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Tatiana Peshevska of Davis is nature-journaling in the UC Davis Bee Haven.

Nature-Journaling at the UC Davis Bee Haven

May 26, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Picture this...You're journaling as a participant in a class at the UC Davis Bee Haven. The garden is not only tranquil but therapeutic. You're writing and sketching about the bees buzzing, the butterflies fluttering, the flowers blooming, and the birds chirping. That's what took place when…
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Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Page

Watermelon Rind Pickles

What better way to reduce food waste than to make something edible and delicious from watermelon rind!  These pickles can be added to salads, or featured on a charcuterie board, or eaten plain as a tangy treat on a warm summer day.   Yield: ~ 4 to 5 pint jarsPrep: 6 hours + overnight…
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Two ranchers sitting side by side looking at a magazine document
Cooperative Extension Ventura County: Event

Profitability Essentials Workshop for Ranchers

Jun 3, 2026 - Jun 4, 2026

Noble Profitability EssentialsSan Luis Obispo, CA - June 3-4, 2026 The Resource Conservation District  in the Central Coast Soil Hub are partnering with the Regenerative Grazing Open Air Lab at Camp San Luis Obispo and the Noble Research Institute to host a two day "Profitability Essentials"…
Cooperative Extension Ventura County
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A father helps his infant eat dinner.
Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Over 56,000 WIC participants from 27 states share their experiences in the 2025 Multi-State WIC Participant Satisfaction Survey

May 26, 2026
Over 56,000 participants in the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children—also known as WIC—shared their experiences of the program in the latest 2025 Multi-State WIC Participant Satisfaction Survey report. WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support,…
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A row of date palm trees laden with large clusters of ripe, yellow-orange dates against a clear blue sky.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Palm Diseases - Online

Sep 17, 2026

Many different diseases can attack landscape palms in California. Giving your landscape palms the care they need can significantly reduce the chances of disease development and help reduce any long-term impacts. In this webinar, learn about common palm diseases and the best strategies for management using an…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Page

Gardening Resouces

In this section, you will find links to gardening resources:Resources for Home Gardeners | UC Master Gardeners of Ventura CountyFirewise Living and Drought Information | UC Master Gardeners of Ventura CountyResources for Retail Nurseries & Garden Centers | UC Master Gardeners of Ventura CountyHome / UC…
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A high school student grabs a pre-made meal from the school cafeteria lunch line.
Nutrition Policy Institute: Article

Measuring Change in School-Based Practices that Promote Children’s Healthy Eating and Active Living

May 26, 2026
By Carolyn D Rider, Miranda W Brown
Research Brief • May 2026 • Download PDF (238 KB)BackgroundPublic health initiatives that aim to positively impact nutrition and physical activity (PA) among children and youth often focus on the school setting, with an emphasis on interventions that change a school’s policies, systems, and environment (PSE)…
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Sunflower with a bee on its petal
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Plant Seeds Now for Sunny Summer Sunflowers!

May 26, 2026
By Denise Godbout-Avant
Seeing sunflowers always makes me happy. Summer is the peak season for sunflowers. In addition to bringing their smiley faces to our gardens, the nectar is a magnet for bees and butterflies. Birds, squirrels, and humans enjoy the seeds. They also make lovely cut flowers.  Members of the genus…
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