9/1/2026 Western fence lizards inspire ‘lifelong fascination’ for this Cal State San Bernardino grad

Some of Southern California’s most fascinating wildlife isn’t hiding deep in the remote wilderness, but found basking on concrete, rock, or a picket fence.

7/28/2026 Cooper’s hawks are abundant in Southern California, but that wasn’t always the case

Hearing the familiar “squee” call of a juvenile Cooper’s hawk in my backyard, I looked up and then laughed. Four young hawks were sitting in the limbs of a snag, observing and seemingly commenting on my activities.

7/2/2026 Creating a fairy garden in your Southern California yard with native plants

The addition of California native plants invites a magical micro ecosystem into your garden.

6/4/2026 Students find purpose out in the field and conservation finds a future

A college internship can be the moment a career stops being a plan and starts being a passion. I know this because it happened to me.

4/30/2026 Goldspotted oak borer beetle is threatening oak trees across Southern California

An invasive tree pest is threatening oak trees across Southern California and reshaping our historic landscapes. Oak trees have forever defined this region, offering shade, habitat and a sense of place for those who spend time outdoors.

3/31/2026 This community science project aims to help bumblebees; you can help, too

Stalking western meadowlarks with my camera, a smaller flash of flying black and yellow caught my interest.

3/5/2026 Conference on protecting California’s native plants and their habitat held in Riverside

Botanists and plant enthusiasts from around the state converged on Riverside to celebrate native plants and share their expertise with one another.

2/3/2026 Taking care of the environment starts with small actions

For a long time, I didn’t think of myself as an “environmental person.” I grew up in Los Angeles County in a family that enjoyed the outdoors in small ways.

1/2/2026 How you can help the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan for the Santa Ana River Watershed

Community-based organizations and Tribal representatives are gathering perspectives from local communities to address climate resilience.

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9/1/2026 Western fence lizards inspire ‘lifelong fascination’ for this Cal State San Bernardino grad

7/28/2026 Cooper’s hawks are abundant in Southern California, but that wasn’t always the case

7/2/2026 Creating a fairy garden in your Southern California yard with native plants

6/4/2026 Students find purpose out in the field and conservation finds a future

4/30/2026 Goldspotted oak borer beetle is threatening oak trees across Southern California

3/31/2026 This community science project aims to help bumblebees; you can help, too

3/5/2026 Conference on protecting California’s native plants and their habitat held in Riverside

2/3/2026 Taking care of the environment starts with small actions

1/2/2026 How you can help the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan for the Santa Ana River Watershed

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