The Southern California Cougar is genetically distinct from other populations in California because its habitat has been fragmented enough with road and development, the isolation allowed for the evolutionary distinction. The California Fish and Game Commission has listed it as … Read More
The Tecate Cypress is a native cypress tree only found in two places: Mexico and Southern California. It is considered a relic tree because it was found here during cooler, wetter times and only about 20 stands remain worldwide. The … Read More
Many thanks to the California Natural Resources Agency team for its publication of the 30×30 Annual Progress Report. Great quote by Juan Altamirano of The Trust for Public Land who links climate, conservation, and Proposition 4: View the KQED article.
Since 1782, the bald eagle has represented a symbol of pride, strength, and freedom. It also represents a healthy ecosystem. Bald eagles are found throughout Southern California including in the San Bernardino National Forest, on Catalina Island, and in Orange … Read More
Celebrate the diversity of species found in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor with another unique species: Coast Horned Lizard. This reptile enjoys friable sandy soils in Coastal Sage Scrub and Chaparral habitats. The horns and spikes on the lizard’s exterior … Read More
California Gnatcatchers are small songbirds whose range extends from Baja Mexico to Ventura County. These birds only use specific habitats, like Coastal Sage Scrub, which is often prime land for development. Because of this loss of habitat and the potential … Read More
This Biodiversity Week we celebrate the web of life, which is made up of all the living and non-living things in an ecosystem. The web of life shows how interconnected nature is. For example, worms may help decompose organic matter … Read More
🦋🦌🌸🦎Happy Biodiversity Day!! 🐢🌳🦆 🍄 What is biodiversity? It’s the all of species that exist on this planet. This ranges from single celled organisms all the way up to the top of the food chain with apex predators. Hotspots of … Read More
✅ Protect the Hills: Vote YES on Measure PH ✅ Hills For Everyone has endorsed Measure PH to establish a Community Facilities District to help fund land protection, education, and ranger services. View our e-newsletter and share it with other … Read More
Ever wonder what to do when you encounter a snake? If you are in your backyard, pull out your hose and spray the snake down. It wants to be warm not cold. If on the trail, watch it and wait … Read More