Alameda

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

Learn how to safely prepare, freeze, and dehydrate fresh strawberries to enjoy their sweet flavor long after the season ends. This session will cover best practices for handling and storing berries to preserve quality and reduce waste. 

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.

Stop by the UC Master Gardeners of Alameda County booth to learn about pollinator-friendly gardening and get your questions answered. at the 25th Annual Bird and Butterfly Festival on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coyote Hills Regional Park. Enjoy a full day of fun with nature crafts,…

Learn how to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to your garden oasis. Discover plant selection, layout design, and nurturing practices that encourage these beneficial creatures to flourish in your garden sanctuary. This event is free.

Learn about adopting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) eco-friendly strategies to manage pests in your garden. Explore Integrated Pest Management techniques, emphasizing non-toxic solutions and minimizing pesticide use to promote a healthy garden ecosystem.

Join us at the Oxford Tract for a pop-up plant sale! Our tomatoes, peppers and eggplants are big, healthy and ready to go out to the garden, so stop by to purchase some on Sunday, April 6th! Credit card only. $4 per plant.

Learn the art of gardening in containers to maximize space and flexibility. UC Master Gardeners will share tips on selecting containers, choosing organic soil, and optimizing sunlight exposure for thriving plants that can be moved as needed. This event is free.

Save water while maintaining a lush garden. Understand plant water requirements, soil management, and explore efficient irrigation systems like drip irrigation. Discover how to select drought-tolerant plants for a sustainable garden.