The Forestry and Natural Resources Career Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for mentors and mentees for the ’22-’23 academic year. We are seeking experienced forestry professionals to apply for the opportunity to mentor a student who is interested in a career in forestry and natural resources. Juniors and seniors enrolled in a forestry program…
Join UC Cooperative Extension Advisors, Specialists, Researchers, and Ranchers for a biweekly summer webinar series highlighting applied, land manager-oriented solutions for rangeland drought challenges! June 29 - FSA drought programs July 13 - Planning for drought July 27 - Early weaning August 10 - Culling vs. Feeding August 24 - Irrigating with limited water September 7 - Fall/Winter…
Join UC Cooperative Extension Advisors, Specialists, Researchers, and Ranchers for a biweekly summer webinar series highlighting applied, land manager-oriented solutions for rangeland drought challenges!
Did you know yard debris and kitchen scraps can improve your soil? It’s true! Composting reduces waste sent to the landfill, helps you create your own free fertilizer, and saves water. Learn about bins, equipment, and materials used in a variety of composting styles. Participants will be able to take home a free compost bin…
From blah to beautiful...Learn the best way to get rid of your high maintenance your lawn and create a pollinator paradise! Save water too! This is an online event.
From blah to beautiful...Learn the best way to get rid of your high maintenance your lawn and create a pollinator paradise! Save water too! This is an in-person, live, event. No registration is required.
In this introduction to irrigation workshop, you will learn the basics of garden and yard irrigation, and some tips and tricks for healthy plants and water conservation. Three topics will be covered: 1) irrigation, 2) components, and 3) planning and assembly.
In this introduction to irrigation workshop, you will learn the basics of garden and yard irrigation, and some tips and tricks for healthy plants and water conservation. Three topics will be covered: 1) irrigation, 2) components, and 3) planning and assembly. This is an in-person presentation. No registration is required.
The Placer Resource Conservation District will be sharing the findings of the 2021 Placer County Community Garden Review at the DeWitt Senior Community Garden in Auburn, CA. The community is invited to listen in and participate. The Auburn Golden Gardeners is hosting the event. They have requested that you bring your own chair. This is…
The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and the Placer Resource Conservation District are looking for input from farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and land managers like you! Financial assistance is available to landowners & land managers for conservation activities in Placer County, but we need help determining the most important natural resource concerns to better align…
Is your dream to run a small farm or ranch? Are you ready to get started on your dream? Apply for the Beginning Farming Academy offered by the University of California Cooperative Extension on September 30 and October 1, 2022. The class is held in Auburn and runs from 8 AM to 5 PM on…
Learn the basics of backyard composting and how it can improve your soil. Learn how to get started and keep your compost pile healthy.
