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Our AddressUC ANR Second Street Building 2801 2nd Street Davis, CA 95618View on Google MapsWhere to Submit RequestsGeneral workspace requests: Brian Oatman, Director, Facilities Planning & ManagementMedical accommodation-related requests: Jodi Rosenbaum, Employee Relations Business Consultant, Human…
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Amazing Seeds

Event Date
Jun 27, 2026

Tiny but remarkable, seeds are miraculous little packages of stored energy and genetic instructions! Join UC Master Gardeners as we explore how seeds germinate and grow, and learn simple seed-starting techniques you can use at home. Discover how to give your seedlings the best possible start and enjoy…
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How to Reach UsFor questions about vehicle use, driver safety, insurance, incident reporting, or vehicle policies, please contact Brian Oatman. For questions about DMV forms or the status of a driver license record review, please contact Rachelle Ghadamy at rghadamy@ucanr.edu.Meet Our TeamBrian Oatman Email:…
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Our Garden Talk - Making Our Creeks Healthier - OG2026

Event Date
Jul 22, 2026

Bob will talk about the Walnut Creek Watershed (the largest in Contra Costa County), how to make creeks healthier, and what the Walnut Creek Watershed Council is doing to raise awareness of our creeks and how we can make our watershed healthier.Presented by Bob Simmons
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Microgreens!

Event Date
Jul 25, 2026

Grow fresh, flavorful greens in a surprisingly small space.Despite their small size, microgreens pack a nutritional punch and are a great addition to any diet.Join UC Master Gardener volunteers for a hands-on introduction to growing microgreens at home. We'll demonstrate the step-by-step process, from…
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Our Garden Talk - The Biological Logic of Pruning - OG 2026

Event Date
Jul 15, 2026

Pruning is far more than just “giving a plant a haircut." Hair is dead tissue, but a branch is a living system. When you cut your hair, it regrows from the base. When you cut a branch, you aren’t just shortening it; you're performing “surgery” that unleashes a hormone response near the end of the cut that…
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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Our Garden Talk - What's the Buzz All About, Bees in the garden - OG2026

Event Date
Jul 8, 2026

We look at the lives and importance of both honeybees and native bees. You will be able to see inside the demonstration hive (escape-proof), where the queen and worker bees will be on duty.Presented by UC Master Gardeners Sheila Weston and Stephen Guglielmana
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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Our Garden Talk - Getting Juicy: a Berry Good Gardening Talk - OG2026

Event Date
Jul 1, 2026

UC Master Gardeners (MG) Bonnie Dwyer and David George team up for this summer’s popular best berry practices presentation at 'Our Garden'.  Based on her extensive experience, Bonnie will talk about Blueberries and Strawberries for the first half of the talk.  David will discuss Blackberries and…
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 5/28/2026

May 29, 2026
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
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