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National Moth Week, July 21-29, celebrates the beauty, life cycles and habitats of moths. What's not to celebrate? And you can do so at the University of California, Davis.

Can you distinguish a moth from a butterfly? Ever seen a display of colorful tropical moths? Would you like to observe what species of moths are attracted to light traps?

California agritourism operators report regularly that navigating the permitting and regulatory process is a major challenge for farmers trying to invite the public onto their land for festivals, tours, dinners, classes, lodging or other activities.

Reposted from the UCANR news Douglas DeWitt McCreary, UC Cooperative Extension natural resources specialist, died on Feb. 15 in Grass Valley. He was 72.

Although it's not quite time to plant yet, it is definitely time to get your garden plan together. Luckily, your local Master Gardeners have several upcoming events where you can not only learn all about gardening, but can buy all your seedlings as well.

Douglas DeWitt McCreary, UC Cooperative Extension natural resources specialist, died on Feb. 15 in Grass Valley. He was 72.

Para ms de 200 adolescentes en California, incluyendo 45 latinos, el ltimo fin de semana de enero fue el escenario de una experiencia nica, llena de actividades fsicas y talleres que les ayudarn a construir un futuro exitoso.

For more than 200 youngsters in California, including 45 Latinos, the last weekend of January was a unique experience, full of physical activities and workshops that will help them build a successful future.

Every two years, volunteers, youth and staff gather to learn, explore, and connect at the California 4-H Camping Conference. This year it will be held April 6-8 at Camp Redwood Glen in San Mateo County. The gathering has become an anticipated high-point for those involved in the 4-H camp scene.

The Asian citrus psyllid, the most devastating threat to the worldwide citrus industry, may have met its match.