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A Gulf Fritillary and a honey bee sharing the same lavender blossom in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Bee and a Butterfly: Sharing a Lavender Blossom

June 21, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Ever seen a honey bee and a butterfly sharing a lavender blossom? Just in time for National Pollinator Week, June 17-23, we saw this today. What could be more pollinator friendly than that? The honey bee, Apis mellifera, and the Gulf Fritillary, Agraulis vanillae, meet on many a blossom.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Oleander: Shrub or Toxic Weed?

June 21, 2024
Oleander, also known as Nerium oleander, is a fascinating plant that often sparks curiosity and debate. Is it a toxic weed or a beautiful shrub? Oleander is celebrated for its stunning flowers, which come in a variety of colors such as pink, white, red, and yellow.
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Launching ServiceNow for UC ANR IT and HR

June 21, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
We are happy to announce that we are approaching the go-live date for our new ServiceNow platform for Information Technology and Human Resources! This upgrade to ServiceNow replaces Zendesk that has been used by IT and HR.
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Master Gardeners @ Santa Maria Public Library

June 21, 2024
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County, in Partnership with the Santa Maria Public Library Present: A FREE, In-Person Garden Presentation Sunday, July 7, 2024, 2:00 - 3:30 pm Santa Maria Public Library 421 South McClelland St.
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