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China Peak Presents, Rock The Lake Event
Rock The Lake at the best lakeside concert venue in the Central Sierras! This event will take place on Saturday, August 13th, from 11 am to 4 pm. Music from rock bands, food trucks, amazing local artists, craft vendors, non-profits, and community groups will all be at...
Firewise Community Program
The national Firewise USA® recognition program provides a collaborative framework to help neighbors get organized, find direction, and take action to increase the ignition resistance of their homes and community and reduce wildfire risks at the local level. Any...
Orchard-livestock Integration Webinar Hosted by UCANR and SAREP
Listen to a panel of producers and researchers discuss the opportunities and challenges in livestock integrated orchard systems in California. As well as current research projects, share the space to voice your own questions, concerns, and ideas! The topics include...
Madera/Chowchilla RCD Grower Recharge Workshop
The Sierra Resource Conservation District attended the Grower Recharge Workshop hosted by the Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022. The workshop took place in a walnut orchard in Chowchilla, California. The farmer previously...
Spanish Language Grazier Training
Attend the Spanish Language Grazier Training hosted by Fibershed, UC Cooperative Extension, and Audubon Society. This training event will include two influential speakers: Pelayo Alvarez and Dr. Rosie Busch. The training will center around soil and herd health. Pelayo...
Fire Prevention & Resource Town Hall
"Please join Assemblyman Jim Patterson for a Fire Prevention and Resources Town Hall. You'll hear what's going on in Sacramento and here locally to protect our area. Talk with fire insurance experts and find out what local nonprofits are doing to prepare for fires....
AFT Soil Health Project
The American Farmland Trust currently has four-to-five-year projects dedicated to showcasing farmer-driven transitions that will improve soil health through cover crops and other soil health adoption practices. There are fifteen farms across the United States a part...
SRCD Awarded Two Cal Parks Outdoor Equity Program Proposals
The Sierra Resource Conservation District and two community partners were awarded the Outdoor Equity Program Funds! Not just one, but TWO! Both awards will go towards helping local community partners including the West Fresno Family Resource Center Sweet Potato...
Pheasants, Quail, & Habitat Forever Seed Program
Are you in need of seeds for pollinator plants? Well, the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Seed Program has partnered with California plant growers and seed suppliers to provide a variety of seed and plant materials for projects. Their goal is to provide more...
SAVE THE DATE: 2022 FREP WPH Nutrient Management Conference
The 2022 Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and the Western Plant Health (WPH) Nutrient Management Conference is coming soon! This conference focuses on a balance between technical research and a discussion on practical application. Presenters vary from...
SRCD Awarded for Biochar Research and Demonstration Project through CDFA Healthy Soils Program
The American Farmland Trust, along with four other partners, including the Pacific Farming Company; University of California, Merced; Sierra Resource Conservation District (RCD); and Madera/Chowchilla RCD, is 1 of 7 projects to be awarded by the CDFA Healthy Soils...
Certified Organic Raisin Farmer from Easton, CA
In the small town of Easton, California, second-generation farmer Steven Cardoza owns and operates acres of organic raisins. Ranging from six different types, Steven is passionate about what he does. He sits on the California Certified Organic Foundation board and is...
Building Healthy Communities Day at Camp Pashayan
Take part in a fun day at Camp Pashayan for a community river day hosted by Western Reaches Access Activation Plan! Food vendors and community booths will be in attendance. Enjoy a walk, have a picnic, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Camp Pashayan: 7633 North Weber...
Upcoming Community Workday with Team Rubicon on Highway 180
Join us for an upcoming fire prevention workday to remove fuels and debris and protect properties at extreme risk for wildfire! WHEN: Friday - Sunday, March 25th - 27th | Work begins at 8 a.m. WHERE: Cedarbrook, Pinehurst Area (further details provided upon...
Firewise Community Story
Miramonte-Pinehurst has become the first recognized FireWise Community in Fresno County, as a group of cooperating neighbors received their Certification of Recognition this week from National FireWise USA, a program of the National Fire Protection Association....
Spring 2022 Seedlings of Hope Planting Workdays
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Central Sierra Resiliency Fund's Seedlings of Hope program will be hosting four planting workdays on March 5th, 6th, 19th, and 20th. Lunch, snacks, and water will be provided, however, volunteers are encouraged to bring reusable water...
Team AmeriCorps Partners with Sierra Foothill Conservancy Stewardship
Jan 2022 the Sierra Resource Conservation District in partnership with the Creek Fire Recovery Collaborative, was awarded a three-month work stay from Americorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Pacific Region, Blue Team 6. This group of 8 individuals’ range...
PG&E Wood Debris Removal
PG&E OFFERS TO REMOVE WOOD DEBRIS LEFT BEHIND FROM 2020/2021 WILDFIRES PG&E is offering to remove wood debris from trees PG&E cut down following the 2020 and 2021 wildfires in California. In the Central Valley region, properties impacted by the...
Riparian Restoration and Conservation
Picture this, 20 acres of green land running up against the bank of the Kings River in the outskirts of Sanger, California. Where retired mustangs, mules, and dogs run free, with an occasionally rescued calf that sounds at the sight of any interaction. Here, the owner...
Hidden Gem: San Joaquin Experimental Range In Collaboration With NEON
Have you heard about the San Joaquin Experimental Range otherwise known as SJER? Well, it is a hidden gem located about 25 miles north of Fresno, California. On Wednesday, November 24th, Agriculture and Rangeland Management Supervisor Justin Morgan, District...
Southern Sierra Prescribed Burn Cooperative – Upcoming Educational Seminar/Workshop – Participants welcome!
The Southern Sierra Prescribed Burn Council is hosting an Educational Workshop/Seminar on prescribed fire. Anyone interested in attending is welcome! There is a zoom meeting on Thursday Nov 17th and the next day is a field trip on November 18th. There will be some...
Watershed Fire Management Factsheet
Take a look at this factsheet describing recovery efforts for Resilient Watersheds and Fire Management. Watershed-Fire-Management-factsheet - LGC - 2021-04-19 (1)...
SGMA Videos Available in Multiple Languages
Interested in learning more about California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)? Check out the CaliWaterAg YouTube channel. The featured videos have been created by Vicky Espinoza, PhD Candidate at UC Merced. The Water and Land Use Series of videos are...
Upcoming Forest Service SCIENCEx Webinars
Join us April 5-9, 2021 for the next series of Forest Service SCIENCEx webinars! Daily webinars presented by Forest Service scientists and experts will showcase research and best practices for post-disturbance restoration across the country. The Wildlife Society will...