Conservation Corner

One weekend in April, for the last nine years, nature lovers like you and me have taken to the streets (and trails) to document wildlife in their cities for the City Nature Challenge.

on August 16, an unusual "dry lightning" storm rolled across the region. I slept through the storm's 2500 lightning strikes, and awoke to more than 650 wildfires in its wake.

This month's creature feature is perhaps one of the most relevant plants to wildfire in California. Meet Chamise.

Just in time for the holiday season, this month's creature feature is one of our most festive native plants: Toyon

Last month, I went on an adventure I never expected to do in my life. I hiked in the Alps! Sure, I only hiked a four-mile trail, but my heart rate rose to 178 bpm on the final climb, so... it counts!