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Giving Day
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TODAY is UC ANR #GivingDay!

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May 15 2025 - May 16 2025

Today is UC ANR #Giving Day and with your help we know we will dig deep and reach our goal to support work for a healthier California!  Donate at givingday.ucanr.eduRemember, every gift counts.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates. #Giving DayShare this message with friends and…
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Central Sierra: Pickle Palooza - (in person Jackson)

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Jul 19 2025

Did you know that many vegetables and fruits can be pickled, not just cucumbers? Join us to learn how to make a variety of pickled or fermented products. We’ll cover several techniques including refrigerator, freezer, fermented, and canned pickles.Plus, enjoy delicious samples while you learn!
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Fire Resilient Landscaping

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May 10 2025

As the damp and drizzly days of May give way to warmer and drier weather, the threat of fire season looms on the horizon. It is vital to prepare our landscapes to be resilient against the destructive forces of wildfires. If you're eager to learn how to create a fire-resistant garden, mark your calendars for…
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MCP Growing Your Own Cut Flower Garden - San Jose

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Jun 14 2025

Do you love to have fresh flowers in your home, brightening up your living spaces?  Do you want to attract beneficial insects and pollinators to your garden? Have you struggled to find the right flowers to grow for our Santa Clara county seasons?  Then this is the talk for you!  …
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Growing Your Own Cut Flower Garden - Milpitas

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Jun 21 2025

Do you love to have fresh flowers in your home, brightening up your living spaces? Do you want to attract beneficial insects and pollinators to your garden? Have you struggled to find the right flowers to grow for our Santa Clara County seasons? Then this is the talk for you! Join Master Gardener Laura…
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MCP Succulent Open House & Sale - San Jose

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May 17 2025

We have lots of new plants for you! Come see them and bring any succulent questions you may have!Free entrance; variable succulent pricesNote: The park charges $6 for parking, or you can park closer to our parcel on Chynoweth Avenue near Vauxhall Circle for free.Operated in partnership with the Santa Clara…
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Bees. Butterflies and other Pollinators - ZOOM Encore
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Bees. Butterflies and other Pollinators - ZOOM Encore

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May 12 2025

Note: This is an online encore of an earlier in-person talk. Register to receive the Zoom link.Ready to learn about pollination? Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!).We will discuss bee nesting habits,host and…
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Bees. Butterflies and other Pollinators
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Bees, Butterflies and other Pollinators

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May 11 2025

Ready to learn about pollination? Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!). We will discuss bee nesting habits,host and nectar plants and causes for decline in the been population – and some tips on attracting bees…
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Managing Pests in Your Garden
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Managing Pests in Your Garden

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May 10 2025

Are garden pests enjoying more of your harvest than you are? Lots of things are happening in the garden that can hurt your plants. Learn the difference between good and bad bugs and how to help your garden thrive. Learn from Orange County Master Gardeners how to safely use integrated pest management…
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Monarch Nature Trail
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Monarch Nature Trail

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May 3 2025

Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach!  Learn about Orange County's butterflypopulation as well as the native plants they depend on for survival.  Volunteer tasks for all ages include watering, seed…
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