UC Cooperative Extension Central Sierra

09/08/2026

Amador County residents! You can check-out food preparation and preservation supplies from the public library!

The Master Food Preserver Program of Amador County and Central Sierra Community Nutrition and Health Program are partnering with the Amador County Library to create a collection of Kitchen Kits.

Learn what's available, how to use them, and how the library program works.

Sample snacks made with the supplies and get answers about the program, food preservation and general nutrition from Cooperative Extension staff and MFP volunteers at this fun launch event. Wednesday, September 9 from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

This event is in partnership with the Amador County Library and Zocalo Health https://conta.cc/4iR85pI

Hope to see you there!

Email from UC Cooperative Extension Central Sierra Never be without a kitchen tool! Borrow it from the Kitchen Kits! Kitchen Kits Launch Party Wednesday, September 9, 2026 12:30 - 3:00 pm In person in

09/07/2026

Building farm resilience is more important than ever, yet there is limited practical guidance out there on how one might make a resilient farm. The old adage of “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is great in theory but what other “baskets” are out there for farmers?

We call this subject agricultural diversification, which in general falls into three categories, and each approach can help manage risk and build long-term resilience.

One category, agritourism, contains many possibilities. We'd love to hear from successfully diversified ag businesses out there!

Have you shored up your farm business by offering education, direct sales, entertainment, outdoor recreation or lodging options? What's working for you? Let us know below!

09/04/2026

Are you ready to Fall for 4-H? Join Tuolumne County, California 4-H
at the Motherlode Fairgrounds tomorrow, September 5th, from 10am until 1pm! 🍀😊

We will have games and activities and you can sign up for 4-H projects and clubs!

09/02/2026

The UCCE Master Food Preservers of Amador/Calaveras County and Central Sierra Community Nutrition and Health Program are partnering with the Amador County Library to create a collection of Kitchen Kits. These Kits will be available for Amador County residents to check-out and include food preparation and preservation supplies.

Launch Party! September 9, 2026
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Amador County Public Library (Scout Hut), Jackson
530 Sutter Street
Jackson, CA 95642
United States

Learn what's available, how to use them, and how the library program works. Sample snacks made with the supplies and get answers about the program, food preservation and general nutrition from Cooperative Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers.

This event is in partnership with the Amador County Library and Zocalo Health

08/29/2026

Composting and Vermiculture, Garden Photography, Seed Saving, and Pest Management: Four of the valuable learning experiences offered in September from the UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County. Learn more in their once-monthly events email: https://conta.cc/4gVKGCd

Email from UC Cooperative Extension Central Sierra Learn vole control, seed collecting, composting and photography First Saturday Garden Tour Saturday, September 5 | 9 am - Noon Location: Sherwood Dem

08/27/2026

As always, we appreciate Mountain Democrat support of our UC Cooperative Extension programming!

Manzanitas are a wonderful addition to any garden. Evergreen, flowering, a source of food for pollinators and other native critters.

Did you see this article written by a UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County volunteer?

Join Master Gardeners for a free public education class, “Gardening with Natives,” on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway, from 2 to 5 p.m.

Members of the heath family, the arctostaphylos species, commonly known as manzanitas, are a wonderful addition to gardens. Many of the world’s species are found in California, usually growing in

08/25/2026

UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe Basin Biggest event of the year: Plant clinic and hardy Tahoe Basin Plant Sale!
Saturday, August 29
South Tahoe Public Utility District
1275 Meadow Crest Dr. South Lake Tahoe,
FREE Plant Clinic: 9:00 am
Register in advance or onsite.
Plant Sale: 10:00 am – noon
https://conta.cc/4xWx5jF

Email from UC Cooperative Extension Central Sierra Free plant clinic and sale August 29 UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe Basin Plant Clinic & Sale Our biggest event of this year and a fundraiser for

08/25/2026

Want to learn about joining the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe?

The first step to becoming a UC Master Gardener Volunteer is to understand what it is and what your role will be. Please RSVP for one of the program orientation meetings to learn about the Master Gardener Program, our community involvement, and volunteer participation requirements.

The training information meeting will be approximately 60 minutes.

The first meeting is TONIGHT!

Tuesday, August 25 5:00 - 6:30 pm South Lake Tahoe Public Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe

If tonight doesn't work, there are three more opportunities: one more in person and two virtual. Please visit our site and register for one of the info sessions.

link.ucanr.edu/be-a-slt-mg

Hope to see you there!

08/14/2026

Susie Kocher, a Registered Professional Forester and forest advisor for UC Cooperative Extension joined a federally funded collaborative in 2022 that encourages community college students to enter the forestry field and equips them with the skills necessary to find a career after graduation. As a part of the Resilient Careers in Forestry (RCF) collaborative, Kocher works closely with educational institutions to train students in tree measurement, forest navigation, mapping and other skills that students will need for entry-level forestry positions. Forestry “Mini Camp” is offered in partnership with UC Berkeley’s Berkeley Forests team.

With a looming shortage of forestry workers in California, UC Cooperative Extension forester Susie Kocher is encouraging community college students to pursue a career in forestry.