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REGISTER TO ATTEND Leadership Engagement with Awesome People (LEAP) A Region 7 Event for 4-H Leaders & 4-H Parents Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, San Francisco & Santa Clara Counties Saturday, January 11, 2025 9:15 - 9:30 am Check-in - 4:15 pm @Chabot College Location Map Lunch & Snacks Provided...

Description: Gardening is a wonderful hobby that can provide mild exercise, stress reduction, and even increase your lifespan, according to recent research.

Garden Questions and Troubleshooting Forum Description: Bring your gardening questions and challenges to a team of UC Master Gardeners for insights and suggestions. More difficult issues will be written up and put into the queue for expert review.

Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market Description: Please visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.

Master Gardener Information Table at the San Mateo County Fair Join the UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties as we celebrate beneficial insects and pollinators and the plants that love them.

Dealing with Pests: Integrated Pest Management Description: Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is a sustainable approach to pest control.

How to Start a Vegetable Garden Description: Join us for this hands-on beginner workshop to learn how to start a home vegetable garden. We'll introduce a broad range of topics, such as soil health, compost as an organic fertilizer, crop planning, direct seeding and seedlings, and maintenance items.

Unlocking the Magic of Native Plants in Your Garden Description: At this workshop for home gardeners, Master Gardeners will discuss the magic and beauty of California native plants and how vital they are for our pollinators and wildlife. Additionally, plant selection will be covered.

Dividing Native Iris Plants Description: UC Master Gardeners Cathrin Callas and Carolyn Dorsch will cover all aspects of dividing California Native Douglas Iris. Native iris division is most successful if done in winter when new shoots have started to form.

Join us for Summer Camp 2025 at UC Elkus Ranch! Kids 6-11 years old will spend each day during a week-long session at the ranch learning to care for our livestock animals, exploring plants & pollinators in the garden, making crafts, learning about environmental stewardship, and more!