Forests

Where to find past and upcoming fire workshops

Help monarch butterflies thrive! Explore pollinator habitats at Lake Merritt Trials Garden and join as a citizen scientist to support conservation efforts.

Click on image to view or print full pdf Climate change refers to long-term alterations in our average weather patterns. Human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning, have increased greenhouse gas levels in Earths atmosphere. Greenhouse gasses trap heat.

The Prescribed Fire Workshop in 2020 provided attendees with the skills to develop smoke management plans, increase understanding of liability and permit development, and highlight management examples along with upcoming opportunities and policy changes.

Discover how to manage and ID mammal pests at home - effective strategies to protect home and garden from squirrels, gophers, moles, voles, raccoons, and more.

What is Virtual Fencing? Virtual fencing (VF) is a precision agriculture tool gaining traction across Californias diverse rangelands. It uses GPS collars to contain livestock without physical fences.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) involves the use of environmentally sound, effective practices to keep pests, diseases, and weeds from damaging gardens. IPM begins by identifying the pest, disease, or weed, then selecting the most effective methods and materials for controlling the problem.

One master gardener shares their practical methods for protecting seedlings from being eaten by backyard wildlife.

UC Master Gardeners partner with a variety of community organizations to spread practical, science-based gardening information.

Understanding citrus leafminer: Learn why this common pest causes cosmetic damage but doesn't harm your citrus trees.