Training

Sonoma Ecology Center is teaming up with the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources to offer this accredited nine-week course locally. The course results in real college credits, and it turns nature lovers into certified graduates of the UC California Naturalist Program,…

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant. With wide reaching…

Healthy fruit trees depend on a variety of factors: selection of varieties, rootstocks, planting, fertilizing, irrigation, and more. Join UC Master Gardeners Bonnie Berman and Mike Kluk to learn how to grow strong, productive trees. Zoom link: https://yolocounty.zoom.us/j/84449647017The Davis…

How to Boost Your Summer Rose BloomsBring your favorite pruners to the Woodland Community College rose garden from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, to learn how proper pruning can help keep your rose bushes in bloom through the summer. Master gardeners from the UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo…

CEC’s Climate Stewards certification course provides the resources, training, and confidence for participants to join the grassroots climate action movement on California’s Central Coast. Instructors introduce students to social-emotional learning and trauma-aware practices, climate change communication,…

The Climate Stewards course will introduce you to social-emotional resilience and trauma-aware practices, climate change communication, climate science, and community resilience planning. The course will combine communication, engagement, and science curricula with guest presenters, field trips, and project…

 Home Gardening 101: The Basics is offered in three sessions on Saturdays in September 2025 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm in person in Riverside.The cost for the 3 sessions is $50* including all materialsClass size is limited to 25Registration Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025For more information or to register,…

Join us for a volunteer appreciation lunch, networking, program planning, and more! Learn everything you need to know about volunteering with the 4-H Youth Development Program in El Dorado County. CONNECT🍀Network with fellow volunteers and 4-H staff. ENGAGE🍀Learn best practices for positive youth…

The California Naturalist Certification Course is a welcoming, community-centered program designed to connect people from all backgrounds with California’s natural environments. Whether you're reconnecting with a lifelong love of nature or just beginning to explore your curiosity about the natural world,…

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