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The Confluence: Article

Real Estate Values and Agricultural Transitions in the Central Valley

March 25, 2025
By Erik C Porse
By Erik Porse, Josh Viers, Aaron Shew, and Siddarth Kishore  The post summarizes findings from two studies presented in a panel session during workshops at UC Merced in October 2024, co-sponsored by the California Institute for Water Resources and Secure Water Future at UC Merced. In California’s…
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Grow It Now-Warm Season Vegtables

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Apr 7, 2025

Now is the time to plant warm season vegetables to harvest over the summer months, following the #1 rule; plant what you and your family like to eat!   
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Event

Vegetable Production and IPM for Conventional and Organic Systems

Event Date
May 1, 2025

Join UCCE Imperial County extension adviser's as they present theVegetable Production and IPM for Conventional and Organic SystemsThis workshop will feature presentations on various aspects of agriculture in Southwest desert region including vegetable disease updates and management, emergent…
UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

California Naturalist Course with Conservation Society of California and Oakland Zoo

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Oct 4, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025

This UC California Naturalist Course will focus on the local watersheds. Alameda Creek Watershed and surrounding natural areas in addition to the Arroyo Viejo Watershed. The Alameda Creek Watershed is the largest watershed and tributary in the Bay Area. It Extends as far south as Mount Hamilton, north to…
UC Environmental Stewards
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

Climate Stewards Course with Conservation Society of California and Oakland Zoo

Event Date
Apr 17, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025

The Conservation Society of California and Oakland Zoo's UC Climate Stewards Certification Course will integrate locally relevant themes of the conservation of native plants and animals, environmental justice, and community stewardship. Through guest speakers, field trips, and activities we will learn about…
UC Environmental Stewards
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

California Naturalist Course with Community Nature Connection

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Mar 4, 2026 - May 6, 2026

Community Nature Connection’s California Naturalist Course seeks to foster a committed corps of volunteer naturalists and community scientists trained and ready to take an active role in natural resource conservation, education, and restoration. The UC California Naturalist course will introduce you to the…
UC Environmental Stewards
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

Climate Stewards Community Environmental Council

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Apr 16, 2025 - Jun 4, 2025

Community Environmental Council's UC Climate Stewards course seeks to foster a committed corps of volunteers ready to effectively engage in transformative local solutions to promote community and ecosystem resilience in a changing climate. The UC Climate Stewards course will introduce you to social-emotional…
UC Environmental Stewards
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Irrigation and the Home Gardener

Event Date
Jun 11, 2025

Program: This presentation will strive to make sense of the history of gardening, the evolution of irrigation, and the idea of seasonal supplemental watering and the devices we use to apply water in our gardens. The general theme is Earth-Friendly Gardening. Our mission as Master Gardeners is to educate the…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Getting to the Root of the Matter

Event Date
May 17, 2025

Program: This presentation will provide home gardeners with an overview of why deep infrequent watering is recommended for maintaining healthy plants. Lois Stevens will focus on root depths and their uptake of water and nutrients. She will explain efficient watering practices for Marin's climate and soil…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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