Green Blog

UC Cooperative Extension in Ventura County will host the Climate & Agriculture: Farming in a Changing Climate workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Invasive goldspotted oak borers have been newly detected in Ventura County. UC ANR is calling on community scientists to track down these bugs to help protect native oak trees.

UCCE specialist Monica Palta is launching a research project to gauge whether pocket parks are delivering on environmental and social goals.

About 50 people participated in the Forester Prescribed Fire Training Exchange, which gathered foresters, land managers, fire experts and cultural practitioners. See the video.

Evidence shows that frequent fire — through practices like prescribed fire or Indigenous cultural burning — can improve forest health and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire.