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UC Cooperative Extension Marin County: Event

Forest Stewardship Workshop - start developing a forest management plan!

Event Date
Aug 4, 2026 - Sep 29, 2026

Online beginning August 4 – September 29, 2026, with an optional in-person field day Saturday, August 29, in Plumas County. *Participation in the in-person field day is not required. All are welcome no matter where your forestland is located.Join the workshop to understand and protect your forests…
UC Cooperative Extension Marin County
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Doe and two young deer. Photo from Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve.
UC Cooperative Extension Marin County: Event

Wildlife camera use for forest landowners

Event Date
Jun 9, 2026

The Forest Stewardship Program is hosting this webinar focusing on wildlife camera use with Chris Horton, forest landowner and Forest Stewardship participant; Valerie Elder, Professor of Forestry, College of the Redwoods; and Robert Douglas, State Forest Biologist, Mendocino Unit.Join the webinar to learn…
UC Cooperative Extension Marin County
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Preserving Avocados to Enjoy All Year (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
Jun 23, 2026

June is California Avocado Month! It's the perfect time to learn how to make the most of avocados while at peak harvest and quality. In this one-hour class, UC Master Food Preservers will share practical, research-based methods for selecting, storing, freezing, and preserving avocados for later use. Guest…
UC Master Food Preserver
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Ask A Master Food Preserver Live Q&A (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
Jun 10, 2026

Have food preservation questions?Join UC Master Food Preservers online for a free live conversation rooted in safety and a culture of prevention. Bring your questions about canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, and more. This is more than a one-way Q&A. It is a chance to swap stories, compare notes…
UC Master Food Preserver
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Mulch Matters: Your Garden's Best Defense Against Summer Heat

May 27, 2026
By Jan Stanley
In the hierarchy of garden miracles, mulch ranks somewhere between rain and someone else pulling your weeds for you.By applying mulch in your garden, you can enhance the health and appearance of your plants, reduce water use, and even improve the quality of your soil. It prevents the germination and growth…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: It's June Bug Season

May 27, 2026
June bugs are among the most familiar insects of early summer. Although people commonly call them “bugs,” they are actually scarab beetles in the genus Phyllophaga. These beetles are usually brown, oval-shaped, and active at night, often flying clumsily around porch lights. Their larvae, known as white grubs…
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Financial Services: Event

Funding Rollover Exception Report (E-064)

Event Date
Jun 8, 2026

Funding roll-over exception report available for UC ANR UCPath (E-064) MCOP and Non-MCOP.Report will be provided through Box.Audience: All
Financial Services
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