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A stroll through a leafy, green garden can give one temporary relief from life's harshness. During her career, Rachel Surls has used gardens to cultivate healthier communities, whether they are growing nutritious food or providing science lessons for students.

Erickson named UCCE nutrition, health and food systems advisor for East Bay Alexa Erickson joined UCCE on Oct. 9 as an assistant community nutrition, health and food systems advisor serving Contra Costa and Alameda counties.

The 2023-24 call for UC Cooperative Extension advisor and specialist positions is underway. Get involved in the process to identify our priority positions. We plan to release 20 new priority UCCE advisor positions and 10 new priority UCCE specialist positions.

What else deserves kudos? Share your good news by emailing to contentpipeline@ucanr.edu. Webb-Martinez honored for evaluation Katherine Webb-Martinez, director of Program Planning and Evaluation, received an award on Oct.

Giving Tuesday is Nov. 28. Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities, is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.