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Climate change is affecting all parameters of the environmental spectrum and thus, all aspects of life. Regarding water resilience, the lingering effects of climate change play a significant role in limiting access to water whilst also increasing demand for water supplies across the nation and most…
Blog by Michelle SchlegelSeveral years ago, an unusual succulent called Stapelia grandiflora f. cristata. It is a native of South Africa that thrives well in heat and is quite drought-tolerant. It has no leaves, but instead has fleshy, four-sided stems that grow to form clumps 8-12 inches tall and up to 3…
Families can now begin enrolling for the new program year. Please note: if you don’t see projects listed in your desired club, you won’t be able to complete your enrollment just yet. Clubs are still confirming projects and adult leaders, and we’ll be updating ZSuite as soon as those are finalized.We…
The California Weed Science Society (CWSS) publishes a twice-yearly "CWSS Research Update and News" newsletter as one of the society's publications. The July 2025 issue just went online and is available here: https://cwss.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CWSS_Research_Update-July-2025.pdf This issue…
There are many weedy grasses that can invade a lawn or landscaped area, but bermudagrass is one of the most hated and difficult to control weeds. It’s a low-growing, wiry perennial that has above and belowground structures which are both capable of rooting and growing into new plants. The secret…
July 2025: Vole Invasion Protecting the growing plants from hungry critters is an ongoing challenge in the Edible Demo Garden. Wire mesh is used extensively under planting beds and around the straw bales to discourage gophers. Yards of protective netting keep the birds and rabbits from eating young…
Breaking News: More than 1,218 members of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), including 61 Nobel laureates and 46 recipients of the National Medal of Science, this week signed a letter urging Congress to reject the FY26 science budget cuts that threaten U.S. leadership in science, health, and…
Valachovic, asesora de extensión Cooperativa de UC, visitó los vecindarios afectados por los incendios de Palisades y Eaton Este ensayo fue escrito por Yana Valachovic, miembro de UC ANR's Fire Network (Red de Fuego de ANR) con especialidad en resiliencia comunitaria y medioambiente…
