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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Study suggests a school district audit, feedback and coaching program can be successfully implemented to support improved elementary school physical education

August 3, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Hannah R Thompson
Some US state laws require schools to provide certified physical education, or PE, teachers and a minimum amount of PE to support students in achieving 60 minutes of daily physical activity. However, adherence to these laws is low, especially in elementary schools.
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A male Melissodes agilis dives toward the female of his species, but she's not interested. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Defensive Measures: Leave Me Alone!

August 3, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Have you ever seen the defensive antics of a female longhorned bee, sometimes called a sunflower bee, as she's trying to forage on flowers while a suitor is trying to get her attention?
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

WEBINAR :: Potential biocontrol management for puncturevine

August 3, 2023
By Gale Perez
The August edition of the IPM Hour features Kristen Bowers from New Mexico State University discussing her research into using climate-adapted insect biocontrol agents to control puncturevine in the West.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Music in the Garden

August 3, 2023
In thinking of what I want to share with my fellow master gardeners this month I realized it's not a gardening tip, an invasive pest or really anything educational. This post is more for the soul. This is my gardening playlist.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Riverside County: Article

Garden Views, 2023.07 - Jul/Aug 2023

August 2, 2023
In This Issue: Riverside Countys Project on the Soboba Tribes Cultural Garden Wins Grand Prize! Search for Excellence Award (SFE); Pam Elias recognizes Soboba SFE Team; Susan Krings updates us on the new Palm Desert Grow Lab; Cynthia Morris-Sotelo shares 2022-2023 MG Data; Vern Shuttuck explains the...
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