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UC Environmental Stewards: Page

California Naturalist Partners

Below is an alphabetized list of partners that offer the California Naturalist certification course by regions of California. San Francisco & Monterey Bay AreasAlameda Creek AllianceAll Hands EcologyConservation Society of California - Oakland ZooGrassroots EcologyHayward Area Recreation and Park…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Here's what's NEW in 2026

March 2, 2026
By Hedwig L Van Den Broeck
The 2026 Great Tomato Plant Sale Is Bursting with Flavor! Jump to : Helpful Articles and Growing TipsThe countdown has begun for the 2026 Great Tomato Plant Sale (GTPS) in Contra Costa County—and we’re especially excited about this year’s selection.Yes, your beloved, tried-and-true favorites are…
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Honey bee nectaring
Bug Squad: Article

Learning About Bees at the UC Davis Bee Haven

March 2, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 It was a great day to learn about bees. The weather cooperated, the bees buzzed, and 632 people looked for the queen in the bee observation hive,  wandered through the garden, and admired the art. And they took home seed cookies to plant at home.The occasion: The UC Davis Bee Haven open house…
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ANR Digital Accessibility: Article

Town Hall February 2026 Q&A Report

March 2, 2026
By Stephen Dampier
Town HallFebruary 2026  Question and Answers:Q: Will there be a template for meeting/workshop flyers?A: Templates include event fliers, letterhead, one-column fact sheet, two-column fact sheet. Powerpoints coming soon.Q: Are IWP pages inherently compliant?A: Not yet. The IWP team will be reviewing…
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UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County: Page

Garden Resources

Garden Resources is the place where you can find our workshop calendar, upcoming events, pest management information and publications such as the Curious Gardener quarterly newsletter and our Western Sierra Foothills Garden Guide.
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UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County: Page

Workshops and Special Events

Workshops and Special Events: Sierra Foothill Native Plant Series #1 - Native Plants: The Big Picture April 4, 2026, 10:00am - noonGrass Valley Vets Hall, 255 S. Auburn Street, Grass ValleyAs an introduction to concepts, we’ll cover throughout our native-plant series, learn how to achieve both…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

How to Safely Dehydrate Food at Home With or Without a Dehydrator (Online Delivery Program)

Apr 14, 2026

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on food safety principles and practical techniques for preserving food through dehydration.You’ll learn how different drying approaches, including:Solar dryingOpen-air dryingMicrowave dryingForced-air drying …
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Back to the Basics – Indigenous Gardening Techniques

March 2, 2026
By Carolyn Borden, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyMost home gardeners rely on the convenience of nearby nursery centers to select non-native plants from all over the world for planting and to purchase gardening tools, irrigation supplies, fertilizer, and pesticide. Modern gardens often focus on space…
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