Congratulations to #UCANR climate scientist Daniel Swain on this well-deserved recognition! The California River Award is a meaningful honor, & your reflection on rivers as “integrators of change” couldn’t be more timely. Thank you for your leadership and impact! @weatherwest.bsky.social

After completing a #UC California Naturalist Program course, Daisy Prado is helping others rediscover the wonder of nature. As founder of City Gurlz Hike, she’s creating inclusive outdoor spaces for Black, Latina & Indigenous women. https://ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/uc-calnat-profile-2026

"We are seeing that by and large, many trees are coming back and we just need to give them a chance,” @edithdeguzman.bsky.social told @laist.com. "And we have quite a lot of species, both native and non-native, that are coming back.” laist.com/news/climate...

Volunteers are helping detect sudden oak death “Last year we had 5 outbreaks detected," said Matteo Garbelotto. "We had to revisit those locations where the volunteers went and resample everything. All were confirmed as NA2.” @montereycountynow.com #SOD www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_n...

The heat wave’s intensity and early arrival shocked many climate scientists. “It is exceptionally difficult for the Earth system to produce temperatures this warm so early in the season,” wrote Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanrwater.bsky.social

Our @ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social scientists study wildfire behavior. For tips on making your home more resilient, see their website ucanr.edu/program/uc-a...

Calling all community scientists! The #GSOB Blitz is back! Help protect CA’s oak trees by spotting the invasive goldspotted oak borer (#GSOB). No experience needed. April 22–May 22 📍 SoCal counties 👉 Register: gsob.org Spots fill fast—join the hunt!

#Strawberries “The fruit loss is going to be tremendous. Just this morning I measured an inch and a half of rain over the past two days. Usually berries start to break down after half an inch,” Mark Bolda, @ucanr.edu farm advisor, told @ksbw.bsky.social www.ksbw.com/article/rain... 🍓

“Boy howdy does it look like it’s going to be a persistent and extreme marine heat wave into the summer,” @weatherwest.bsky.social, climate scientist @ucanr.edu, told @afreedma.bsky.social

Multiple storms in April could make it one of the wettest for parts of the Sierra, reports @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social “It does help considerably. Has it erased our snow deficit? Nope” @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu said. www.kqed.org/science/2000...

Happy Earth Day from UC ANR 🌎💚 Small actions add up. Plant something local, save water and support pollinators. Every step makes a difference for our beautiful planet. #EarthDay #UCANR #SustainableLiving #ClimateAction

The pouring rain didn’t stop UC President James Milliken from visiting with our team at #AgDay2026! We appreciate your support and enthusiasm for the work we do across #California. @uofcalifornia.bsky.social

Thank you, Majority Leader Asm. Aguiar-Curry, Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris, & @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social for taking the time to connect w/our CA 4-H youth, UC Master Gardeners & #UCCE teams. We appreciate your engagement & continued support of programs that strengthen communities across CA #AGDay2026

Thank you, Sen. Brian Jones and Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, for stopping by to connect with our California 4-H youth. We appreciate your time and support. See you next year!

We extend our sincere thanks to Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva & Senator Tim Grayson for visiting and engaging with UC ANR programs at #AgDay2026. We greatly value your time and your continued partnership in advancing science-based research.

Healthy, resilient landscapes drive productivity, innovation, and climate solutions 🌿 We’re thrilled that our Vice President Glenda Humiston is participating in today’s @earthxtv Bioeconomy Symposium, helping shape a more sustainable path forward. #earthx2026

Good morning from the State Capitol! We're here celebrating #AgDay2026. Stop by, say hello, and connect with our team. We’ll be here from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm., sharing how UC ANR supports communities across California through agriculture, youth programs, and research. #CAAgDay

UC ANR staff stopped by the State Capitol today, citrus in hand, to personally invite legislators to #AgDay2026! If you’re nearby, come say hi and connect with UC ANR folks between 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. on April 21 at the State Capitol. plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov/wordpress/in...

Talking weather and climate with with Daniel Swain, @ucanr.edu climate scientist: A conversation regarding the record-smashing warm month of March for the western U.S. and what it means for the region going forward.

I'll have another "lunch hour" live virtual office hour at 12 noon PT on Tue, Apr 21, to discuss continuation of an unusually active spring weather pattern in California, broader context of strange 25-26 Water Year, and links to now record-warm NE Pacific.

