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Sourdough Starter Workshop

Event Date
Sep 26, 2025

Join Rio's UC Master Preserver in a workshop where you'll learn how to make your own sourdough starter using science-backed techniquesRio Vista's UC Master Preserver is back to teach us in a new 🥖 Sourdough Starter DIY Workshop – Craft Your Own Culture.Discover the magic of naturally leavened bread in a…
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Dehydration Demonstration

Event Date
Aug 23, 2025

Learn about the tools you'll need to successfully dehydrate different foods and extend the life of your summer harvest! UC Master Food Preservers will discuss different techniques for dehydrating food at home. They will review tools, tips, and tricks for a successful dehydration process.
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Online - Ask A UC Master Food Preserver Live Q&A

Event Date
Sep 3, 2025

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
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Online - Preserving Tomatoes II: Dehydration, Freezing, and Pickling 

Event Date
Sep 2, 2025

Want to stock your pantry with tomatoes without canning? This class covers how to preserve tomatoes safely using dehydration, freezing, and pickling. It even shows you how to use leftover skins! Learn convenient techniques and some delicious recipes to use your preserved tomatoes.  This is the…
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Online - Preserving Tomatoes I: Canning Sauces and Jams

Event Date
Aug 19, 2025

Enjoy your bountiful tomato harvest all year long! This class will guide you through preparing tomatoes, making tested recipes for basic tomato sauce, marinara sauce, and tomato jam. You'll learn how to preserve them with boiling water and pressure canning processes. Good for beginning…
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Online - Fun with Summertime Fruits

Event Date
Aug 10, 2025

Join us on a lazy Sunday afternoon for a family friendly program exploring different ways to extend sun-kissed summertime fruits: grapes, strawberries, and watermelon, by freezing, dehydrating, and canning. 
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Composting Basics

Event Date
Jul 26, 2025

If you’ve ever thought about putting organic waste to work, join us for a program all about composting! UC Master Gardener Teresa Lavell will lead a beginner’s talk about composting basics. Get your questions answered by an expert! Photo by Mikhail Nilov: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-with-soil-on…
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Online - Ask A UC Master Food Preserver Live Q&A

Event Date
Aug 6, 2025

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
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Ask A UC Master Food Preserver - Live Q&A

Event Date
Jul 2, 2025

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
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