Pest Management & Plant Health

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Climate Stewards Course with American River Conservancy

Event Date
Sep 17 2025 - Nov 19 2025

The UC Climate Stewards seeks to foster a committed corps of volunteers ready to effectively engage in transformative local solutions to promote community and ecosystem resilience in a changing climate. This ten week course will introduce you to social-emotional resilience and trauma-aware practices, climate…
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Webinar: When Wildlife Become Pests

Event Date
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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2025 California Date Palm Workshop

Event Date
Apr 23 2025

Join us for the upcoming 2025 California Date Palm Workshop event where you will learn about date production. There will be presentations on irrigation, nutrients, disease, pests, and regulations. “The workshop brings together researchers, growers and stakeholders to discuss recent research…
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Webinar: Mediterranean Oak Borer & Other Pests of California Oaks

Event Date
Apr 10 2025

The Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB) is an invasive ambrosia beetle that infests several species of white oaks in California: valley oak, blue oak, and Oregon oak. The beetle is spreading rapidly in Napa, Lake, Sonoma, and Sacramento Counties and has been detected in neighboring El Dorado, Yolo, and Mendocino…
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Garden Talk: Best practices for roses (Livermore)

Event Date
Nov 8 2025

Roses are a garden favorite. We will be discussing how to get your rose gardens ready for winter. We'll cover some best practices as well as some of the best low-water/low-effort varieties. All events are outdoors and are subject to weather and Master Gardener's discretion.
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Forest Stewardship Workshop - Sonoma County

Event Date
Jan 21 2025 - Mar 18 2025

Save the Date! Register now for the CA Forest Stewardship Workshop - Sonoma County Online January 21 -- March 18, 2025, and in-person Saturday, February 22nd, Sonoma County Join the workshop to understand and protect your forests by developing a Forest Management Plan.
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