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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Plant It Forward

Event Date
Feb 28, 2026

Attendees are invited to celebrate the launch of the Corte Madera Library Seed Library at this seed swap. Marin Master Gardeners will discuss planting for pollinators, edible gardening, companion planting, seed saving and more.There will be gardening activities for all ages.
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Keeping Varmints at Bay

Event Date
May 13, 2026

Living at the edge of open space can present challenges to the home gardener. Do you look out the window and find your carefully cultivated fruits and vegetables are partially eaten? Or, are your plants are disappearing? It’s likely your garden is being appreciated by gophers, rats, squirrels, or raccoons…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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A group of people watch a demonstration of the Ring of Fire tool. A Ring of Fire is used to create biochar.
Forestry Research and Outreach: Event

FREE Forest Stewardship Field Day: Biochar - a management tool for small forest landowners (Tuolumne)

Event Date
Mar 14, 2026

Join the UC ANR Forest Stewardship team, UC ANR Woody Biomass Advisors, and the Biochar Coalition to learn about biochar applications for small forest landowners. Forest landowners and managers, natural resources professionals and students, and interested members of the public are welcome to attend. …
Forestry Research and Outreach
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Thriving Forward: Article

Securing Partnerships for Beyond Ready Youth

January 29, 2026
By Stepha Velednitsky, Grace Belt, Matthew R Rodriguez, Steven Worker, Marianne Bird, Nicole K Marshall-Wheeler, Ally Lemmer, Kimberly Holmes
Introduction 4-H partnerships with expanded learning programs can help transform the lives of thousands of young people. These partnerships teach youth new skills and interests (Rudd and Brower, 2013), building generations that are ready for their futures. By extending 4-H opportunities beyond…
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ANR Employee News: Article

Intermountain REC calls for proposals

January 29, 2026
By Shanna Renner
Intermountain Research and Extension Center is soliciting proposals from researchers for new and continuing research projects in 2026-27.
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UC Davis medical entomologist-geneticist Geoffrey Attardo is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, Pacific Branch of the Entomological Society of America. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Congrats to All the Entomology Award Winners!

January 29, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Congratulations to all the entomology award recipients!What wonderful and well-deserved recognition for the entomologists in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology and alumni who were named the recipients of three major awards from the Pacific Branch, Entomological Society of America …
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Hot Piles & Windrow Composting, San Jose

Event Date
Mar 28, 2026

This advanced session in composting will be interactive. Come prepared to learn and build hot piles and windrows to manage larger amounts of vegetation in one place. Led by Certified Master Composters, this interactive workshop is beyond BasicFor more information visit our website   
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Composting Basics, Palo Alto

Event Date
Mar 21, 2026

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant. With wide reaching…
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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