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Members of yellow-jacketed fire crews gather in a circle as smoke lingers in the air of a forest

Green Blog: Article

How wildfires can be leveraged to increase forest resilience

February 19, 2026

By Kristen Wilson

New research recommends that forest managers work in and adjacent to recent wildfire footprints to increase the pace and scale of fuel treatments.

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Kern County: Page

Pacific Spider Mite Control in Almonds in the Lower San Joaquin Valley

COLLABORATORS: Brad Higbee, Spider mite webbing in Almonds Spider mites are one of the most important arthropod pests of almonds in the lower San Joaquin Valley.

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Grown in Marin: Event

Virtual Fencing Workshop

Mar 2, 2026

In this workshop you will learn from HREC staff and a Mendocino County rancher about what virtual fencing is, how it works, costs associated with getting it set up, and pros/cons of using virtual fence compared to barbed wire fence. There will be an optional field tour where we will look at a tower and…

Grown in Marin

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Noticias: Article

Gripe aviar sigue poniendo en riesgo a las aves de corral en California

February 19, 2026

By Diana Cervantes

Un experto de UC ANR ofrece recomendaciones tras la detección del virus del HPAI en los condados de Sutter y Sonoma

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Grown in Marin: Event

2026 Farmers’ Convergence

Feb 20, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026

Join the 2026 Farmers’ Convergence, bringing together farmers, educators, researchers, food producers, nonprofits, and partners with different practices and multiple perspectives, aligned around one goal: thriving land, enduring farms, happy workers, and a well nourished community. Come for:Farmer to farmer…

Grown in Marin

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Mendocino County: Event

Guided Bog Walk

Feb 28, 2026

Join JDSF Biologist Robert B. Douglas, in partnership with UC Cooperative Extension and Jug Handle Creek Nature Center, to explore the unique plants, insects, and natural history of an ancient bog on the Mendocino coast. Formed over thousands of years, this bog is home to carnivorous plants, sphagnum mosses,…

Mendocino County

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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Sago Palm Observations

February 19, 2026

By Jennifer M Baumbach

Blog by Karen MetzSago Palm, Cycas revoluta, reproduces in 2 ways. The first is vegetatively, they produce little offshoots called pups. These pups are identical to the parent plant. Some succulents and cacti can reproduce this way. Sagos can also produce seed and pollen in separate…

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Burkes smile at a table during an EFNEP class

San Joaquin County couple builds a better life through nutrition program course

February 19, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Through a nine-week EFNEP course, the couple was inspired to eat healthier, shop smarter, build community and work physical activity into their routine.

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Nevada County 4-H Program: Event

County 4-H Ambassador Application Deadline May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026

Nevada County 4-H County Ambassador Application for the 2026-2027 Year - DUE May 1, 2026Access the application HERE

Nevada County 4-H Program

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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Hydroponics - Corona del Mar

Mar 8, 2026

Hydroponics - a space-efficient way. to grow various plants, including herbs, vegetables, and fruits without soil." According to UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), it is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in a water-based environment. NO yard? - learn how you can…

UC Master Gardeners of Orange County

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