Valley Room Layouts and Setup OptionsThe Valley Conference Center can be arranged in a variety of room layouts to support meetings, trainings, and events. The diagrams below show common setup options for the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley Rooms.Room configurations are coordinated through the Program…
By Alison Collin, Inyo-Mono Master Gardener Volunteer I have been gardening in the same plot for 15 years, and this is by far the worst year for cutworm damage. Usually, I have a few plants that have been eaten or “cut,” but this year the majority of my transplants have been chewed. Early SignsI…
Have you ever seen a walking stick insect, maybe in a museum display or at an entomology demonstration? They look just like twigs and are fascinating creatures. This makes them popular as pets in classrooms and homes. However, if pet walking sticks are accidentally or purposefully let out of their cages,…
Resources for Planning Meetings and Events Some services, such as catering, must be arranged by the event organizer. Other services, including equipment, room setup, and audiovisual support, are coordinated through the Program Support Unit (PSU).For full-service event planning, visit Event Planning…
NPI director Hannah Thompson and colleagues found that nearly half of U.S. states currently have no requirements or recommendations for fitness testing in public schools.
Universal School Meals provide free meals to all students, helping reduce stigma, administrative burden, and unequal access, while also supporting nutrition, health, food security, and academic outcomes. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal waivers allowing all students, regardless of…
Grid, Snake, and Ring Layouts for Drip IrrigationA well-designed drip irrigation system can save water, improve plant health, and make gardening easier. But the layout you choose matters just as much as the equipment itself. Different garden types require different approaches to deliver water efficiently…
In California, besieged by the twin threats of drought and wildfire, the choice to grow native versus non-native plants is attracting more attention than ever before. What exactly are the merits of native compared to non-native plants, and how do gardeners make the best choice about what to grow in a home…
