Welcome to UCCE Trinity County
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is a partnership between federal, state, county, and local government agencies as well as individuals and private entities.
UCCE is a state-wide network of agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and consumer science advisors and educators conducting research and extending results to farmers, ranchers, forest land owners, students, teachers, and interested citizens. Thousands of volunteers extend our reach through the Master Gardener Program, Master Food Preserver Program, and the California 4-H Youth Development Program.
Below are the programs offered by UCCE Trinity County:
4-H
The 4-H Youth Development Program promotes hands-on, experiential learning for all youth ages 5-18. The program helps young people discover and develop their potential through offering a range of experiences and projects.
Master Gardener
Master Gardeners extend UC research-based information to the public about home horticulture. In exchange for the training and materials received from the University of California, Master Gardeners perform volunteer services in a variety of venues.
CalFresh Healthy Living
CalFresh Healthy Living promotes healthy lifestyles by addressing childhood obesity, family and consumer well-being, food security, and food safety. The program offers nutrition education and serves low income residents through the UC CalFresh Program, formerly known as the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP).
Forestry
The Forestry Program works with private forest landowners, registered professional foresters, agencies, and forest industry personnel, with an emphasis on education outreach programs focused on forest stewardship and wildfire protection.
Livestock & Natural Resources
The Livestock & Natural Resources Program works with livestock producers on a variety of issues including quality assurance, range management, irrigated pasture, and water quality.
County Office 2024
Best way to reach the UCCE Trinity office is by email or phone:
UCCE Trinity County Support Staff (all programs)
Grace Hung
(530) 623-3746
4-H
Erin Paradis
(530) 224-4900
Master Gardener
(530) 623-3746
CalFresh Healthy Living
Nora Hall
(530) 623-3746
Forestry
(530) 224-4900
Livestock & Natural Resources
Larry Forero
Current News
Available Resources: Recovering from Wildfire
The University of California has numerous publications and other sources of information that may help residents and forest landowners affected by recent wildfires. These include:
Home Landscaping for Fire covers defensible space, how your home catches fire in a wildfire, and fire-resistant landscaping. Consider suggestions for fire-resistant plants.
Home Survival in Wildfire-Prone Areas: Building Materials and Design will help those seeking ideas to make their home more fire-resistant or planning to rebuild. Read more information at Firewise USA.
Planning and Permitting Forest Fuel-Reduction Projects on Private Lands in California presents key considerations and insights into selecting the appropriate permit to facilitate fuel-reduction projects on private lands for both before and after wildfires.
Forest landowners will find useful information on levels of fire intensity/damage, assessing tree damage, salvage timber, and reforestation in Recovering From Wildfire: A Guide for California's Forest Landowners.
Burned Oaks: Which Ones will Survive? will help you determine whether scorched oaks should be removed or potentially resprout.
Employment Opportunities
Upcoming Events
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 Master Gardener Training Course Finishes | 12/4/2024 |
| 4-H Council Meeting | 12/9/2024 |
| Master Gardener Monthly Meeting | 1/9/2025 |
| 4-H Council Meeting | 2/10/2025 |
| Master Gardener Monthly Meeting | 2/13/2025 |
| MG Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop | 2/22/2025 |
| Master Gardener Monthly Meeting | 3/13/2025 |
| 4-H Presentation Day | 3/22/2025 |
| Master Gardener Monthly Meeting | 4/10/2025 |
| 4-H Council Meeting | 4/14/2025 |
