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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Lunchtime in the Garden: See What’s in Bloom & Ask UC Master Gardeners

Event Date
Jul 1, 2026

Come see what’s in bloom and learn something new.The UC Master Gardener Program of San Luis Obispo County invites the public to Lunchtime in the Garden at the Garden of the Seven Sisters.Held the first Wednesday of each month from April through September, this informal drop-in event is a chance to explore…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Lunchtime in the Garden: See What’s in Bloom & Ask UC Master Gardeners

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Jun 3, 2026

Come see what’s in bloom and learn something new.The UC Master Gardener Program of San Luis Obispo County invites the public to Lunchtime in the Garden at the Garden of the Seven Sisters.Held the first Wednesday of each month from April through September, this informal drop-in event is a chance to explore…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Lunchtime in the Garden: See What’s in Bloom & Ask UC Master Gardeners

Event Date
May 6, 2026

Come see what’s in bloom and learn something new.The UC Master Gardener Program of San Luis Obispo County invites the public to Lunchtime in the Garden at the Garden of the Seven Sisters.Held the first Wednesday of each month from April through September, this informal drop-in event is a chance to explore…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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Igor's Urban Website!: Page

Urban streams, storms, and homeless populations

Starting in 2024, I have been collaborating on a large set of studies to examine conditions in urban streams across the San Francisco Bay Area.  These studies involve GIS modeling, remote sensing, and in-field stream surveying, as well as surveys of homeless encampments and interviews with residents. …
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Master Food Preservers of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Fun with Fermentation

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Aug 13, 2026

Have fun with fermentation! Learn the science behind how fermentation transforms vegetables into probiotic powerhouses. In this workshop we will let the lactobacillus do the work for us as we make fresh sauerkraut. Take home your very own jar of sauerkraut and watch the fermentation process up close. 
Master Food Preservers of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Grow Your Garden Workshop: Preserving Your Harvest

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Aug 8, 2026

UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County Liz Woodward and Jodi Bay present “Preserving Your Harvest: Best Practices for Handling and Storing the Produce From Your Garden for Optimal Freshness.” Using research-based guidance from the UC ANR, participants learn how proper postharvest care protects food…
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Lunchtime in the Garden: See What’s in Bloom & Ask UC Master Gardeners

Event Date
Apr 1, 2026

Come see what’s in bloom and learn something new.The UC Master Gardener Program of San Luis Obispo County invites the public to Lunchtime in the Garden at the Garden of the Seven Sisters demonstration garden.Held the first Wednesday of each month from April through September, this informal drop-in event is a…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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Master Food Preservers of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Let’s Get Spicy: Salsa Making Workshop

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Aug 6, 2026

Master the "Laws of Salsa" with the Master Food Preservers of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. In this delicious, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to balance flavors while following essential safety guidelines for home preservation.What you’ll do:Craft Your Signature Salsa: Dive into the world of…
Master Food Preservers of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Master Food Preservers of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

MFP at San Mateo County Fair

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Jun 6, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026

Come to the San Mateo County Fair and visit the UC Master Food Preservers in the Culinary Arts area in the Expo Hall. Find our table, talk us and try to win a prize! We will have be on hand everyday 11am-5pm with lots of great information, recipes, activities and more! On June 11 and 12 join us at 12pm…
Master Food Preservers of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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