
By Dino Migliazzo, UC Master Gardener of Merced County Few insects can empty a backyard picnic faster than a swarm of yellowjackets. In California, the western yellowjacket (Vespula pensylvanica) is the most common ground-nesting species and is responsible for most unpleasant encounters with these…
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Capture the Flavor
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Public Class - Capture the Flavor

Aug 13, 2026

Capture the Flavor: Herbs and Spices" is an educational program sponsored by the McCormick Science Institute and delivered by the Master Food Preservers of California. The class focuses on the history, use, storage, food safety & health benefits of herbs and spices and includes a quick hands-on portion…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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