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Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

Hydrogen and the Bioeconomy: Insights from the SoCalGas Hydrogen Home Tour and UC ANR Workshop

March 31, 2026
By Haris Gilani
Members of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Bioeconomy Team recently gathered in Los Angeles County for a two-day meeting and workshop focused on the emerging role of hydrogen and biomass in California’s clean energy transition. The event combined a technical tour and…
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UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County: Event

Sharpshooter and Leafhopper ID Workshop

Event Date
Apr 30, 2026

This workshop is designed for: Viticulturists, vineyard managers, license holders, grower relations, field scouts, fieldworkers, interns, and anyone in the wine grape industry interested in learning how to ID sharpshooter and leafhopper species commonly found in the vineyard. This is a hands-on Sharpshooter…
UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County
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Agriculture Resources 101
Cooperative Extension Ventura County: Event

2026 Ventura County Agriculture Resources 101 Event (In-Person)

Event Date
Apr 30, 2026

Available both in-person and remotely. Live Spanish translation available in-person and via Zoom. Register to attend this event remotely here.In-person space is limited! Registration is required. Hear presentations with Q&A from organizations serving agricultural producers in Ventura County, learn…
Cooperative Extension Ventura County
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On the Range: Article

Point Reyes Open House on April 16, 2026

March 31, 2026
By Devii R Rao
The Department of the Interior (DOI), the National Park Service (NPS) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will co-host a community open house to discuss ongoing management of grasslands within 17,000 acres of the headlands and Pierce Point areas of Point Reyes National Seashore. The open house will be on April…
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ANR Employee News: Article

Celebration Corner

March 31, 2026
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Steve Fennimore and Kassim Al-Khatib were honored by the California Weed Science Society, Mary Blackburn is among the amazing women featured in a new mural at UC Berkeley, and more than 10,000 adults and children attended the North Bay Science Discovery Day.
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SoCal Desert Plant Pathology: Article

Emerging Viruses in Desert Cucurbits

March 31, 2026
By Ana Maria Pastrana Leon
Ana M. Pastrana1, Robert L. Gilbertson2, Tomás A. Melgarejo2, William M. Wintermantel3 1Plant Pathology Advisor, UCCE Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego; ampastrana@ucanr.edu; 2Department of Plant Pathology, UC Davis; 3USDA-ARS, Salinas  Over the past few seasons, we have seen significant…
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Love of Lavender            

Event Date
Apr 18, 2026

  Master Gardener Roz  Lavender is a delicately sweet fragrance that brings a calming effect to the garden and brings joy to the gardener.  It can be cultivated for culinary use, grown in pots or in masse in the ground.  Learn the history, different types of lavender, how to grow it,…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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Drought tolerant landscape with rocks, grass and shrubs.
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Central Sierra: Wildfire Preparedness Class

Event Date
Apr 11, 2026

Wildfire Preparedness: Fire-Wise Defensible Space, Landscaping, and Home Hardening While no one wants to lose a home to wildfire, many residents wonder exactly what they must do to create a fire safe landscape. Creating defensible space does not mean razing every living thing within 100 feet of your home,…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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square foot garden
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Square Foot Gardening

Event Date
Apr 11, 2026

SATURDAY, APR 11, 10-11:30 AM Master Gardeners Rhonda & Nancy Become a successful gardener the simple and painless way. SFG is a unique method of spending less money, using less water and doing less work while still enjoying a bountiful harvest. Rethink the way you garden today – you can grow…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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