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La jardinería es un tema que puede involucrar a los padres de familia con los programas de UC ANR.
Blog Verde: Article

Manos a la tierra, familias de San Bernardino aprenden a cultivar en casa

February 12, 2026
By Diana Cervantes
SAN BERNARDINO, California.—Con las manos cubiertas de tierra y semillas en pequeñas macetas, familias del área de San Bernardino participaron en una clase práctica de jardinería para aprender cómo cultivar alimentos en casa, una habilidad que cada vez cobra más relevancia para la salud y la autosuficiencia…
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Bright yellow daffodils
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: Feb. 13 - 19

February 12, 2026
Make some shopping expeditions to your favorite nurseries to select water-conserving trees, shrubs and perennials.TasksInspect trees for die-back and weak limbs, which are common in drought-stressed plants, and remove them before they become a safety hazard.Leave frost-damaged growth on tender plants as…
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About the Water Equity Blog

February 11, 2026
By Esther N Lofton
 Advancing Water Equity Across CaliforniaWater systems are both technical and social infrastructures. Across California, disparities in access, affordability, infrastructure reliability, water quality, and exposure to environmental risk continue to affect communities differently. Addressing these…
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UC Master Gardeners of Shasta County: Page

Events and Classes

The UC Master Gardeners of Shasta County offer free classes, workshops, and events throughout the year. Our programs are designed for home gardeners of all experience levels - whether you're just starting your first vegetable garden or you've been gardening in Shasta County for decades, there's something for…
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Image of Ralph Washington Jr. on his website
Bug Squad: Article

McClellan Ranch Preserve Honoring Ralph Washington Jr., Black History Month

February 11, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 It's so great to see the McClellan Ranch Preserve of the City of Cupertino celebrate Black History Month by shining the spotlight on UC Davis alumnus Ralph Washington, Jr., and his journey to become an entomologist.Ralph is featured in a display in the Environmental Education Center of the 18-acre…
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Fire on agricultural lands
Grown in Marin: Event

Working During Wildfires: Farmworker Protections and Policy Recommendations for California’s Evacuation Zones

Feb 23, 2026

Farmworkers often continue working during active wildfires, even in evacuation zones, facing serious health, safety, and economic risks. This webinar will explore these challenges and discuss policy solutions to better protect agricultural workers.The discussion will feature:Professor Carly Hyland, UC…
Grown in Marin
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Longer lunch time periods help students eat more but study finds evidence of inequities in lunch period length by free or reduced price meal eligibility

February 11, 2026
School meals provide a significant portion of children’s daily nutrition, and policies like the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, Community Eligibility Provision, and Healthy School Meals for All have improved access to healthier meals. However, variations in lunch period lengths and seated time may affect meal…
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