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CA Native Plants in Bloom in March
As winter relinquishes its hold and whispers of spring begin to stir, California’s landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of color and life. March marks the onset of this enchanting season, when native plants burst forth in a breathtaking display of blossoms, heralding the arrival of warmer days and rejuvenation. Join us on a journey…
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Observing Placerita Canyon
Last week I had the opportunity to observe Placerita Canyon in Newhall, California. Come along and join me on that naturalist outing.
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Observing the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve in May
An observation of the Joe Behar trail at the Victory Trail Head in the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space in Woodland Hills, CA.
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Observing the Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park and Garapito Canyon Trail
Striking out on a mid-week trek, I observed the native plants and habitats of the Santa Monica Mountains in May.
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Observing the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in May
An impromptu naturalist trip around the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in Los Angeles in the month of May, 2023.
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Observing the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve in July
California Naturalist Outing Sepulveda Basin Wildlife reserve11 a.m.-1 p.m. Route: Entering space from the dirt parking lot below the archery fields. Weather: Hot, 80 °F at start and 101 °F at end. Sky was mostly clear, air was humid and heavy. Location in May, 2023 I began this excursion by entering from the north of…
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Upper Arroyo Seco – Visit 5
On this journey into the Upper Arroyo in Pasadena, my goal was to reach and observe the path up to the Gould Mesa Trail camp.
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Upper Arroyo Seco – Visit 4
For this trip into the Upper Arroyo, our goal was to look at the oak forest up into the El Prieto Trail.
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Upper Arroyo Seco – Visit 3
On this trip into the Upper Arroyo in Pasadena, I traversed through the cool damp riparian creek which was flowing briskly with the rain run-off from the day before.
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Upper Arroyo Seco – Visit 2
This trip into the Upper Arroyo in Pasadena consisted of a solo adventure along the creek bed up to the third bridge over the creek.