Threatened Species

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.

If you venture into San Diego's parks and wildlands this time of year, you're likely to see what look like bright, white flames rising above the green scrub.

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!

Rattlesnakes—they're one of the few remaining animals in Southern California that threaten us...