Vegetation Management

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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Firewise Landscaping at Pioneer Veterans Hall

Event Date
Oct 18, 2025

The service project is an opportunity to engage community volunteers in demonstrating why and how to create Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping around a multi-use public meeting hall, the Pioneer Veterans Hall, to reduce wildfire risk. This opportunity is made possible through partnerships at the state…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Event

July Garden Talk - Fire Safe Landscape

Event Date
Jul 7, 2025

Fire Safe Landscape.Join UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County online for a Garden Talk on Fire Safe Landscape.Topics Covered will be:Meaning of Fire SafeDefensible SpaceLandscaping for FireChoosing Plants 
UCCE in Santa Barbara County
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

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 …
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

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…
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Controlling Weeds (EDC MG)

Event Date
May 24, 2025

Join the El Dorado County Master Gardeners to learn about weeds commonly found in the home landscape, their culture, and control strategies. Well also discuss highly aggressive non-native weeds which have been introduced into El Dorado County.
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

The Good Bugs That Control Invasive Pests (Part 2)

April 13, 2026
By Lindsey Hack
In Part 1 of this story, we covered some basics of biological control. Now let’s talk about some of the good bugs helping to control invasive pests in California. Controlling yellow starthistle one weevil at a time Yellow starthistle (or YST) is a harmful invasive plant that is established and…
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

The Good Bugs That Control Invasive Pests (Part 1)

April 9, 2026
By Lindsey Hack
You have probably heard about the “good bugs” that eat pest insects around your home and garden, like ladybugs, lacewings, and spiders. You may have even purchased some beneficial insects or nematodes at a garden store. Good bugs can also help us manage invasive species, but the process is a bit more…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Collection

Lake Tahoe Basin | Articles

Articles by the UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin contain information and lessons about gardening in the region, and are based on the best science and research as well as experience of the area's Master Gardeners. 
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Invasive Species: Nature’s Troublemakers

March 11, 2026
By Lindsey Hack
California is famous for its scenic wilderness and biological diversity. Unfortunately, our state’s unique ecosystems are in danger, and invasive species are among the biggest threats to our environment. Invasive species can cause all kinds of environmental damage, such as harming wildlife, disrupting our…
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