Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 23, 2026

Theodore Payne Foundation  Upcoming Events 

Theodore Payne Foundation inspires and educates Southern Californians about the beauty and ecological benefits of California native plant landscapes.We are located on 22 acres of canyon land in the northeast corner of the San Fernando Valley. Our full-service native plant nursery, seed room, book store, art gallery, demonstration gardens, and hiking trails are open to the public year round. We offer garden tours and classes for adults and families, as well as field trips to TPF and in-classroom programs for children. Friendly on-leash dogs are welcome and there is no admission charge!

See upcoming events at  Theodore Payne Foundation Events – Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 23, 2026

With Bay Area common murres starving, biologists fear the worst

SF Gate reported

The number of common murres washing ashore in critical condition has alarmed experts. These charcoal-and-white seabirds rarely come to land.

International Bird Rescue has taken in 162 of the penguin look-alikes from Northern California beaches this year, with a notable spike since August. Many are starving.

Read more at With Bay Area common murres starving, biologists fear the worst

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 23, 2026

Golden mussels spread to East Bay’s Lake Del Valle for the first time

SF Gate reported

Golden mussels have spread to a popular reservoir in the East Bay, prompting officials to enforce a 30-day quarantine on all boaters who launch at Lake Del Valle in Livermore, where the invasive species recently emerged.

Read more Golden mussels spread to East Bay’s Lake Del Valle for the first time

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 23, 2026

Conservationists carry the eggs of the world’s rarest duck for 44km on foot. Here’s why

Discover Wildlife reported

After heavy rainfall threatened nests of the Madagascar pochard, the world’s rarest duck, conservationists collected its eggs from the wild. They then carried them 44km on foot to a specialist breeding centre – resulting in a successful rearing of a new generation.

Read more Conservationists carry the eggs of the world’s rarest duck for 44km on foot. Here’s why

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 22, 2026

Regional Parks Botanic Garden Native Plant Sale 10/3/26

Regional Parks Botanic Garden1550 Wildcat Canyon Road Berkeley, CA, 94708 United States (map)

Public sale hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with exclusive access for Friends members starting at 9:00 a.m. Friends memberships may be purchased at the Garden starting at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the sale, or in advance on the Garden website.

The sale will feature a wide array of California native plants propagated and grown from the Regional Parks Botanic Garden collection. An inventory of the plants that will be available will be published in early September.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 22, 2026

Investigation into 10 lion deaths in Tanzania focused on poisoning

NPR reported

The lions were found dead inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a popular wildlife reserve in Tanzania. Deaths raise concerns over wildlife poisonings in East Africa.

Read on www.npr.org/2026/09/20/nx-s1-5975478/poison-suspected-in-deaths-of-ten-lions-in-game-reserve-in-tanzania

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 22, 2026

New Wildlife Discovery in the Dark

SpaceDaily reported

A creature that spends its entire life in crushing darkness a kilometre beneath the waves appeared, alive, at the sunlit surface off Tenerife in 2025, and marine biologists are still debating what dragged it up from a world it was never meant to leave.

The appearance of a deep-sea creature that should have died in the pressure change raises a troubling question: what catastrophic force could bring something from the abyss back to the sun?

Read more https://spacedaily.com/k-a-creature-that-spends-its-entire-life-in-crushing-darkness-a-kilometre-beneath-the-waves-appeared-alive-at-the-sunlit-surface-off-tenerife-in-2025-and-marine-biologists-are-still-debating-what-dra/

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 21, 2026

Birds are running out of places to land: 45% of migratory bird species now in decline – BirdLife International

BirdLife International today publishes the State of the World’s Birds report at the Global Flyways Summit in Nairobi.
— Read on www.birdlife.org/news/2026/09/11/birds-are-running-out-of-places-to-land-45-of-migratory-bird-species-now-in-decline/

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 20, 2026

Monarch butterflies are on their way to Mexico. States are helping them on their way : NPR

NPR reported

Eastern monarch butterflies are flying more than 2,000 miles south, through the central U.S., to overwinter in Mexico. We look at a project aimed to help the pollinators along their journey.

Read on www.npr.org/2026/09/20/nx-s1-5973267/monarch-butterflies-are-on-their-way-to-mexico-states-are-helping-them-on-their-way

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 20, 2026

Retired Teacher Plants 10,000 Oaks to Help Restore Southern California’s Fire-Scarred Landscapes – NewsBreak

NewsBreak reported

California is losing its oaks. One man is planting 10,000, including in tree-scarce Altadena

Read on www.newsbreak.com/nerdy-digest-325136183/4895737750570-retired-teacher-plants-10-000-oaks-to-help-restore-southern-california-s-fire-scarred-landscapes

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 20, 2026

Photos from Regional Parks Botanic Garden September 16, 2026 part 2

Photographed in the East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park in Berkeley, CA on September, 2026.

