Volume 1 Issue 5
May 2025
The RECap
A newsletter from South Coast Research and Extension Center
and UC Cooperative Extension Orange County
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Hands-on classes at the Laguna Beach Library
While partnering with the Laguna Beach Library to bring science-based gardening information to the public, in May the Master Gardeners did a class on Drought Tolerant Gardening. Then library patrons were able to plant a wonderful pot of flowers to take home and support our friends, the pollinators, while using some of the new skills they learned.
The next class is on June 21st at 11:00 AM with the topic of Tomato Pests and Diseases. Each of the first 24 patrons to sign in for the class at the library, will plant a tomato in a grow bag and take that plant home with them, for their own harvest. We are thankful to work with many of the libraries in Orange County.
For a list of classes, please visit our website at https://ucanr.edu/site/uc-master-gardeners-orange-county.
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South Coast REC welcomed visitors from Australia Pork Limited!
Towards the end of May, we had the pleasure of hosting a leadership course from Australia Pork Limited. As part of their leadership course, participants from around Australia traveled to the United States to learn about other agricultural industries and the research, innovation, and outreach priorities and strategies of those industries. Their first stop was South Coast REC where they learned about UC ANR and UC Cooperative Extension, got to taste and learn about several avocado varieties, and heard from several advisors and programs about the work they do.
Thank you to Lindsey Pedroncelli and Rita Clemons for hosting the group and to Tammy Majcherek, Esther Lofton, Jason Suppes, Hannah Standerfer, Grant Johnson, and Rita Jakel for speaking with the group! We are so thrilled we got to meet them and share what we do at UC ANR and South Coast REC.
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Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann, Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Advisor, was featured in Landscape Contractor in an article titled "Managing Green Waste to Prevent Pest Spread". | | |
When green waste is improperly disposed of, it can actually serve as a vehicle for transporting invasive pests and diseases. Here are some best management practices for managing disposal of green waste:
- Process green waste on-site when possible
- Avoid creating pest breeding grounds in staging areas
- Properly dispose of infested material
- Manage firewood responsibly
- Educate landscape crews and clients
To read the full article, click here.
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EFNEP Educators are
Trusted Messengers of Vaccine Education
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
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In May 2024 Los Angeles and Orange County EFNEP received funding from EXCITE to provide adult vaccination education for COVID-19, Flu and RSV.
EFNEP educators are trusted community members with experience providing health education to diverse audiences. Utilizing existing community partnerships EFNEP educators have successfully spread vaccination confidence!
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Pro Tips
Tips, tricks, and advice from our program experts
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Urban Watershed Resilience
| | | Avocado Pop-Up at South Coast REC | | |
*PLEASE NOTE* For best results, please use either FireFox or Chrome browser to register.
Questions? Please contact Tammy at: tjmajcherek@ucanr.edu
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SPECIAL POP-UP EVENT!!
ORDER YOUR BAG OF AVOCADOS FOR $30.00
Bags are limited, register today!
Approximately 10lbs. of Mixed Avocado Varieties
Pick-up date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Pick-up time: 7:30AM - 3:30PM
Pick-up location: 7601 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618
All proceeds to benefit educational programming for youth and adults.
- Purchases payable online by credit card only
- Limit of (3) bags per purchase while supplies last.
- All sales final. Sorry, no refunds.
- Purchases must be picked up as designated - directions and pick up instructions provided once payment has been confirmed.
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Registration is open for the 2025 GSOB Blitz!
Together with local, County, and State agency and NGO partners, UCCE is seeking volunteers to participate in the 2025 GSOB Blitz - a community-powered effort to detect and map goldspotted oak borer (GSOB) infestations. Survey events are scheduled in six Southern California Counties between June 1 - June 15, 2025. Participants are welcome from the general public, private business, public or community organizations, etc.
Event details and online registration may be found on the webpage, HERE.
Questions? Contact Jan Gonzales, jggonzales@ucanr.edu.
| | Invasive Species Lunchtime Talks | | | | |
June 9-13, 2025 is California Invasive Species Action Week!
Each day from 12 - 1pm learn from the experts about various invasive species and pest management topics.
| | California Master Beekeeper Program Events | | |
Interested in learning about beekeeping? Sign up for a CAMBP OC Workshop for Beekeepers!
Workshop topics include:
- Checking overwinter colonies
- Managing for honey production
- Swarming & robbing prevention
- Checking for diseases & queen health
- Preparing a split to requeen
- Feeding techniques
- Completing a hive inspection
- Strategies to requeen
- Mite test load & control
- Honey extraction technique
Upcoming workshops are on:
- July 12, 2025
- October 18, 2025
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Have you ever toured an apiary? Sign up for a California Master Beekeeper Apiary Tour!
Tours are from 10am-12pm on the following dates:
- Friday, June 6th
- Saturday, June 14th
- Friday, July 11th
- Saturday, August 23rd
- Saturday, September 6th
| | UC Landscape Plant Irrigation Trials Spring Open House | | |
The UC Landscape Plant Irrigation Trials™ (UCLPIT) Team will be hosting a Spring Open House for the Climate Ready Vines for the Western United States urban cooling, deficit irrigation trial.
This project is funded by a USDA Specialty Crops Multi-state Program grant. This will be the first of two Open House events we will have this season to engage with:
- Landscaping & Landscape Design Professionals
- Nursery & Greenhouse Growers
- City Planners/Urban Designers
- Water Conservationists
- UC Master Gardeners
- Academics & Educators
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If you have any questions, please contact our Staff Research Associate, Nathan Lo, at nclo@ucanr.edu.
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WHEN: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
WHERE: South Coast Research and Extension Center (REC), 7601 Irvine Blvd, Irvine CA 92618
| Participation entails evaluating the aesthetic quality of ~30 plants over a period of 60 minutes. This is an opportunity to evaluate and provide us with your feedback on the plant material being trialed. Participation is voluntary, but registration is required. | | | | |
