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Briggs Hall, UC Davis, during Picnic Day.
Bug Squad: Article

What's a Picnic Without Bugs?

April 10, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 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 …
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Get Involved

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,…
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Photo of a simple shade cloth structure over vegetables in a garden bed.
The Savvy Sage: Article

How to Support Plants During Heat Waves

April 10, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article by Caroline Gengo, UC Master Gardener, Yolo County - 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…
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The Savvy Sage: Article

Ask a Master Gardener

April 10, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
Question: What phone-based apps are available to help identify native plants, domesticated and cultivated plants, plant diseases and abiotic disorders of plants? And, are there apps to help identify insects I may find in my garden? Answer: A number of high-quality mobile apps now use AI, image…
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The Savvy Sage: Article

Ask a Master Gardener

April 10, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
Question: Help! My garden is full of weeds. What do I do? Answer: There’s that saying in the horticultural world: A weed is simply a plant growing where you don’t want it to grow. In other words, one gardener’s weed is another gardener’s plant. And while each of us has definite ideas about which are which…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

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

May 13, 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…
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Mark Vick, acompañado de su perro JJ, responde a preguntas de los asistentes.
Blog Verde: Article

Perros adiestrados: una herramienta opcional contra las plagas de roedores

April 10, 2026
By Caroline D Champlin
 Extensión Cooperativa de UC explora la posibilidad de usar a los caninos para detectar y controlar poblaciones de ratas y ratones Un nuevo aliado en el combate a las plagas de roedores tiene cuatro patas y pelambre espeso. Se le conoce como el “mejor amigo del hombre” y pronto podría convertirse en el …
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

UCCE Central Sierra: Spring into Preserving | UC Master Food Preservers | Amador County

May 23, 2026

Join the UC Master Food Preservers for our "Spring into Preserving" workshop on May 23, serving residents across our multi-county region. This three-hour demonstration-style class will showcase how to capture the peak flavors of the season for fruits like strawberries, rhubarb, and cherries, and spring herbs…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Preserving Cherries at Home: Dehydration, Pickling, and Canning (Online Delivery Program)

May 12, 2026

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on safe, research-based methods to preserve cherries, including dehydration, pickling, and canning techniques. What’s featured in this classOverview of common cherry varieties and how to select fruit for…
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Jaki Hsieh Wojan and Tina Jordan sit at a table having a ocnversation.
Together@Work: Article

Enhance your Communication Skills - Training Opportunity

April 10, 2026
By Elizabeth A Moon
 Common Ground: Communication Across Communities  VIRTUAL WORKSHOPMay 5 or May 12 | 9:00 AM - Noon | VirtualThis workshop focuses on connecting people both internally and externally to UC ANR, building the skills and practice to navigate relationships and communication strategies to bridge…
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