Vegetation Management

Join us for a peek behind the scenes to learn what state agencies are doing to protect California from invasive pests.

Join invasive plant expert Chris McDonald to learn about the impacts of invasive weeds and how they are managed in California.

Learn about aquatic invasive species like golden mussels, nutria, and simple actions you can take to help protect our waters from these destructive pests.

The service project is an opportunity to engage community volunteers in demonstrating why and how to create Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping around a multi-use public meeting hall, the Pioneer Veterans Hall, to reduce wildfire risk. This opportunity is made possible through partnerships at the state…

Fire Safe Landscape.Join UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County online for a Garden Talk on Fire Safe Landscape.Topics Covered will be:Meaning of Fire SafeDefensible SpaceLandscaping for FireChoosing Plants 

In California, invasive plants cause problems such as increasing wildfire risk, damaging ecosystems, and affecting recreation activities. Join us to learn about the impacts of invasive plants and ways you can help prevent the spread of invasive plants.About the Urban and Community IPM Webinar …

The Mediterranean Oak Borer (MOB) is an invasive ambrosia beetle that infests several species of white oaks in California: valley oak, blue oak, and Oregon oak. The beetle is spreading rapidly in Napa, Lake, Sonoma, and Sacramento Counties and has been detected in neighboring El Dorado, Yolo, and Mendocino…

Join the El Dorado County Master Gardeners to learn about weeds commonly found in the home landscape, their culture, and control strategies. Well also discuss highly aggressive non-native weeds which have been introduced into El Dorado County.