Workshops

… It’s Strawberry Season! …Join us … We’re making and canning delicious …Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate! Learn how to preserve the bounty of the summer and about food safety, canning, and food preservation from the UC MasterFood Preservers of Orange County.Location:  Garden Grove LibraryTibor…

Bubble, Bubble, no toil and trouble!LEARN HOW TO FERMENT!The UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County will demonstrate the variousmethods of fermenting using research tested recipes.  An emphasis will be on food safety and methods of food preservation. CYPRESS LIBRARY5331 Orange AveCypress,…

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll dive into the flavorful world of fermentation! You’ll make your own jar of kimchi to take home and gain the skills to keep fermenting with confidence. We’ll also demonstrate how to brew kombucha. You'll leave with a kombucha starter (SCOBY) and detailed…

DescriptionThe Pioneer Veterans Hall is getting Ready for Wildfire! You’re invited to help us make this important community space safer and more inviting for years to come. The Hall has been chosen to showcase Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping for Amador County and beyond. It will become a publicly…

Discover how California native plants can provide seasonal beauty while supporting pollinators and local ecosystems. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for attracting and supporting pollinators in your yard.

  Join Kirsten Stember, naturalist and educator for the Santa Lucia Conservancy, to uncover the unique adaptations and native larval plants of 10 common native butterflies in Monterey County.For over 25 years, Kirsten has led interpretive walks at the Santa Lucia Preserve, situated within one of…

Do not miss this upcoming meeting hosted by The University of Arizona, Arizona Experiment Station and Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group (EVCWG) that is focused on the management of insect transmitted viruses in desert melon production. Two of our local UCCE Imperial County advisors, Ana Pastrana …

California Invasive Species Action Week is June 7-15, 2025! In recognition, Putah Creek Council will be hosting an Invasive Species Workshop on Wednesday, June 11th from 3:30PM-5:00PM. This workshop will cover: what makes a species invasive, common invasive species in the Putah Creek region, best…

Come join us for an open house! UC Master Gardeners and the Pacific Oaks Community Garden in El Cerrito are creating a Water Conservation Garden and Educational Center for the home gardener. We are in our third year experimenting with new and old technologies to collect and save water for growing vegetables…

Confused about the new Star Awards? Join us for an overview of the new program and its paperwork.