UC Cooperative Extension - Humboldt/Del Norte Counties

03/17/2026

UCCE News/Information/Updates - October 2024 -

The Humboldt County Prescribed Burn Association (HC PBA) is a community-based mutual aid network that helps private landowners and community members put “good fire” back on the land. The PBA connects volunteers with landowners to share knowledge, equipment, and labor. And you are welcome to jo...

02/13/2026

The UCCE Humboldt Office will be closed February 16th in observance of Presidents Day.
We will resume normal business hours 8-5pm on Tuesday, February 17th. During the 12-1pm lunch hour we are closed and phone calls are not answered during that time.

02/10/2026

The UCCE Humboldt Office will be closed February 12th in observance of Lincoln's Birthday.
We will resume normal business hours 8-5pm on Friday, February 13th. Note: During the 12-1pm lunch hour we are closed and do not answer the phone.

01/07/2026

Devil's Garden C**t Challenge
1/16/26 Applications Due

It is that time again, applications for the Devil's Garden C**t Challenge are open! The Devil's Garden C**t Challenge is an opportunity for youth to take home and train a wild horse. Horses are typically weanlings but older horses can be made available for experienced 4-Hers. Youth trainers are given a 6 month training window and an opportunity to compete at the C**t Challenge which is held at the Modoc District Fair in August. The top trainer receives $1000 cash. There are over $3500 in prizes total. Youth can view and pick up horses in Alturas, Litchfield and Ridgecrest, CA. Check out this blog for more information https://www.devilsgardenucce.org/post/colt-challenge-faq

01/05/2026

Mushroom Madness! How to Dehydrate, Freeze, Pickle & Can (Online Delivery Program)
January 13, 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: Zoom

Learn to dehydrate, freeze, pickle, and can cultivated mushrooms safely at home in this free, research-based online class.

Learn to dehydrate, freeze, pickle, and can cultivated mushrooms safely at home in this free, research-based online class.

01/03/2026

State of California

01/01/2026

Beef Cattle Health Series
Online webinar series beginning January 6, 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Join UC Cooperative Extension and UC Davis Veterinary Medicine for a free, Tuesday-evening webinar series focused on practical beef cattle health and management. The sessions cover topics important to cattle health and management and include lots of visuals. Webinars are held live and participants have the opportunity to ask clarification questions on topics presented or with personal ranch questions or scenarios. This site includes future events, recordings of past webinars, and follow up resources on important cattle herd health topics.

The webinars are cohosted by University of California Cooperative Extension advisors Tracy Schohr, Grace Woodmansee, Andrea Warner, and specialist Dr. Gabriele Maier.

Join UC Cooperative Extension and UC Davis Veterinary Medicine for a free, Tuesday-evening webinar series focused on practical beef cattle health and management. The sessions cover topics important to cattle health and management and include lots of visuals. Webinars are held live and participants h...

12/31/2025

Pests of Backyard Chickens
Online, Jan. 15, Noon-1 p.m.
Chickens may host a variety of pests, including lice, mites and fleas. These parasites can negatively affect chicken health, welfare and production. This presentation will cover identification, prevention and management of common parasites found in backyard chicken flocks. Part of the UC IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Urban and Community Webinar Series. Register today: https://ucanr.edu/site/urban-community-ipm-webinars/event/pests-backyard-chickens

12/31/2025

UCCE Peach Webinar
January 6, 2026 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm

This is a free educational webinar! We will cover peach tree basics, rootstocks & scions, site selection, pruning & thinning, sunburn & frost protection, nutrient & water management, & IPM for key pests.

This is a free educational webinar! We will cover peach tree basics, rootstocks & scions, site selection, pruning & thinning, sunburn & frost protection, nutrient & water management, & IPM for key pests.

12/29/2025

California passed a 2020 law requiring property owners to create ember-resistant zones. Here’s why it’s only now finishing regulations that could’ve saved LA homes.

12/27/2025

Among rumors that California residents living in specific areas might have to remove their carefully-groomed landscapes, more than 200 people gathered last month to hear from a diverse panel of wildfire experts and community leaders about proposed regulations. After the state’s March release of Fi...

12/24/2025

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a FREE online event on: Bare-Root Fruit Trees

Master Gardener, Janet Rogers, will share information on bare root fruit tree selection, planting, and care.