UC Master Gardeners of Butte County

06/11/2026

☀️ California heat is turning up.

Higher temperatures increase the risk of heat-related illness, wildfire activity, and incidents in and around the water.

Take steps to protect yourself and others:
💧 Stay hydrated and check on your friends and family
🔥 Help prevent wildfires – avoid ALL activities that create sparks
🌊 Stay water safe and be aware of changing conditions

Stay cool and safe, California.

06/10/2026

06/01/2026

Important Pest Alert for Butte County Residents

The Butte County Agricultural Commissioner is advising residents to take immediate precautions after the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter was detected on plant shipments delivered to Costco stores in California.

If you purchased grapevines or citrus plants from any Costco store on or after April 21, 2026, please follow these instructions:

Grapevines: Place two garbage bags over the plant, secure them tightly, and contact the Butte County Agriculture Department to arrange pick up.

Citrus plants: Contact the Butte County Agriculture Department to schedule an inspection.

Please do not return, transport, or relocate these plants.

Do not place plants in the trash or compost bin.

Taking these steps will help prevent the spread of this invasive pest and protect local agriculture and home gardens.

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — The Butte County Agricultural Commissioner is advising residents to take immediate precautions after the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter was detected on plant shipment

05/22/2026

Free UC Statewide IPM Program, Urban/Community webinars this summer!

Jump into summer with these FREE IPM webinars! Join us every month from 12:00 to 1:00pm. Get answers to your pest questions and learn about pest identification, prevention, and management around the home, garden, and landscape! Register at: https://ucanr.edu/site/urban-community-ipm-webinars

05/15/2026

It’s Not Too Late to Make a Difference! Together, we can grow something meaningful.
Your UC ANR gift helps UC Master Gardeners bring science-based solutions to gardeners in every California county.
Give today: give.ucanr.edu

05/15/2026

Every garden tells a story—and you can help write the next chapter.
Support UC Master Gardener outreach, education, and sustainability efforts this UC ANR .
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05/15/2026

TODAY is UC ANR !
Pollinators, plants, and people all benefit from your support!
Donate to the UC Master Gardener Program today and help grow a more sustainable future!
Make a gift to UC Master Gardeners of Butte County!
give.ucanr.edu/forms/ButteUCCE

05/14/2026

From backyard gardens to community spaces, UC Master Gardeners are making a difference statewide.
Support our work during UC ANR —every gift counts!
⏰ TODAY, noon to noon
🔗 Give to the UC Master Gardeners of Butte County!
give.ucanr.edu/forms/ButteUCCE

04/29/2026

Master Gardener News and Events for May - https://mailchi.mp/337251027e97/master-gardener-news-and-events-for-may

04/16/2026

We’re proud to share that the UC Master Gardeners of Butte County received 2nd Place in the UC Master Gardener Search for Excellence Awards!

This recognition highlights the hard work and dedication of our volunteers and community partners who make programs like our Living Lab possible—bringing research-based gardening education to youth, educators, and the broader community.
We would like to thank our community partner, Chico Area Recreation Chico Area Recreation & Park District. Their collaboration has helped us reach so many people throughout our community.

To learn more, please visit our website for a list of free workshops. You can also explore the Teaching Garden at the Dorothy F. Johnson Center in Chico. This space includes both Living Lab teaching beds and community garden plots.

Join us for a Seasonal Garden Talk:
Location: Chapman Park Teaching Garden, Dorothy F. Johnson Center
Address: 775 E 16th Street, Chico, CA
Date: June 6
Thank you to everyone who has supported this effort. We’re excited to keep growing and sharing knowledge throughout Butte County.

What happens when a small group of UC Master Gardeners realizes they can’t reach every classroom—but still want every student to have access to hands-on science?

They build something new.

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County, volunteers created The Living Lab, a project that trains teachers to bring garden-based science into their own classrooms. What started as a challenge is now reaching thousands of students.

This innovative approach recently earned them 2nd place in the statewide Search for Excellence competition.

It’s a great example of what happens when volunteers see a need and step in to solve it.

🌱 Read the full story and see how they did it: https://ucanr.edu/blog/uc-master-gardener-program-statewide-blog/article/volunteers-reimagined-garden-education-butte



Photo credit: UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
Photo description: An adult stands behind a table outdoors, guiding four young children during a hands-on activity. The children stand side by side, facing the table, reaching toward containers and materials set out in front of them. They wear colorful clothes, including a green dress, pink shorts, and a pink sweater. They are in an outdoor learning space with woodchip ground cover, leafy trees providing shade, and a chain-link fence behind them. A pickup truck and recycling bins are visible in the background.