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Early scientists figured it was aerodynamically impossible for bumble bees to fly due to their size, weight and shape of their bodies in relation to their total wingspan. And then there were those air resistance issues.

For the safety and well-being of the entire university community, UC has proposed a COVID-19 vaccination policy. This policy will require, with few exceptions, that all students, faculty and staff be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

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In her research on climate change and habitat restoration information, Deb Sorrill - Yolo County Master Gardener, came across a splendid project called Home Grown National Park'. During a chat one day, she told me about the mission and goals of this grassroots program.

I love rainy days. . .I love the pitter-patter sound of it, the smell of wet dirt, and fresh air. Rain nourishes our gardens, turns into snow in the Sierra Mountains (which in turn eventually melts and flows into our rivers), and provides balm for our spirits.

I always like to grow some flowers in my garden. I usually grow cosmos, zinnias, or marigolds, all of which do great in the Owens Valley. This year I had a great plan to try to have my garden mostly done by July. It didn't work out, but before I abandoned that goal, I planted bachelor's buttons.

Conserving water and helping bees are goals shared by many gardeners. Given California's current extreme to exceptional drought status, it's time to re-visit the best low water plants for bees.

If you live in the Central Valley of California, where we are located, we are about to get our first roasting of the summer. Later this week it will get into the 100's and even above 1080 in some places. I love the summer.

Siskiyou County 4-H has been given the opportunity, by a generous donor, to be provided up to $10,000 toward a funding match to establish a Forever 4-H Siskiyou County Endowment. Please help spread the word so we can reach our goal of $10,000 that will be matched 1:1 from this generous donor.