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Forestry Research and Outreach: Event

California Tree School: Humboldt Session

May 2, 2026

Join UC ANR Forest Stewardship and College of the Redwoods for a day of forestry education like no other!California Tree School: Humboldt Session is a unique forestry, fire, and natural resources education event offered in Eureka, CA. Throughout the day, attendees will take 4 classes led by UC ANR academics…
Forestry Research and Outreach
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Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

2025 USBI Biochar Training Event

January 9, 2026
By Katie Kelly
 Introduction In December 2025, our team was able to attend a United States Biochar Initiative (USBI) training event for California agriculture. This event hosted speakers from across the biochar industry, including soil scientists, technical assistance providers, and biochar processors. We were…
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Colusa County: Article

January 2026

January 9, 2026
By Karyna Barrera
In this issue:Upcoming eventsPlant Of The Month - Russian River Coyote MintActivities at the Donna Critchfield Demonstration GardenGardener's Travels - Bidwell Mansion Historic ParkRecipes Of The Month - Butter Chicken and Rice PilafSafety Notes - Nurture The SoilGarden GuideScience Word Of The Month -…
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UC Cooperative Extension Marin County: Event

North Bay Science Discovery Day

Mar 7, 2026

Join us for North Bay Science Discovery Day, a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of science and curiosity! This free event takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. Explore 150+ hands-on activities in science, technology,…
UC Cooperative Extension Marin County
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UC Cooperative Extension Marin County: Event

Presentation Day (March)

Mar 1, 2026

Public speaking is ranked as the #1 most desired skill among professionals, and 4-H Presentation Day is a fun, supportive way for youth to build this essential life skill. By participating, members gain confidence speaking in front of a group while learning how to organize their ideas and use visuals to…
UC Cooperative Extension Marin County
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Article

Announcing UC ANR leadership change

January 9, 2026
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear UC ANR Colleagues,I have important news to share regarding a change to our executive leadership team. Associate Vice President Brent Hales will be stepping away from his role at UC ANR, effective today, to pursue other professional opportunities. We are grateful for the contributions he has…
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Forestry Research and Outreach: Event

California Tree School: Butte Session

Apr 18, 2026

Join UC ANR Forest Stewardship and the Butte County Fire Safe Council for a day of forestry education like no other!California Tree School: Butte Session is a unique forestry, fire, and natural resources education event offered in Paradise, CA. Throughout the day, attendees will take 4 classes led by UC ANR…
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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Slop: Word of the Year from The Economist

January 9, 2026
By Mark P Bolda
The Economist, a leading British news and current affairs magazine, wrote recently that “slop” is the word of the year 2025, “representative, if not of the whole year, at least of much of the feeling of living in it.” It seems that this word “slop” was first officially described in the 15th century and…
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