Statewide Evaluation Quarter 3 Reports are ready for your use
Q3 reports are now available on BOX! Thank you for your continued participation in collecting the valuable data that make these statistics possible. These reports represent data that were collected after public education events between July 2024 and March 2025.
The information is a great tool for communicating program outcomes to stakeholders, board of directors, volunteers, and the public. You’re welcome to forwarded them as is, or pull out statistics to use in your stories, social media posts, presentations, and one-sheets.
Need ideas? Our recent “From Spreadsheet to Spotlight One Sheet” webinar walks through templates to help you communicate your impact.
All Reasonable Effort (ARE) Survey is around the corner
August is here, and that means it’s time for our annual All Reasonable Effort (ARE) survey. This important tool helps us document and quantify how we’re making intentional, thoughtful decisions to invite more people to our program. It’s directly connected to our mission “To extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California” and our goal of welcoming all Californians.
To stay in compliance with Title XI and Civil Rights Laws, programs must meet three out of the four efforts. Your participation helps ensure we reach those goals and continue building a program that is accessible, welcoming, and reflective of the communities we serve. Keep an eye out for the survey- it’s coming soon!
Upcoming Opportunity: Evaluation Capacity Building Training Series
Our colleagues at Program Planning and Evaluation are offering a 15-part Evaluation Capacity Building Training Series running from 8/5 - 10/7. You’re welcome to attend the full series or select the sessions that best support your work.
Sessions that may be useful include:
- Conducting a Needs Assessment 8/5
- Best Practices for Writing Strong Evaluation Plans for Grant Proposals 8/21
- Writing Strong Impact Statements 10/7
For more information, view the full training schedule and register for sessions.
Now Live: Our Interactive Impact Report
We are excited to introduce a new way to explore the 2023–2024 Impact Report. In addition to our full written report, we have created an interactive StoryMap that makes the information more visual and engaging. Built on the foundation of the written report, this format brings the data and stories to life through maps, visuals, and interactive elements.
Explore the interactive version here.