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Blue Rush Field Trip – Dinkey Creek Collaborative – Sept 27th, 2023
There was a successful field trip hosted by the Yosemite Sequoia RCDC and the Dinkey Collaborative.
Firewise Fall Picnic – Community Center Shaver Lake – October 7th
Join the 2nd Annual Highway 168 Firewise Community Fall Picnic https://creekfirerecovery.org/picnic When: Saturday, October 7th, from 10 AM to 4 PM Where: Sierra High School - 33326 Lodge Rd, Tollhouse, CA 93667
Cover Crops in Orchards Demonstration & Workshops
Join the American Farmland Trust for a walking tour of a 5-year cover crop trial with almonds. Learn about American Farmland Trust's cover crop trials. Hear the pros and cons of cover crops. See how cover crops impact soil health and carbon sequestration. When:...
UCANR Blue Oak Management Field Day
UCANR invites you to join them on June 3rd, 2023, for presentations, interactive monitoring demonstrations, and discussions on blue oak ecology and management. View the flyer below for additional information about this event. UCANR Blue Oak Management Field Day Flyer...
California Forest Stewardship Workshop
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Save the date and register for this workshop happening online on May 3rd - June 28th, 2023 Register here
Prescribed Fire HWY 168
There is a planned or prescribed fire taking place today 2/20/2023 off of HWY 168, about halfway up the 4-lanes. This is a planned burn on a private residence. Please call Sierra RCD if you have any questions.
Lanes Monarch & Native Pollinator Garden
The Sierra RCD, San Joaquin River Conservancy, UC Master Gardeners, Boy Scouts, and other partners are putting together a monarch and native pollinator garden in a 2,643 square foot bed at the Lanes Rd San Joaquin River Conservancy Property. This project will be a...
2023 Post-fire Forest Resilience Workshops
When: February 1st to March 15th, 2023. Online weekly, Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, and in-person field trips on Thursday March 16th, and Friday, March 17th. Post-fire workshop Flyer Winter 2023 Workshop Series Goal: To connect landowners affected by recent wildfires...
American Farmland Trust, 2022-23 Brighter Future Fund
The American Farmland Trust (AFT) 2022-23 Brighter Future Fund aims to provide grants of up to $5,000 directly to farmers and ranchers who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and/or women. The grant guidelines can be found here and the application can be completed here. The...
CARCD Drought Relief Grant for Farmers
The California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD) has partnered with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to administer the Drought Relief Grants, which will be reimbursement grants for expenses incurred as a result of the...
Fresno Women’s Learning Circle Event for Women Farmers
Fresno-Area Women in Agriculture to Receive Support for Water Resilience and Farm Viability American Farmland Trust, Sierra Resource Conservation District and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Services to provide local women in agriculture with technical support ...
Welcome: California College Corps
The Sierra RCD welcomes and congratulates three new members of the California College Corps! Jada- Forestry Field Assistant Henry- Forestry Field Assistant Freddy - GIS Analyst They will be working closely with the SRCD Forestry team to assist in Community Workdays...
Presentation by Zero Foodprint about their Compost Connector Program
The RCD of Greater San Diego County will be hosting Zero Foodprint for a presentation about their Compost Connector program. This program helps agricultural producers get discounted compost. You’ll learn about the funder and program requirements and receive a...
2022 Livestock Integrated Cropping Systems Symposium
Take part in the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 2022 Livestock Integrated Cropping Systems Symposium. This is an in-person event and an interactive learning opportunity for orchards, vineyards, livestock producers, extension advisors,...
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...