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Why California’s Ecosystem is So Vital and the Complexities of Wildfire Management
California’s diverse ecosystems are crucial for biodiversity, agriculture, and climate mitigation. Recent wildfires highlight the need for informed management strategies beyond oversimplified solutions like “raking leaves.”
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Best Hiking Shoes for Wide Feet with Plantar Fasciitis
First let me say this isn’t a sponsored post. Finding the perfect pair of shoes for hiking, walking, or everyday wear was daunting. Especially for my wide size 14 feet dealing with plantar fasciitis. However, Keen Targhee III shoes were an instant hit for my outdoor adventures. With their sturdy construction and innovative features like…
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California Botanic Garden
The California Botanic Garden is an oasis of botanical diversity and conservation in Claremont, California,
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Restoring the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve
As we approach the one-year mark of replanting in the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife reserve, I’m excited at the possibility at what’s to come.
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Why I Garden
Everyone has a story about how they got into gardening. Mine spans influences on both sides of the spectrum with a passion for growing and cultivating California native plants.
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Becoming A California Naturalist
The concept of a naturalist seems straightforward, someone who studies nature. How does one apply that in the urban setting?
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Lower Arroyo Seco – Visit 4
This was the fourth trip into the Lower Arroyo in Pasadena with the goal/purpose to observe and broadly measure the different species in several biomes.
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Exploring Urban Ecosystems and Patch Ecology 