UCCE Central Sierra

Workshops, Research & Training

Would you like information about our workshops? 

We offer many workshops throughout the year on various subject matter such as, Agriculture, Small Farms, Food Preservation, Invasive Weed Control, and Wildfire - Protecting Your Home, just to name a few. Please add your name to our mailing list to receive information on our next workshop.

Join the UC California Naturalist Certification Course, starting May 28th, 2026 at Calaveras Big Trees State Park. 

The California Naturalist Program is returning to Calaveras Big Trees State Park for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Sierra Nevada’s ecology. This immersive course combines an engaging science curriculum with hands-on field experiences, creative problem-solving, authentic citizen science projects, and meaningful community service.

The program fee is $310 and course dates are:

Thursdays: May 28, June 4, 18 & 25 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Fridays: May 29, June 5, 19 & 26 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

 Click this link to register for the UC CalNaturalist Certification

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Flier for the UC California Naturalist Certification Course for 2026, starting on May 28th, 2026 at Big Trees National Park in Calaveras County.

 

Ongoing Research and Trials

Virtual Fencing

Workshop Educational Material Archive

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