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Kids Learning about Plants at Summer Camp session in Chapman Teaching Garden. Laura Lukes

The Real Dirt: Article

Living Lab: Chapman Community Teaching Garden

August 26, 2025

“Living Lab” is the perfect name for an innovative outdoor learning and teacher-training program that just might change a child’s life. Our Master Gardeners (MGs) Living Lab team offers a number of resources for local schools. This article focuses on our collaboration with the Chico Area Recreation District …

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A small yellow and black-striped wasp on the top of a metal can of soda.

Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Prime Time for Yellowjackets

August 26, 2025

By Lindsey Hack

It’s that time of year when yellowjackets can ruin your outdoor picnic or gathering. Yellowjacket wasps prey on other insects and scavenge on human food and garbage. Keep reading to learn what they are looking for and ways to get rid of them! Yellowjackets, sometimes called “meat bees,” defend their…

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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Seed Saving

Sep 6, 2025

Discover how to harvest and save seeds from your homegrown vegetables and flowers. Find out which kinds of seeds can be saved to plant next year. Includes a hands-on activity of harvesting seeds donated by our volunteers to use for your garden next year!