The Science Behind Nature - in Layperson Speak
As our California native plants grow and expand their footprint in our front and backyard, we’ve noticed increasing numbers of critters. They range from teensy millimeters-long bees to coyotes and foxes. Why are native plants in a habitat garden so important? Here’s a good Audbon article - …
Continue Reading about Stories (and a few Lessons) from our Habitat Yard
A version of this is appearing in our local paper - here it is with more photos, and links to resources and other articles I've written As I soak in the early summer wonders of fledgling birds, growing lizards and ripening berries, I also realize that it’s tough times too. Even with that wonderful …
Continue Reading about Helping Our Natural World – Trees, Birds, etc
It's rattlesnake time. And the time for sightings of many other snakes. "Co-existing with Rattlesnakes" (and other snakes) was a talk that herpetologist Dr. Bill Hayes gave in March. I've written much on this topic so please see resources and links to the articles below. Unfortunately …
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No doubt, many of us are feeling increasingly cooped up. What better fix than a little open space and soothing nature. It sure is for me. You can find more info and photos about five of my favorite local hikes below and for others in the Southern California by clicking on the Other Topics tab …
Continue Reading about Favorite Local Hikes for Seeking Nature
Since I, a Midwesterner with an educator background, arrived in California in 2002 and sadly discovered it doesn't rain for many many months at a time, I've been shocked there is not more public education on how to not start wildfires. These wildfires are terrible - for people and our wildlife, and …
Continue Reading about Fire Prevention Tips – Please, don’t start a wildfire
Gardens and the nature surrounding us certainly offers benefits to being stuck at home during this crazy coronavirus crisis. After all, our natural world proceeds as if nothing has happened. Birds have fledged and are discovering our natives. Butterflies are migrating through and tiny lizards …
Continue Reading about Appreciating Our Natural World – now that we have more free time…
