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Most people are practicing social distancing due to the current pandemic, so contracting head lice might not be a top concern right now. However, many families with young children have at least one encounter with head lice at some time or another.

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and Southeast AgNet are partnering to provide the latest news on citrus-related research in a monthly podcast.

by Pat Hitchcock The other day somebody complimented me on my beautiful gardening records. I was taken by surprise, but thought I would share what I do with those of you who are less detailed in case you might find a tip or two for your own use.

Have you seen Lee Allen's article in the Western Farm Press (July 15, 2020) on weed control in tree nut orchards? Here's the link: https://www.farmprogress.

By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Napa County Master Gardeners had many compost classes planned for last spring. Then the shelter-in-place order came through.

If you've ever stepped in sticky gum, it's similar to what happens when an insect steps into milkweed pollinia. Take the wasps visiting the tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) on Thursday morning, July 16 in the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden.

Upcoming online meeting on July 30th 2020 from 8:30am to 12pm. Register for this ZOOM event at: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=30593 You will receive the ZOOM link for the meeting by email after the registration.

Woodrow Wilson Elementary school is located in Daly City, San Mateo County, a densely populated urban area near San Francisco. Over 72% of its 371 students qualify for the Free and Reduced Meal Program. The school has had no dedicated green space.

Dear Colleagues, The California State Library has announced their launch of the California Grants Portal, a single website to find all state grant opportunities. The portal can be accessed at: grants.ca.gov Thank you.

Dear Colleagues, The California Natural Resources Agency will be accepting proposals for the Youth Community Access Grant Program from July 14th, 2020 to September 16th, 2020.