#UCDavis - Students Lead #HabitatRestoration at #RussellRanch

Fri, March 20, 2026

"At Russell Ranch, just west of campus along Russell Boulevard, a transformation is underway. What was once grazed #pasture and alfalfa field is becoming a thriving #NativeHabitat led by UC Davis students and funded by #TheGreenInitiativeFund, or #TGIF.

"The Russell Ranch Slough Restoration Project, designed and implemented by the Arboretum and Public Garden’s Learning by Leading™ Ecological Land Management, or #ELM, team, is now at its midpoint. Site preparation is complete, invasive species have been cleared, and nearly 200 native trees and shrubs have been planted along the seasonal slough.

" 'Projects like this show students that restoration isn’t theoretical. It’s something they can design and implement themselves,' said Miles DaPrato, environmental steward for the Arboretum and Public Garden and staff mentor for the ELM team.

"Turning Working Land into #WildlifeHabitat

"The 2.5-acre site sits within the #PutahCreek Riparian Reserve, surrounded by agriculture and rural residences. Rather than separating nature from working landscapes, the project shows how the two can work together — creating habitat while improving the ecological function of the land.

"This past fall, students removed old livestock fencing that blocked #wildlife movement, prepared the soil, and seeded the site with locally adapted #NativeGrasses and #wildflowers timed to the first seasonal rains.

"Over the winter, the team planted nearly 200 native trees and shrubs, including #ValleyOak, #Cottonwood, #Willow, #Elderberry and #Toyon. Temporary drip irrigation has been installed to help the young plants establish during their first critical summers. 'You can study restoration in class, but being out here actually doing the work is completely different,' said Keira Folkers, Environmental Engineering, 2026, and Kayden Delvo, Environmental Science and Management, 2026. 'You start to understand the land, the timing of the seasons and the decisions that go into every step.' "

Learn more:
https://publicgarden.ucdavis.edu/news/students-lead-habitat-restoration-russell-ranch

#SolarPunkSunday #California #HabitatRestoration #Wildlife #CoExistence

Communication is the cornerstone of any relationship.
https://everybodylovesmonday.thecomicseries.com/comics/27/

#NSFW #comics #NSFWComic #Clown #ELM

Wolfenbütteler Schaufenster vom 15. März 2026, Ausgabe Wolfenbüttel (Gesamtausgabe), Seite 26

#KSV #Kreisschützenverband #Unterkreis #Elm #Asse #Schießsport #Siegerehrung #Wolfenbüttel #Matzuga

#elm experts: What is the right way to update a record nested within another one ?

At the moment I have only found the method shown in the image, but I don't think it is the best one

Hey FP enthusiasts, if you don't have plans for June 15–18, you have two options:

1️⃣ You can be my emotional support when my second son is born 👶, or
2️⃣ you can visit Elm Camp in one of the most beautiful cities in Czechia 🇨🇿

https://elm.camp/ #elm

#MDACF - #BrowntailMoth in #Maine - Spotlight

February 27, 2026

"BrowntailMoth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea L.) populations decreased in some areas in 2025, but are still elevated in others. Check trees this winter to see whether your community may be impacted by browntail moth this spring. If you find winter webs, take action to make a difference!

Browntail Moth (#BTM) is an invasive insect of forest and human health concern that feeds on #oak, #apple, #cherry, #crabapple, #elm, #birch, #poplar, #shadbush, and #rugosa rose bushes in Maine. BTM caterpillars have irritating hairs that break off their bodies and settle in the environment, causing an #ItchyRash for humans that come in contact with the hairs.

In the winter, look for palm-sized BTM winter webs at the tips of trees to see if you may be dealing with BTM caterpillars in the spring and summer. Actions to take in the winter and spring:

- Scout for and remove winter webs with hand snips or an extendable pole pruner in areas you can safely reach. Destroy webs in a contained fire or soak the webs in a bucket of soapy water for a few days before disposing.
- Find professional help if you can't reach and remove winter webs. Licensed arborists, pesticide applicators, and FAA-certified drone operators may be able to help you remove webs or treat your infested trees to reduce BTM populations.
- Insecticide treatments in mid-April to mid-May may also be effective at reducing populations.

In mid-April, BTM caterpillars will emerge from their winter webs and begin feeding on the buds and leaves of their host trees until late June. Actions to take in late spring and summer:

- Learn how to identify the browntail caterpillar and avoid areas where these caterpillars have been.
- Change clothes and shower after working in infested areas to wash away irritating hairs and prevent the rash.
- Keep outdoor lights off in July to dissuade BTM adult moths from flying near your dooryard and laying eggs in nearby trees."

Source:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/about/news/news.shtml?id=13343956

#SolarPunkSunday #SaveTheTrees #NaturalPestSolutions #Forestry #Stewardship #InvasiveSpecies #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #Maine #NewEngland #EasternCanada #Massachusetts #MaineDepartmentOfAgricultureConservationAndForestry

𝗘𝗹𝗺𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁:

#Elm #Podcast #ElmTown

https://thewhale.cc/posts/elmtown-podcast

A podcast about the people making and using the Elm language, and the things that they do.

Publiqué la traducción de “la guía“ de #Elm al español, libro del mismo autor del lenguaje, Evan Czaplicki.

https://agj.github.io/elm-guide-es/

Tiene algunos detalles aún, pero está usable. Escribí un poco al respecto en mi blog:
https://blog.agj.cl/2026/02/traduje-la-guia-de-elm-al-espanol

#programaciónfuncional #functionalprogramming