After noticing a sign at South Coast REC asking consumers to use produce grown onsite in their everyday cooking, Spinelli felt inspired. The sign also requested photos of homemade dishes be sent to ...

The “expanding atmospheric sponge,” or the atmosphere's ability to evaporate, absorb and release 7% more water for every ...

First responders are fiercely battling five raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, wildfires fueled by dry conditions and the hurricane-force Santa Ana winds. The most extensive: the Palisades Fire.

The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (CCRWQCB) approved Ag Order 4.0 in April of 2021. This regulatory action requires growers to calculate the quantity of nitrogen (N) that leaves ...

Winter, a season often associated with tranquility and hibernation, presents challenges for gardeners and landscape enthusiasts. While the garden may appear dormant, much must be done to ensure its ...

This map is an independent community effort developed to provide a general awareness of wildfire activity. UCANR is sharing this map solely as a reference, and is not responsible for the content or ...

In June, 2024, I wrote a blog about a magnificent old Prickly Pear Opuntia basilaris cactus garden located in the Peña Adobe Regional Park, just west of Vacaville ...

Back in 2021 the California Invasive Plant Council (CAL IPC) and UC IPM launched the online decision support tool “ WeedCUT ” for wildland weed mangers to help assist making management decisions for ...

You can meet the scientists, examine the collections, look through microscopes, hold walking sticks, and participate in a family arts-and-crafts activity. Those are some of the activities planned at ...

Nothing beats the winter blues better than a steaming bowl of soup. Soup can warm your body up from the inside out while chasing a dreary winter day away. Soups are so versatile, whether as a ...

Eating more plants and sourcing food locally are two of the simplest ways to improve personal health, protect the environment, and even save money. By making small adjustments to our diets, such as ...