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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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June Wildflowers in Bloom: A Colorful California Delight
As the sun shines brighter and temperatures rise, California’s diverse landscapes burst with vibrant wildflowers.
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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…
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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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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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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.
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Exploring Urban Ecosystems and Patch Ecology 