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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

2025 LEAP Awards recognize excellence in healthy eating and active living across California

September 3, 2025
By Carolyn D Rider, Summer J Cortez
The Nutrition Policy Institute’s CalFresh Healthy Living Evaluation team, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health, is thrilled to announce recognition of 123 schools, 85 out-of-school time programs, and 106 early care and education programs across California as recipients of the 2025…
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Four Legged Fuel Reduction

September 3, 2025
By Daniel K Macon
My Four-Legged Fuel Reduction Strategy When I took this job as the UC Cooperative Extension Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor for the Central Sierra Multi-County Partnership, I purchased a home on six acres between the Calaveras County communities of Mountain Ranch and Railroad Flat. My home sits…
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The Savvy Sage: Article

Ask a Master Gardener

September 3, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
This series provides answers to selected questions recently submitted to the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County Help Desk. Question: My cantaloupe and green bean plants are being eaten down to the ground by a pest. Any suggestions on a pesticide to use?Answer: Before you can determine the best way to…
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Grown in Marin: Event

Virtual Employer Info Session

Sep 11, 2025

Join Marin County Supervisor Dennis Rodoni’s Office, County of Marin, West Marin Fund, and the Workforce Alliance of the North Bay (WANB) for a virtual session to explore workforce resources for local employers.This session is open to all local employers—businesses, nonprofits, independent contractors, and…
Grown in Marin
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Learn how to make a succulent wreath for winter
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Create a Winter Succulent Wreath

Nov 15, 2025

 Learn about succulents and make a beautiful wreath. Instructions and all materials are provided by UC Master Gardeners. The $75 fee includes instructions and all materials. Registration required.
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Learn how to make a succulent wreath for winter
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Create a Winter Succulent Wreath

Nov 1, 2025

 Learn about succulents and make a beautiful wreath. Instructions and all materials are provided by UC Master Gardeners. The $75 fee includes instructions and all materials. Registration required.
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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learn how to garden with california native plants
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Adding Beauty and Interest to Your Garden with California Native Plants

Oct 19, 2025

 There are many wonderful California native shrubs and perennials that make perfect additions to existing gardens and are great replacements for better known non-native plants.  And because they are native to this climate, they are better able to withstand the swings in rainfall and temperature we…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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learn to increase garden biodiversity for a healthy ecosystem
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Healthy Ecosystems Depend on Biodiversity

Oct 25, 2025

 Climate Change is creating havoc on the world around us. What can home gardeners do to support the environment around them? How can you make your garden come alive? Master Gardener Suzanne Clarke will suggest ways to attract beneficial insects and butterflies to your garden. Presented By…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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learn the difference between good garden bugs and bad bugs
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Good Bugs vs. Bad Bugs

Oct 18, 2025

 This talk will assist home gardeners in creating productive vegetable gardens using insectary plants that are intentionally introduced to attract the “good” bugs to your garden. These “good" bugs will help to biologically control the “bad" bugs that cause damage to plants.Presented By: Sonoma County…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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Master Gardener succulent sale Sept 2025
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Succulent Sale at Petaluma Bounty Farm

Sep 13, 2025

 Join us for the sixth annual plant sale at Petaluma Bounty Farm. Find a wide assortment of drought-tolerant succulents propagated by Sonoma County Master Gardeners. Four-inch and one-gallon succulents starting at just $5 will be available along with an impressive array of container arrangements.We…
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