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A western yellowjacket, Vespula pensylvanica, foraging on a Myoporum at Bodega Bay. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bees, Wasps and Flies: Oh, My!

December 4, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Bees, wasps, flies, oh, my!Many non-insect enthusiasts often misidentify insects. A honey bee become a fly, a wasp becomes a bee, and a fly becomes a wasp or bee.So organizers of the Bohart Museum of Entomology's recent open house on  "Bees and Their Mimics" helped set the record straight…
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California Naturalist Course with Sonoma County Regional Parks

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Oct 29, 2025 - Mar 28, 2026

This California Naturalist course focuses on the unique natural features of Sonoma County Regional Parks. It is designed to enhance public programs and outreach by certifying staff and interns through the Community Engagement division.Dates: October 29, 2025-March 28, 2026Fees: Free for employeesDelivery…
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Small Spaces - Orange County

Gardening In Small Spaces In Orange County   Orange County has its share of sunshine, but sometime not enough space for a big garden. Many gardeners—or would be gardeners—in Orange County live in townhomes, condominiums, and apartments, and may not have the outdoor space needed for traditional…
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North Sacramento Valley Prune Day 2026

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Feb 26, 2026

  Please join us for 2026 Prune Day! Lunch is provided at no cost, thanks to the generosity of the California Prune Board, with registration before February 17th, 2026. 
Tehama County
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California Naturalist Course with Calaveras Big Trees Association

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May 28, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026

The California Naturalist Program is returning to Calaveras Big Trees State Park for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Sierra Nevada’s ecology. This immersive course combines an engaging science curriculum with hands-on field experiences, creative problem-solving, authentic citizen science…
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California Naturalist Wilbur Hot Springs Resort Immersion Course with Tuleyome

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Apr 12, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026

Tuleyome’s Certified California Naturalist (CalNat) program trains members of the public to become California Naturalists! No advanced degree or previous naturalist experience is required – Tuleyome teaches you everything you need to know to become certified. Our course is focused on the northern inner Coast…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Seed Packets: The Revealing Truth

December 4, 2025
by Liz Rees, UC Master Gardeners of Nevada CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Winter 2009Every gardening book, magazine or guru states how important it is to read, understand and carefully follow the directions provided on the back of the seed packet.According to the experts, the back of the seed packet…
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California Naturalist Course with Cosumnes River Preserve

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Apr 1, 2026 - Jun 10, 2026

This 11-week course uses the official “California Naturalist Handbook”, expert speakers, field excursions, and project-based learning to explore California’s ecological diversity and the unique habitats of the Cosumnes River watershed. Upon successful completion, you’ll become a Certified California…
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Preparing for Your First Spring Garden

December 4, 2025
By Trish Grenfell, UC Master Gardeners of Placer CountyQ: I have decided that I want to grow my first vegetable garden next spring. I don’t have much money and my yard is mainly grass. And I am novice gardener with little time to learn. What can I do now to prepare for my spring garden? A: There are a…
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Prepare Yourself for Springtime

December 4, 2025
By Pat Huber, UC Master Gardeners of Placer CountyQ: Besides dreaming through seed and bulb catalogs, what should I be doing now in the garden?A: The heavy “To-Do” list gardeners carry in summer and fall, followed by busy holiday schedules, leaves us looking forward to the rest and quiet time…
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