The Science Behind Nature - in Layperson Speak
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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This is a continuation of favorite hikes that feature hikes with beautiful Californian natives and the nature they usher in. This is my go-to hike (only 4 miles) in my beloved San Bernardino National Forest when I'm wanting a very steep work-out, gorgeous views and a wonderful reward of a running …
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Note: It's 'I found a baby animal' time! So I'm republishing this 2018 article with a couple updates. Raptor rehabber Kandie Cansler of Bear Paw Ranch Wildlife Rehab, who helped rehabilitate an injured red-shouldered hawk we found, provided the following list of common questions, and …
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Before coronavirus struck, Dr. William Hayes was to talk this month in Temecula CA on "All about Rattlesnakes and Local Snakes." Well, that can't happen. Luckily, the Loma Linda biology professor, researcher and important spokesperson for snakes and other wild things gave a similar talk in …
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