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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Article

Gardening Safely After the Moss Landing Battery Fire: What We Know

March 20, 2025

By Atticus Rotoli

Update 5/27/25 In response to the fire at Vistra's Moss Landing battery plant in January of this year a new data dashboard is now available online with data on environmental testing and monitoring. It will continue to be updated throughout clean-up operations.Moss Landing Battery Fire Dashboard …

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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

June: Water Wise Strategies

As spring transitions into the dryer months of summer, now is the time to check and refine your irrigation system to keep your plants appropriately hydrated. Having healthy and hydrated plants is an important component of a Fire-smart Landscape. Healthy and hydrated plants:Are more difficult to…

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Fire-Smart Landscaping Tips

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Green Blog: Article

UC ANR fire expert highlights materials, components and actions that saved homes from LA fires

March 4, 2025

By Yana S Valachovic

Yana Valachovic, a member of UC ANR's Fire Network with a specialty in community resilience and the built environment, visited the sites of the L.A. fires to look for examples where surviving homes withstood the ferocity of the fire and for signs of defensible space and home hardening in action.

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UCCE Plumas-Sierra: Page

Forests of the Lost Sierra

Our forest and natural resources program seeks to provide the best and latest research-based information for all who live, work, and recreate in the forests of Plumas, Sierra, and Lassen Counties.

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University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Page

Healthy Living

4-H empowers you to be healthy in both body and mind. Having the confidence and skills to lead a healthy lifestyle improves your overall well-being and ability to tackle today's challenges.

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UCCE Central Sierra: Page

Central Sierra: Calendar

UC Central Sierra programming includes virtual and on-line training as well as in-person classes and workshops in Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, and Tuolumne Counties.

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University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Page

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor activities in 4-H range from science projects such as rocketry and astronomy, to shooting sports, sports and gardening. Many counties offer outdoor exploration projects to take advantage of learning in the diverse outdoor landscape in California.

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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Page

Fire-Smart Landscaping

One of the risks of living in WUI areas is the increased likelihood of wildfire. Photo: Snappygoat.com Defensible space are areas intentionally planned and maintained to reduce fire danger and to allow firefighters ample room to address embers and spot fires before they grow.

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University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Page

Projects

A 4-H project is a hands-on way for you to find your "spark" - something that you enjoy doing and that interests you.

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