UC ANR South Coast Research and Extension Center, University of California Cooperative Extension, Orange County and Irvine Ranch Water District hosted a three-part landscape design basics workshop for homeowners seeking to make landscape improvements and take advantage of rebates from their local wa...
Eager to learn how one might create black gold', workshop participants gave their full attention to presenter Carol Chirpich, UCCE Orange County Master Gardener, during the "Practical Composting for Small Spaces" workshop on May 19th, as she provided them with the knowledge to create the perfect com...
In collaboration with OC Food Bank, (25) ASICS employess came to UC ANR South Coast REC, as part of their team building exercises during Earth Week. Tammy Majcherek, Explained how rare and important it is to receive and be able to provide those in need with fresh fruits and vegetables.
If you are planning to do your part for the environment this Sunday by planting in your garden, be sure to check out the article below about UC IPM's new insectary plants webpage by Stephanie Parreira - you will be glad you did! Home is where the habitat is: This Earth Day, consider installing insec...
UC Cooperative Extension, Orange County (UCCE) programs (4-H, EFNEP, Master Gardeners) and the UC ANR South Coast REC teamed up with the StandUp for Kids to organize the Kids Day Celebration field trip to the Center on Saturday, March 24th, 2018.
Practical Composting for Small Spaces' Eager to learn how one might create black gold', workshop participants gave their full attention learning how to create the perfect compost set-up for their landscape big or small The workshop captured all of the basics: why compost, how to make a bin, what ma...
As part of the California climate, periodic droughts will continue to be cause for concern when it comes to managing water use. UC recently launched a video series that addresses awareness and planning during a drought and in times of abundant water. For more information go to: http://ucanr.
South Coast Research and Extension Center Cherimoya Taste Testing The South Coast Research and Extension Center hosted over (250) visitors coming from all over California attending the annual Cherimoya Tasting on January 19, 2018.
If you are growing any crops, rural or urban, please be sure to fill out the the Census of Agriculture. This census counts farms and ranches and those who operate them.