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Community Education Specialist IIJanet GarciaKey Responsibilities: Volunteer coordination, support, supervision County 4-H Program policy and complianceProgram growth and expansionContact: jangarc@ucanr.edu 4-H Youth Development AdvisorMelissa Guillen EXTERNAL IMAGEMelissa serves as…
Gardening is a meaningful way to cultivate self-love. It's like meditation – a time to be still and listen to the sounds of the outdoors and to your own voice. This soil on our earth nourishes plant roots and gardeners alike. Getting hands dirty in soil is just plain healthy for many of us. It can be a…
4-H Community Clubs: Organized in local communities and are open to all youth and families. They provide opportunities for youth to learn valuable skills with lifelong benefits and contribute to their communities through “hands-on” 4-H Project Proficiencies guided by appointed 4-H adult volunteers. 4-H…
“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”* Whether you follow pagan, Jewish, or Christian (in historical order) traditions, spring is here with its…
Is there such a thing as a deer-proof plant? Perhaps … but there are a variety of reasons deer may choose to ignore or consume specific plant species at a particular time and place. Certain plants native to California (and elsewhere) have evolved natural defenses against being eaten by browsing…
Go, bugs!Are you ready for the bugs?The UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology (ENT) is ready to participate in the 112th annual campuswide UC Davis Picnic Day, set Saturday, April 18. At UC Davis Picnic Days, bugs are not only invited--they're escorted!The ENT "stars of the show" will …
Get Involved 4-H is a place where young people discover who they are, build real-world skills, and find a sense of belonging. Whether you're a parent, a young person, or a community member looking to give back, there’s a place for you here.We offer multiple ways to get involved based on your interests,…
Article by Caroline Gengo - Heat waves and extra warm days send us inside with the air conditioner or outside in the nearest pool or river. How do our plants deal with these conditions? Plants are typically stuck where they are (unless they are in a pot that you move around) and do not have the…
