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Sincerely,
JoLynn Miller
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University of California
Cooperative Extension
Central Sierra Nevada MCP
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Forests and woodlands in the Central Sierra Nevada are beautiful, extensive, diverse, and owned by both public and private landowners. Active management is needed to reduce forest density and to help forests recover after wildfire. The goal of the Central Sierra forestry program is to empower landowners to overcome these challenges.
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TUOLUMNE CO., Calif. - Catastrophic wildfire has become a new and destructive reality for California. The frequency, severity, seasonality, and extent of rangeland wildfires has greatly accelerated in the past decades. Given an increasingly...
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"The Central Sierra foothill region produces a wide variety of agriculture commodities. The University of California brings research and outreach to area farms to assist with growing and cultural practices, pest and disease management, and more!" |
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Targeted Grazing Explained
UCCE Livestock & Natural Resources Advisor Flavie Audoin details five grazing management principles, when targeted grazing can be used, and the costs/benefits of the practice. Watch Now
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Now Enrolling for the
2023-2024 Program Year!
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Are you interested in helping youth grow and achieve?
Add your name to our Interest List and 4-H staff member will contact you.
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4-H Community Education Specialist
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El Dorado County Welcomes New 4-H Staff |
Janice brings skills as an accomplished writer, naturalist, program manager, and informal educator of children and families. Her creative and engaging presentation style stimulates curiosity and imagination of event participants and volunteers, as they sharpen observations and problem-solving skills. She completed her Master of Science Degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism from Ca State University, Sacramento in 2013, with a special interest in the connection between recreation, health, and wellness benefits of nature across the lifespan. |
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Adults With Disabilities Learn Nutrition, Grow Gardening ...
EL DORADO CO., Calif. -- A nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in El Dorado County, MORE has found kindred spirits in helping their...
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www.morningagclips.com
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Amador County Summer Pruning Class
Late Summer and early fall (after harvest) is a perfect time for pruning your fruit trees! Our Master Gardener experts will show you how to prune your fruit trees post-harvest for the best results in coming years. Reserve your spot by calling (209) 223-6838. More Info
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The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites adults interested in helping others learn about gardening and landscaping to apply to train as a Master Gardener volunteer. UC Master Gardener volunteers learn University-based scientific information and then share that knowledge with the community. Master Gardener volunteers are people of all ages and from all walks of life with a common desire to help others learn about sustainable landscape and gardening. More Information
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Who Can Apply?
- Any adult resident of El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras or Tuolumne county.
Need to Know
- Training will take place virtually and in person.
- Applicants need internet access as most communication will be through email and websites.
- Instruction will include hands-on labs, projects, homework, exams, and lecture.
How to Apply
- Attend one of our October 2023 orientation meetings to learn about the Master Gardener Program, our community involvement, and your participation requirements.
- Application will open mid-October and be due before November 1, 2023.
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RSVP for a UCCE Master Gardener Training Orientation Meeting |
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Master Gardeners Go to Market
Visit with El Dorado County UCCE Master Gardener volunteers at both the El Dorado Hills and Placerville farmers markets! Bring your questions and garden conversations. Local vegetable planting guides are available for $5 as well as other UC gardening books. Check out the calendar for dates/times.
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Every Friday & Saturday | 9:00AM-12:00PM
Master Gardeners are committed to educating the general public on sustainable horticulture and pest management based on traditional, current, and evolving research. Sherwood Demonstration Garden is designed to provide the public with a hands-on, interactive experience about research-based, sustainable gardening practices specific to the west slope of El Dorado County, appropriate for all ages and cultures, and reflective of a variety of environments and gardening experiences.
Please visit our Calendar of Events to download a flyer with all of our fun garden activities this month.
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Free Public Education Classes presented by Master Gardeners of El Dorado County |
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September 7
6:00PM - 8:00PM
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September 13
9:00AM - 12:00PM
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September 16
6:30PM - 8:00PM
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September 16
8:00AM - 5:00PM
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September 23
9:30AM - 11:30PM
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CalFresh Healthy Living of UCCE Central Sierra Welcomes New Staff |
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Noah Alexander Cooke
CalFresh Healthy Living
UCCE Central Sierra
Community Education Supervisor 2
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Noah Cooke has been with CFHL since September 2022, starting as a CES 2 in Placer/Nevada counties. He holds a B.S. in Nutrition and Food from CSU Sacramento and is passionate about food literacy and food system resilience in rural communities. Noah spends his spare time hiking, rock climbing, fermenting foods, and playing with his dog, Rumi. Noah can be reached at [email protected].
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Mary Manning
CalFresh Healthy Living
Calaveras County
Community Education Specialist 2
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Mary is a former owner/director of a youth dance academy. She has a passion for teaching and connecting with people of all ages. More recently, Mary worked with seniors as an activity director for an assisted living community.
Mary lives in Murphys with her husband, two children and spoiled dogs. She loves to sew dance costumes in her spare time.
Mary is excited to join the CalFresh Healthy Living Team.
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Farrah Olson
CalFresh Healthy Living
Tuolumne County
Community Education Specialist 2
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Farrah has several years of administration experience and is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Farrah enjoys spending her free time outside, cooking, and being with family and friends. She is very excited to start this new role and work in the field she is so passionate about. |
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Lisa earned an Associate’s Degree in Health Sciences from Cabrillo College, with passion to learn the in’s and outs of how our body works. She is also a Certified Phlebotomy Technician. She recently completed a Cadaver anatomy course here at Columbia College and a course surveying local mushroom and fungi in the high sierra.
Lisa enjoys exploring her new home in Tuolumne County. She loves to cook and try new foods to incorporate in her home cooking for her family. She loves to travel and shop at estate sales in her free time!
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Lisa Uribe
CalFresh Healthy Living
Tuolumne County
Community Education Specialist 2
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Few things signal the end of summer and the beginning of fall as clearly as grapes beginning to ripen. Many different varieties of grapes are available throughout the season in shades of green, red, purple, and some dark enough to be considered black. In addition to grapes for fresh eating, grapes used to make wine are an important and widely grown crop in the Central Sierra... |
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Grapes - Have A Plant
Grapes are available fresh, dried and as 100% juice for good nutrition and convenience. If selecting fresh, choose plump, firm grapes firmly attached to the st...
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fruitsandveggies.org
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More UCCE Central Sierra Programs |
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Accessibility: Should you need assistance or require special accommodations for any of our educational programs, please contact us at 530-621-5502.
The University of California working in cooperation with County Government and
the United States Department of Agriculture.
It is the policy of the University of California (UC) and the UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities. (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/215244.pdf). Inquiries regarding ANR’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to UCANR, Affirmative Action Compliance & Title IX Officer, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-1397.
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