Ongoing research

Looking for information in the wake of the Woolsey and Hill fires? For information about county resources for debris removal, erosion management, and how to access support for housing, financial support, and support for agricultural resource recovery, you can visit http://venturacountyrecovers.org/.

As I write this post, the first few drops of rain are falling on our part of the Sierra foothills since early October. Here in Auburn, those early autumn rains were enough to green up our annual rangeland; other parts of the foothills and Sacramento Valley weren't so fortunate.

We asked California Naturalists what it means to be a Naturalist. To Jen, being a Naturalist means lifelong learning, appreciating and loving, and sharing that love and appreciation with others. Sharing comes in many forms.

Local food producers: The recent wildfires are creating dangerous air pollution in our region. The biggest threat to your health is from inhaling the smoke. Protect your lungs by staying indoors whenever possible, and wearing a respirator mask when outdoors.

When a house is a home... Take the case of a syrphid fly, aka hover fly or flower fly. It's a cold and windy day, and it's tucked in the folds of a rock purslane, Calandrinia grandiflora, in Vacaville, Calif.

ave you ever been in the middle of a garden project and suddenly wondered how you got there? I pondered this question as I began what felt like my 10th hour of separating sunflower seeds from the chaff.

"George Compere." Non-entomologists may not recall his name, but entomologists--especially those who study biological control--definitely do. And whether you do or don't, you'll want to see the display featuring George Compere (1858-1928), at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, UC Davis.

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Dear Colleagues, The UC ANR Prune Workgroup is pleased to announce the 2018 Call for Dried Plum Research proposals. Both new proposals as well as renewals will be accepted.

Get inspired with recipes for Raspberry Chocolate Sauce, Savory Salt, and Herb Vinegars. Learn just how to dry those fresh herbs too.