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We are excited to announce a series of one day workshops focusing on virtual fencing. Workshops will cover different topics related to virtual fencing, including livestock management, funding opportunities, targeted grazing applications, and more.  Each workshop will be different so we hope you will…

Free Backyard Composting 2026 Workshops Join Master Gardeners to learn about worm or backyard composting - choose your own adventure!  For those taking the backyard composting portion, after concluding the workshop you may purchase a discounted compost bin for $20.00 (One bin per household).  Worm…

Calaveras County Demonstration GardenSUMMER HOURS: Thursdays | 9:00AM - 1:00PM Hoo boy, the hot stuff has arrived for real, hasn't it? Perhaps like us you are upping your watering routines to keep up with all the thirsty plants. The garden is thriving, abuzz with life and activity. We hope you'll…

Discover the natural and cultural history of California with the 2026 California Naturalist Program at the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum! 🌿🌼Join us for an engaging experience exploring local ecosystems, sustainability, native plants, wildlife, and the rich history of the rancho landscape. Through hands…

Take any of the following courses in the Environmental Conservation Program at American River College Department of Natural Resources to obtain California Naturalist Certification. Environmental Conservation is an interdisciplinary program that advances the understanding of ecological systems and their…

Honors GEOG 170 Geography of California Section #3168, 3 UnitsTo earn certification as a California Naturalist at Grossmont College requires successful completion of Honors Geography of California (Honors GEOG 170) - a co-designed course with the University of California that explores the natural…

BIO 21 California Naturalist, 3 UnitsIntroduction to California's unique ecology and stewardship of California's natural communities with certification as a California Naturalist and training in Project Learning Tree. The UC ANR California Naturalist program uses a science curriculum, hands-on learning,…

BIOL 14 Field Biology, 4 unitsBirds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, trees and shrubs of Southern California. Identification, ecology methods of observing and recording.Dates: August 24 - December 13, 2026Delivery Mode: In-PersonLecture: Monday(s), 8:45 AM - 11:55 AMLab: Wednesday(s), 8:45 AM - 11:55…

ENVS 1 Introduction to Environmental Science, 4 unitsRelationship of living organisms to the environment, including human impact on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Emphasis is placed on understanding of biological and physical science issues currently faced by society. Includes…

The Climate Stewards certification combines communication training, climate science, participatory science, and field-based learning focused on floodplains, wetlands, valley oak riparian forest, vernal pool grasslands, and compatible agriculture within the lower Cosumnes watershed.Dates: August 26 - November…

Discover the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Mount Diablo Range and East Bay Hills in this California Naturalist course. Through a blend of online classes with guest lectures, and in-person field trips, participants explore the region’s diverse habitats—from oak woodlands and chaparral to…

Open to students and community members of all ages, join any of the following courses in the Biology department under Ecology, Diversity, and Conservation offered throughout the year to obtain California Naturalist certification. Upon successful completion of course requirements, participants will have the…

Hello Lassen County 4-H Families,It is that time of year to enroll in the 4-H program.  New this year, projects are not added to clubs for enrollment until an approved project plan has been received.  So, if you are enrolling and don’t see a project that you thought would be offered, please contact…

Sierra Forever and Eastern Sierra Land Trust are thrilled to bring the UC California Naturalist Program to the Eastern Sierra. In this program you will become part of a committed corps of volunteer naturalists and citizen scientists, equipped with the skills needed to take an active role in local…

In 2020, the Bolsa Chica Conservancy became the newest partner organization, and the first in Orange County, to host a CalNat course. Participants in the Conservancy’s CalNat course can expect to engage curriculum about the local history of the land, starting from the Native American nations of the…

Museum of the American Indian is offering the California Naturalist certification course in Marin County in Novato's Miwok Park. The Museum of the American Indian (MAI) in collaboration with UC Environmental Stewards is offering a new California Naturalist certification course designed to promote a greater…

The Coastal Naturalist Training is an 8-week California Naturalist course that will introduce participants to the wonders of Humboldt's local coastal ecology and engage them in the stewardship of California’s natural communities. The course will combine a junior college-level introductory science course…

Become a Certified California Naturalist immersed in the natural history and unparalleled beauty of the Point Reyes National Seashore.The California Naturalist Program at Point Reyes is a Saturday field-based lecture series provided in partnership between the University of California Environmental Stewards…

UC Master Gardeners of Butte County will be available to help with your gardening problems and to provide information about gardening and landscaping.

Elkus Ranch hosts a volunteer day on one Saturday per month from 9-noon.  Interested volunteers need to register to participate. Volunteers do a variety of activities to keep the animals happy and the Ranch beautiful such as mucking stalls, painting, cleaning, or weeding.  Everyone will get to…