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Monarch butterfly
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Visit a garden created for Fresno County children at the Garden of the Sun

May 8, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
 When UC Master Gardeners first envisioned a demonstration garden at McKinley and Winery avenues in Fresno more than 30 years ago, an area was set aside for Fresno County children to play and learn about growing plants. Today, when families and school groups walk into the area enclosed by a Chinese…
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Meadow flowers
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: May 9 - 16

May 8, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
The garden is in full bloom. Cut flowers and harvest produce frequently to encourage repeated production of flowers and veggies. Pull weeds and hoe often.TasksWater and mow lawn. Set mower higher to shade out weeds and keep roots cool.Be cautious when applying sulfur to grapevines for mildew control. Damage…
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4-H youth member
Thriving Forward: Article

From the Barn to Business School: How 4-H Shaped My Future

May 8, 2025
By Matthew R Rodriguez
 (The following article was written by 4-H youth member Lacie.)Hello! My name is Lacie. I’m 17 years old, a senior at Sutter Union High School, and proud to share that I’ll be attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa this fall to major in business. As I prepare for this exciting next chapter, I’ve…
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BEEF FIELD DAY 2025
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

BEEF FIELD DAY

May 31, 2025

Join UC Cooperative Extension and Tahoe Cattlemen’s Association for a Beef Field Day at the Sierra Foothill Research & Extension Center in Brown’s Valley. We will spend the morning in the field discussing pasture management, animal health, and disaster preparedness. Date: Saturday, May 31stTime: 8…
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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Water
Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Celebrating Water Awareness Month: Why May Matters in California

May 8, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
  Every drop counts, especially in California. That’s why May is officially recognized as Water Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the value of water in our lives, our landscapes, and our future.Why Water Awareness Month?Initiated in the early 1980s by the California Department of Water…
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Thriving Forward: Article

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Expanded ACEs (Part 2 of Series)

May 8, 2025
By Kaitlyn A Murray, Matthew R Rodriguez, Sally E Neas
IntroductionThe original conception of Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, provides important context for understanding how early traumatic life events have long-term health impacts. The original conception of ACEs focused on exposure to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect along with…
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SAVE THE DATE - Prune Research Tour Part 1
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

Prune Research Tour - Part 1

May 29, 2025

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Electrical Weed Control by Brad Hanson, Tong ZhenCropload mapping for thinning and in-season crop assessment by Matt Koball, Mike TurkovichLunch at 12noon hosted by CA Prune Board@ Chuy's Taqueria,m Winters
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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Entry holes from the greater shothole borer
Santa Cruz County: Page

2025 ISHB Science and Strategy Convening

Convening MaterialsDigital AgendaSelf Guided Tour GuideSelf Guided Tour Map (Georeferenced for use in mapping apps, i.e. Avenza or similar)Driving and parking Locations by GroupGroup 1 Directions and Parking Location (Zayante Trailhead)Group 2 Directions and Parking Location (Felton Bible Church)OverviewThe…
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TTTF - May 25
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

THIRD THURSDAYS THINGS from the FIELD

May 15, 2025

MAY TOP I C - W a l n u t P e s t M a n a g e m e n t C o n s i d e r a t i o n s 2 0 2 5The first hour will feature lunch and a UCCE talk. In May, Jhalendra Rijal, UCCE IPM Advisor will discuss what we have learned about flatheaded borer, a reemerging pest affecting walnut growers in the Valley from several…
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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