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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

California Naturalist Course with Pepperwood Preserve

Jan 17, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026

This California Naturalist course will introduce you to the wonders of Sonoma County ecology and natural history through guided observation and stewardship. The course combines a science-based curriculum with guest lecturers, field excursions, and project-based learning to immerse you in the natural world of…
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

Sonoma Coast Oceans Intensive at Bodega Marine Lab CalNat

Jan 16, 2025 - Jan 25, 2025

Stewards is pleased to announce a new UC California Naturalist Certification Program – a Cal-Nat Oceans Intensive at Bodega Marine Lab! This is an in-person multi-day residential intensive program where students will stay at Bodega Marine Lab and spend their time exploring California natural history through…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

Spotlight: Henry Shaw, Class of 2024 MFP Volunteer (October 2025)

October 5, 2025
Henry Shaw UC Master Food Preserver Online Program VolunteerCounty of residence: Contra Costa Image credit: Henry Shaw, 2025. My love of food and cooking began as a small child at my mother’s side in the kitchen. Over the decades, both my culinary interests and kitchen skills have grown…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

Pear-fection: Apple-Pear-Cranberry Pie Filling (October 2025)

October 5, 2025
Kirsten Hansen, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteer Jar of pie filling on a marble countertop (Photo by Penny Pearson, used with permission).  October is peak apple and pear season across much of California. This tasty Apple-Pear-Cranberry pie filling makes the most of the season…
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Culinary Herbs - How to plant, grow and harvest
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Culinary Herbs - How to plant, grow and harvest - Orange County

Nov 9, 2025

Visit our Master Gardener information booth for this week’s topic: - "Culinary Herbs - How to plant, grow and harvest." Consider Cooking with herbs for the Holidays. Planned Give-away . (First come, First served).No Registration Required  $5.00 Entry to Sherman Library & Gardens, a non-profit…
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2026 Master Food Preserver Training

 The UC Master Food Preserver Program is open to individuals seeking to enhance community knowledge of home food preservation methods. Applicants for the UC Master Food Preserver Program must be willing to share the knowledge and skills they have learned from certification training through local…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Helpful Garden Tips October 2025

October 4, 2025
By Peyton Ellas, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
October is a busy month in the California garden. With warm days, cool nights, and anticipation of the rainy season, it is a month of transition out of the warm season and into the cool season, and preparation for winter. October has mostly pleasant weather for working outdoors, although some days may still…
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Have a Gardening Question? Submit a question to our   Master Gardener Helpline Send us a brief description of your problem and a photo if you can. When submitting photos of an issue, please also include a picture of the overall plant.   We'll respond via email unless requested…
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