The Stanislaus Sprout

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Celebrating Trees on Arbor Day

April 29th, 2024
These trees which he plants, and under whose shade he shall never sit, he loves them for themselves, and for the sake of his children and his children's children, who are to sit beneath the shadow of their spreading boughs.
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Gardening with Succulents Workshop - May 4, 2024 Space Available

April 24th, 2024
By Anne E Schellman
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. -12:00 pm Cost: $30 Location: emailed to participants. Instructors: UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus County Master Gardeners Roxanne Campbell, Rho Yare, and Sandy Mann. Sign Up: Space is limited, register by paying online at https://ucanr.
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Being Wise about Water Use in our Gardens

April 22nd, 2024
Earth is known as the Blue Planet since from space one can see it is about 71% covered with water. However, about 99% of that water is either ocean salt water or saline water. Less than 1% is freshwater and much of that freshwater is trapped in glaciers or underground where it is inaccessible.
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Earth Day is April 20, 2024

April 16th, 2024
By Anne E Schellman
This weekend, the weather should be warm and sunny*. If you are looking for a fun and free outdoor event that celebrates sustainability, check out the City of Modesto's Earth Day Event at Graceda park this Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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