Will there be native bees and honey bees at the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Saturday, Feb. 21?Yes! There will be bumble bees, carpenter bees, orchard bees and orchid bees--live or specimens--at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, and honey bees and other pollinators in the UC Davis Bee…
This week (February 23-27, 2026) is National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), an event dedicated to raising awareness about invasive species, the threats they pose, and how we can slow their spread. When it comes to invasive species, your actions can have a big impact! What Can You Do? Take…
Many of us want to augment our pleasure in the garden by increasing our knowledge of and contact with wildlife - especially the birds.The key to having a rich variety of bird life in your garden– or other critters for that matter – means understanding the principle of the ecological niche - the role or place…
Join us February 25 for a seminar on Irrigation Scheduling with Gerardo Spinelli, Horticulture Production Advisor.Location: Farm Bureau Conference Room, Escondido (420 S Broadway)Time: 7:30–8:30 AMFree breakfast at 7:00 AMOr join via Zoom: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/93648400270?pwd…
This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray or waste. Learn how a garden water meter can be a useful tool to help understand your plants’ water requirements. This…
All forest landowners and managers, natural resource professionals and students, and interested members of the public are welcome to attend. Each field day will cover the same information. Join UC ANR Forestry, Fire, and Woody Biomass Advisors and the Biochar Coalition to learn about biochar…
Got a question about butterflies?You can engage with scientists at the Bohart Museum of Entomology from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 during the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day.The Bohart, located in Room 1124, Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Lane is one of 12 museums or…
Bird flu outbreaks often occur three to 10 days after spikes of waterfowl abundance within 2.5 miles of affected farms, says Maurice Pitesky, UCCE poultry specialist.
Learn to grow berries, tomatoes, squash, and beans in a short summer Join the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for an essential workshop dedicated to high elevation gardening in the summertime. In this free class, we will cover how to grow berries, tomatoes, beans, and squash.What You’ll Learn…
