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MORE CEO Susie Davies; Mariana Garcia and Cailin McLaughlin of CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE; Luanne McGowan of MORE; Carmela Padilla of CFHL, UCCE; and Andra Nicoli, CFHL, UC state office
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Adults with disabilities learn nutrition, grow gardening and cooking skills

August 21, 2023
By Michael Hsu
A nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in El Dorado County, MORE has found kindred spirits in helping their clients live fuller and healthier lives the staff and volunteers of University of California Master Gardeners and CalFresh Healthy Living, UC.
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A volunteer shows spiders and other creatures to students
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Latino students shine (and squeal) at 4-H Nature Explorers Day Camp

August 9, 2023
By Linda Forbes
University of California Cooperative Extension, 4-H Youth Development Program in Santa Clara County partnered with multiple community organizations to hold a 4-H Nature Explorers Day Camp at Escuela Popular Bilingual Academy in East San Jose from July 17 to July 21.
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