Monday, April 20 (~7:45 am PT): UC ANR climate scientist Daniel Swain joins CBS Los Angeles to talk about El Niño. Watch live: cbsnews.com/losangeles/

As wolf populations expand, ranchers are facing losing livestock, income and sleep while working to protect their herds. In Butte County, a community event brought ranchers, researchers and students together for coexistence and solutions. https://ucanr.edu/blog/food-blog/article/ranchingwithwolves

UC ANR VP Glenda Humiston, staff, academics, volunteers & partners headed to Sacramento this week for Advocacy Day. They shared how #UCANR supports communities across CA with local programs, education & outreach. @ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social

We’re #hiring! Join us in advancing work across ag, nutrition, natural resources, and more. We are seeking both academic and staff professionals who are ready to make a meaningful impact across California. Explore current opportunities and apply today: https://ucanr.edu/jobs

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Join #UCANR climate scientist Daniel Swain tomorrow, April 16, at 12 pm. ⬇️ @weatherwest.bsky.social

UC Environmental Stewards assistant director Sarah-Mae Nelson turned a childhood love of nature into a powerful voice for climate action. From the Monterey Bay Aquarium to #UC, she’s inspiring communities to act on climate science. https://ucanr.edu/blog/employee-spotlights/article/sarah-mae-nelson

“Those fires in 2020 and 2021 were a game changer,” Kristen Shive @ucanr.edu & @natureatcal.bsky.social told @paulrogerssjm.bsky.social @mercurynews.com. “We had thousands of acres of high-severity fire. It was a shocking change and a hard one." www.mercurynews.com/2026/04/13/w...

Sudden Oak Death disease has killed millions of trees in California. It threatens tanoak and several oak species. To keep SOD out of San Luis Obispo County, join the SOD Blitz May 1-5 surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?s...

For tips on sweeping out pesky bugs, join @ucipmurban.bsky.social on Thursday, April 16, at noon

“Current Sierra snowpack is the lowest on record,” Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social, a @ucanrwater.bsky.social climate scientist, told Ian Livingston @capitalweather.bsky.social. “The mountains have lost whatever accumulated in early April.” www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

Stay safe out there in the storms, especially in the Bay Area and Sierra

Ranching with wolves. Ranchers and community members gathered to watch PBS documentary “American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag - Sierra Valley Wolves" and discuss wolf management ucanr.edu/blog/food-bl...

TODAY at 2:30pm PT Daniel Swain will discuss the Northern California thunderstorms

Dogs with jobs! Pups go on pest patrol as rodenticides are phased out See story by @cchamplin.bsky.social ucanr.edu/blog/green-b...

Bay Area to see rain, potential thunderstorms, lightning & hail, reports @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social “We will continue to see snow melt over the next 3 days before potentially seeing some snow accumulation later on Saturday into Sunday,” said @weatherwest.bsky.social www.kqed.org/science/2000...

The main impact [of low snowpack] this year might be with respect to fire conditions, particularly in the mountain areas,” said Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanrwater.bsky.social @ucanr.edu @chelseaeharvey.bsky.social reports

What if you could grow fresh food? No soil, no yard, just a balcony? UC Master Gardeners of Orange County are making it happen with a hands-on hydroponics program, earning 1st place in the 2026 Search for Excellence. #volunteermonth bit.ly/4cvgonA

After a 63-year career, trailblazing #UCANR nutrition advisor Mary Blackburn continues to shape public health. From the Civil Rights era to today, her impact spans generations, uplifting underserved communities across California. #UCANR #PublicHealth ucanr.edu/blog/food-bl...

The March heat wave set off extreme alarm bells for @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu. “This was probably the most statistically and meteorologically extreme heat event that has occurred in the Southwestern U.S.,” he said. @sfgate.com www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...

Our researchers are seeking community input on a new approach to managing the Asian citrus psyllid—the insect spreading huanglongbing. Join a focus group: Alameda – Apr 6, 2 PM Fresno – Apr 8, 2 PM Register: forms.gle/dKHwgqihmzHE... ucanr.edu/blog/food-bl... #citrus

Congratulations to Steve Fennimore, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award for advancing mechanization & innovative #weed management in specialty crops. Also, Kassim Al-Khatib was named an honorary member for his lasting contributions to California #agriculture and research.

Recess isn’t just play; it can help get kids to school. New research from @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social, co-authored by Hannah Thompson of @npi.ucanr.edu found schools with structured, supervised recess saw lower chronic absenteeism, especially among Latino students. www.axios.com/local/san-di...

#UCANR leaders are driving real impact in California’s rural communities. Ricky Satomi is advancing forest health & wildfire resilience while Brent Holtz revolutionized #almond farming with Whole Orchard Recycling. @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social news.berkeley.edu/2026/03/26/f...

Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones, study finds. #UCANR's Niamh Quinn says the results don’t surprise her. "They just conduct their daily business of being #coyotes among us, and really don’t pay that much attention to us anymore.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

TODAY at 2 PM PT, @weatherwest.bsky.social, @ucanr.edu climate scientists, will discuss the March Madness of "record shattering" heat that melted the Western snowpack

Urban canines take more risks compared with rural ones, study finds. #UCANR's Niamh Quinn says the results don’t surprise her. They just conduct their daily business of being coyotes among us, and really don’t pay that much attention to us any more.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Starting soon! Daniel Swain will be interviewed on Weather Channel

Catch #UCANR's climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social on the Weather Channel live at 4:40 pm PT today to discuss recent record-shattering heat in the West and the historic low snowpack that is now observed across most Western watersheds. #CAwx weather.com

“You could haze a coyote and it could just look at you, and if it had a middle finger, it would essentially raise it,” Niamh Quinn @ucanr.edu tells @kategammon.bsky.social “Or you could haze a coyote and it could put its tail between its legs and not look back.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...