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A female green sweat bee on a coneflower. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

The Wearing of the Green

March 17, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 St. Patrick's Day is a good time to celebrate the Wearing of the Green in the insect world.The metallic green sweat bee,  Agapostemon texanus, also known as "the ultra green sweat bee," fits the bill. The green bill.The female is metallic green from head to thorax to abdomen. The male, however, is…
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This is to test clearfix

March 17, 2026
By Stephen Dampier
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Be Firewise with Fire Resistant Landscaping

March 16, 2026
It’s finally springtime, and many of us are adding new plants to our gardens. That means it is also a good time to review the principles of creating defensible space around our homes. Fire is a normal part of the natural environment in California, so if you live in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), it’s…
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Invasive Shothole Borers: Event

Southern California Oak Woodlands: Fire, Change and Collaborative Stewardship

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May 13, 2026

This interactive workshop will bring together land managers, researchers, Tribes, Tribal organizations, policymakers, and community members to explore how fire shapes oak ecosystems and how collaborative stewardship can build resilience in a rapidly changing environment.Participants will engage with the…
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Fertilizing with Manure

March 16, 2026
By Help Desk Team
As we prepare for spring and summer planting and look for ways to improve soil health, the question of using manure as a fertilizer comes up. Recently we were asked if it is ok to use the cow “patties” one can find in areas grazed by cows as a garden fertilizer.First, a few things to know about using manure…
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Doctoral candidate CC Edwards with her winning project. (UC Davis Photo)

A 'Little Bang' That Won a Coveted UC Davis Prize

March 16, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Congrats to UC Davis doctoral candidate, mosquito researcher, and entrepreneur Carla-Crista ("CC")  Edwards.Edwards just won a $1000 prize from the UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s  “Little Bang! Pitch Plus Poster Competition" for her innovative business plan…
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Asian Citrus Psyllid Survey

March 16, 2026
By Bodil N Cass
UC ANR Asian Citrus Psyllid Distribution & Management Website Evaluation SurveyWe are currently updating the UC ANR Asian Citrus Psyllid Distribution and Management Website, available here to review before this survey: https://ucanr.edu/site/asian-citrus-psyllid-distribution-and-management …
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