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Flyer advertising the South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Celebration Event scheduled for April 12th 2025
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Central Sierra: Earth Day Celebration (LT MG)

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Apr 12 2025

The UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe will be participating at this event hosted by the South Lake Brewing Company.  Join us in celebrating Earth Day with some education and fun that everyone can enjoy!
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Webinar: When Wildlife Become Pests

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Sep 18 2025

Wildlife such as coyotes, birds, rodents, raccoons, skunks, and opossums can become pests in urban areas. In this webinar you will learn how to identify, prevent, and manage common negative human-wildlife interactions and pest problems. We will also discuss the types of beneficial ecosystem services wildlife…
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Webinar: Managing Invasive Plants

Event Date
Aug 21 2025

In California, invasive plants cause problems such as increasing wildfire risk, damaging ecosystems, and affecting recreation activities. Join us to learn about the impacts of invasive plants and ways you can help prevent the spread of invasive plants.About the Urban and Community IPM Webinar …
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Be Wildfire Safe & Ready

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Apr 26 2025

Be Wildfire Safe & ReadyDescription: UC Master Gardeners will staff an education table at the Be Wildfire Safe & Ready event sponsored by the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management. Stop by the table to learn how to protect your home by creating defensible space and maintaining your…
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Zesty Success: Cultivating Citrus in Containers in San Francisco

Event Date
Apr 13 2025

Zesty Success: Cultivating Citrus in Containers in San FranciscoDescription: Discover the joy of growing delicious citrus fruits right on your San Francisco balcony or deck! This presentation will focus on cultivating vibrant lemon, lime, kumquat, and select orange trees in containers, suited for our…
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Growing Natives Garden Tour - San Carlos Native Plant Habitat Garden

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Apr 13 2025

Growing Natives Garden Tour - San Carlos Native Plant Habitat GardenDescription: Visit the UC Master Gardener’s Native Plant Habitat Garden at the San Carlos City Center. Since 2019, the 8,000 square foot garden has been home to over 100 species of low-water native plants. It was designed by UC…
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Try Growing Nutritious Microgreens

April 23rd, 2025
 If you don't have outdoor space or want a fun indoor project, try growing fresh and nutritious microgreens. You can grow these tender and tasty greens year-round and enjoy them in soups, salads, sandwiches, stir fries and more. A minimal amount of space and supplies are needed. And you can harvest your…
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Adult convergent lady beetles congregating on a log.
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Releasing Ladybugs in the Garden

April 23rd, 2025
Lady beetles (known more commonly as ladybugs) are often sold in nurseries and garden centers to control aphids. But will releasing them actually solve your pest problem, and if so, how can you release them correctly? There are about 200 species of lady beetles in California, varying in color, size, and…
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Young Naturalists celebrate Earth Day with lasting impact across California

April 21st, 2025
By Ricardo A Vela
A team from UC Environmental Stewards has collaborated with partners from the California Conservation Corps, California 4-H Youth Development, and local community-based organizations to deliver 27 California Naturalist Certification courses connecting young adults ages 18 to 25 with California’s rich natural…
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