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Shasta County: Article

2025 September Tips 'N Topics

August 28, 2025
By Mari Szynal
Registration is OPEN !Achievement Awards & Ice Cream SocialLivestock Judging DaysYQCA TrainingNational 4-H WeekCloverbud Meeting Dates2025-26 Event ScheduleBirthdays this MonthTown Hall Meeting Dates 
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yellow sticky monkey flower
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Plants on the Coastal Road Trip-Part I

August 28, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Tina SaraviaAlong a well-maintained trail off the parking lot of our first stop on the Sonoma coast, I eyed an old, familiar-looking plant - the bright yellow sticky monkey flower (Diplacus aurantiacus). My first excited response was to touch it to check if it was indeed sticky. Upon contact and…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Fresh Today, Flavor Tomorrow: Preserving Herbs Made Simple (Online Delivery Program)

Sep 28, 2025

Fresh herbs are delicious but fleeting. In this class, UC Master Food Preservers will show you simple, safe methods to preserve herbs without expensive equipment, just using items you likely already have at home. Save money, reduce waste, and enjoy the flavors of your garden or farmers’ market all year long.
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Agricultura y Recursos Naturales: Page

Recursos/Resources - 2025

 La División de Agricultura y Recursos Naturales de la Universidad de California  UC ANR) celebra el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana (HHM) del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre de cada año. Durante este mes UC ANR reconoce las contribuciones, la cultura y la historia de los latinos, y…
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Assorted micro-moths that Jeff Smith has curated. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

This Super-Tiny Fairy Longhorn Moth Has Quite a History

August 27, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 If you're accustomed to seeing large moths with a 10-inch wingspan, you won't believe this micro moth.Entomologist Jeff Smith, volunteer curator of the prized Lepidoptera collection at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, UC Davis, has just curated a metallic Papua New Guinea (PNG) moth with a 1.4…
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UC Oaks: Page

FAQ

What is the oak tree's trunk growing rate per year?Your question is valid; however, there is no answer that can be used since oaks grow in so many diverse soils and climates. Additionally, because of the variety of oak species (both tree and shrub) forms, no two species will react the same to similar…
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sheep in oak woodlands
UC Oaks: Page

Livestock Management on Rangelands

 Unlike much of the land at higher elevations which is publicly owned, 80% of the oak woodlands in California are privately held.The majority is used for grazing, primarily for beef cattle. It is therefore essential that these property owners understand the importance of oak woodland conservation and be…
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land use and oaks
UC Oaks: Page

Planners & Policy

 There are many threats to oaks, but one of the most significant today is the impact from residential and commercial development. Local planning plays a key role in oak woodland conservation.The University of California has worked extensively on planning issues during the last several decades to help…
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