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Forest landowners in Solano and Sacramento counties are encouraged to learn about their forests and connect with natural resource professionals in their areas during the next Forest Stewardship Workshop Series from University of California Cooperative Extension, July 18 to Sept. 12.

As part of DPR's goal to accelerate the transition to safer, more sustainable pest management and fulfill its mission to foster reduced-risk pest management, DPR has funded a project with Wild Farm Alliance (WFA) to provide educational resources for farmers to encourage the use of beneficial birds f...

POSITION: Plant Ecologist / Plant Physiologist / Agronomist LOCATION: Davis, CA ANNOUNCEMENT #: ARS-D23PWA-12001468-mds CLOSING DATE: July 12, 2023 LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION: https://www.usajobs.

For those of you that don't know me, I'm a pilot with a major airline and on a Thursday, January 18th, 2018 I was on a layover on the Big Island of Hawaii in Kona.

Mark your calendar! The next open house at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, themed "Night at the Museum" (Moth Night), is from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 22. It's free and family friendly. Parking is also free.

Beth Linder Carr has lived among blue oaks in Auberry for nearly 35 years. There are dozens on her 10-acre property, but the one in particular she and her husband prize is a majestic specimen in the center of their circular driveway.

A Celebration of life will be held on June 25, 11:30 am for Carl William Johnson, which follows the regular Sunday service that concludes at 11 am. Guests will have an opportunity to share their memories and reflection on Carl's life. A reception will follow the service.

Invasive Spotlight: Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) Adult goldspotted oak borer, Agrilus auroguttatus, on an oak leaf. Photo by Mike Lewis, Center for Invasive Species Research, Bugwood.org There are several flatheaded boring beetles in California, however only a few are of particular concern.

Ever created Maggot Art? You pick up a maggot with a forceps, dip it into a non-toxic, water-based paint, drop it (gently) on a white paper, and let it crawl around, or guide it. Voila! Maggot Art! It's a conversation piece. It's suitable for framing.