On September 21-23rd we helped run the 2nd annual Bioblitz for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks that coincided with the National Public Lands Day. A diverse group of participants showed up from Southern California and Northern California to help document what organisms were out and about in the park at the end of the summer season….
Read MoreThis past Saturday a small group got to experience a very special evening on Ring Mountain in Tiburon, CA. Under the setting sun participants explored a serpentine habitat containing multiple rare plants including one of the most stunning wildflowers in California: Calochortus tiburonensis. After sunset, moth lights were use to examine what flying insects occur in the area…
Read MoreThe last weekend in April this year gave citizen scientist, nature lovers, and city dwellers an extra reason to get out and explore all the things that live around them as part of the City Nature Challenge …
Read MoreIn light of the recent proposal by the Oakland A's to build a new stadium right next to Lake Merritt and Laney College, we're posting some resources and articles about the issue….
Read MoreLearn more about what lives in Lake Merritt in person at our Pop Up Aquariums…
Read MoreIf you are attracted to seeing ephemeral organisms and like staying up late into the night doing so, moth lighting might be the past time you’ve been looking for. Don’t worry long hikes aren’t necessary, but there is a key piece of equipment that will make your new found sweat-less hobby more fruitful; a moth light....learn to build one here
Read MoreMerritt College in Oakland provides great natural history courses. For the Fall semester we're recommending three courses for anyone interested in California ecology and natural history.
Read MoreLast Sunday, July 16 marked the last of the Refinery Corridor Healing Walks. Though the walks are over, there's still plenty to do and many ways to get involved!
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