If you have a rest day between matches, look no farther than North Star Naturalist for your outdoor escape. Just a short trip down the coast by train, San Diego is famous for harboring some of the rarest ecosystems on Earth, dramatic coastal bluffs, and unrivaled biodiversity. Why not explore it with an expert guide?

Is that a hummingbird? It might be a white-lined sphinx moth. Discover this fast-flying spring pollinator, its role in nature, and where to see it in San Diego.

Rattlesnakes are sensitive, fearful creatures that only hang around our properties for a good reason. Yes, they can be deadly, but they don’t have to be dangerous. With a little knowledge and preparation, coexisting with these magnificent reptiles is possible.