Nutrition & Health

UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Party Boards for All Occasions | El Dorado County

Event Date
Sep 17, 2026

Learn to build an enviable party board The holidays will soon be here. In this fun class we will present ideas and some recipes for your holiday party boards - canned goodies to impress your guests, flavored nuts, tasty, dehydrated produce, and spice mixes for dips and spreads. This class is suitable…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: A Beginner's Guide to Canning Jams and Jellies | El Dorado

Event Date
Jul 11, 2026

Basic Methods for Using Home Canning to Make Jams & Jellies Are you interested in learning home food preservation techniques, but don't know where to start? We'll teach you how! Come join us for this live demonstration and using home canning equipment and basic methods. Our UC Master Food Preservers…
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Central Sierra: Let's Make Mozzarella! | El Dorado County

Event Date
Mar 7, 2026

Make Mozzarella, Ricotta and Queso Fresco at Home  Make & Take Workshop! Come and learn how to safely make fresh mozzarella cheese in your home. We'll also show you how to make ricotta and queso fresco and discuss how to add spices/blends and herbs. Each participant will leave the class with…
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Central Sierra: Fun with Sauerkraut & Kombucha | El Dorado County

Event Date
Feb 21, 2026

Have Fun with Fermentation Join us for a Make and Take Fermentation class and leave with the knowledge to safely make your own kombucha and sauerkraut- just in time for St. Patrick's Day.Participants will leave with their own sauerkraut to finish fermenting at home and a scoby and starter Kombucha to…
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Central Sierra: Meals in Jars | El Dorado County

Event Date
Feb 7, 2026

Learn to Make Homemade Canned Food for Quick Meals  "Meals In Jars" says it all - pressure canned products that can be opened and served quickly for those busy days when meal prep needs to be simple and fast. In this class you will learn how to safely use a pressure canner and also get lots of creative…
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Event

Apple Tree Grafting

Event Date
Mar 7, 2026

Join UC Master Gardeners in a hands-on eventAPPLE TREE GRAFTING.Not only will you learn to graft a scion onto supplied root-stock to take home but you will also learn,Selecting Suitable Apple Tree Types for our Climate,Selecting Quality Scion Wood, &Sourcing Root Stock.There is a $15.00 non-refundable…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Bubbles & Brine: Adventures in Fermentation (Jackson, CA)

Event Date
Mar 21, 2026

Whether you are new to fermenting foods or a seasoned fermenter looking to refine your funky craft, this class offers a deep dive into the transformation of simple ingredients into culinary powerhouses. We will provide samples of every ferment demonstrated, giving you a firsthand look (and taste)…
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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Event

Care and Maintenance: Considerations in Garden Planning NEW

Event Date
Feb 25, 2026

In this workshop, we look at how maintenance requirements may factor into your garden choices. Flower growth habits, longevity, irrigation, sun and soil needs—these considerations and more make a difference in how much time you devote to your plants. We identify and address issues such as: How long will the…
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
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Plant Selection and Planting Techniques NEW

Event Date
Feb 18, 2026

This class will cover what to plant in various situations, such as raised beds, pots, grow bags, and in the ground. We will discuss planting methods like square foot gardening and lasagna gardening, and explain different techniques for growing plants, such as seed starting, winter sowing in jugs, and soil…
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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Event

Seed Starting

Event Date
Feb 3, 2026

Would you like to plant different varieties of summer vegetables than those that are available at the big box stores as starts? Learn to start your own plants from seed, and you can choose any variety you’d like! Our focus will be tomatoes and peppers. You say you don’t have a heated greenhouse? Not to worry…
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
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