Exploring Urban Ecosystems and Patch Ecology

Tag: Naturalist

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.

May 18, 2023
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.

May 16, 2023
June Wildflowers in Bloom: A Colorful California Delight

As the sun shines brighter and temperatures rise, California’s diverse landscapes burst with vibrant wildflowers.

May 14, 2023
How To Start A Community Garden

Food and nutrition are important elements in any sustainable community. Fresh vegetables and fruits, healthy air, and a sense of community with those who live, work and go to school around you. One of the best ways to achieve this in a neighborhood is by starting a community garden. A great resource in that process is…

August 6, 2022
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…

July 31, 2022
Becoming A California Naturalist

The concept of a naturalist seems straightforward, someone who studies nature. How does one apply that in the urban setting?

April 24, 2022
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.

April 12, 2022
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.

April 5, 2022
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.

March 29, 2022
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.

March 22, 2022