The Regional Parks Botanic Garden is a California native plant garden. It is located within Tilden Park in the hills above Berkeley, California, It is a 10-acre garden includes many of the state’s rare and endangered plants and a place for visitors to wander among trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses from plant communities throughout the state. There are free weekend and holiday tours.  Admission and parking are free. For more information about the garden visit the Friends of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 20, 2026

Humpback whale swims 60 miles inland after losing way from SF Bay

SF Gate reported

It’s not clear if the whale, named Rio, is still in the Delta near Rio Vista, or if it managed to escape back toward freedom.

Read on www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/humpback-whale-rio-vista-delta-22440681.php

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 20, 2026

Dragonflies help protect water and ancestral Indigenous languages in Colombia

Monga Bay reported

  • Researchers investigating Colombia’s remote region of Guainía have identified nearly 120 dragonfly and damselfly species, uncovering a biodiversity hotspot for these insects.
  • Dragonflies rely on pristine freshwater ecosystems, but their aquatic habitats face growing pressure from regional deforestation, unmanaged waste and exponential tourism.
  • By naming in their ancestral languages and monitoring local dragonflies, communities are deepening their understanding of ecosystem health and connecting biodiversity and ancestral wisdom with water protection.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 19, 2026

Photos from Regional Park Botanic Garden 9/16/26 Part 2

Photos taken in the Regional Park Botanic Garden in Tilden Park in Berkeley, CA on September 16, 2026.

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The Regional Parks Botanic Garden is a botanic garden of California native plants. The Garden is open Monday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.  It is located within Tilden Park in the hills above Berkeley, California.  It is a 10-acre garden for many of the state’s rare and endangered plants and a place for visitors to wander among trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses from plant communities throughout the state. To learn more about the garden visit the website at www.nativeplants.org .

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 19, 2026

Where did the birds go? Once-abundant wetlands are drying up after federal staff cutbacks

Cal Matters reported

A long decline in the number of people managing wildlife refuges in California accelerated after the Trump administration’s DOGE staffing cuts.

Read more at Where did the birds go? Once-abundant wetlands are drying up after federal staff cutbacks

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 18, 2026

Upcoming Bay Nature Events

See the schedule of upcoming Bay Nature Events https://baynature.org/events/

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 18, 2026

New Wild Cat Species: Meet Tilcayo: The tiny wild cat discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests after more than a century – The Times of India

Science News: Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of wild cat in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first time in more than a century that a n.
— Read on timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/meet-tilcayo-the-tiny-wild-cat-discovered-in-bolivias-cloud-forests-after-more-than-a-century/articleshow/134316459.cms

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 18, 2026

California faces highest shark numbers in years as great whites head north

The Guardian reported

California is set to see one of its sharkiest summers in a decade, with large numbers of juvenile great whites already on a reverse vacation from the warm waters of Mexico to cooler pastures along the western United States.

Read more at California faces highest shark numbers in years as great whites head north

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 17, 2026

Dome Fire burns more than 1,000 acres near Yosemite – NBC Bay Area

Firefighters are battling a wildfire near Yosemite that has grown to more than 1,000 acres as of Wednesday, according to Cal Fire.
— Read on www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/dome-fire-near-yosemite/4144249/

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 17, 2026

Costa Rica’s Wild Capuchin Monkeys Are Using AI Touchscreens

Tico Times reported

Wild white-faced capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica are learning to use a touchscreen in the middle of the forest, giving researchers a new way to study animal intelligence without taking the monkeys out of their natural environment. The system, called CapuchinAI, combines artificial intelligence, cameras, a touchscreen and an automatic food dispenser at the Taboga Forest Reserve in Guanacaste.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 16, 2026

 Los Padres ForestWatch Upcoming Events

See Upcoming Los Padres ForestWatch Upcoming Events at Home | Los Padres ForestWatch

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 16, 2026

Armadillos are in Ohio.

Dnuz reported

The leathery mammals, mostly associated with dry, sweltering locations like Texas, have been creeping northward over the last century or so. But last week researchers collected a dead armadillo by the roadside four miles east of Oxford, Ohio, near the Indiana border — the first formally documented armadillo to have migrated to the state.

Read more at armadillos are in Ohio.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 16, 2026

Why The Ocean Cleanup Hasn’t Solved the Plastic Pollution Crisis

The Revelator reported

The Ocean Cleanup is a social-media and fundraising powerhouse. So why hasn’t the nonprofit been similarly successful in removing much plastic from the ocean — and how many marine animals have been killed along the way? David Shiffman examines why some so-called big ideas fail.

Read more at Why The Ocean Cleanup Hasn’t Solved the Plastic Pollution Crisis

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 15, 2026

The healing power of of birdwatching

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 15, 2026

East Bay Regional Parks Upcoming Events

See the calendar of upcoming events for the East Bay Regional Parks at https://www.ebparks.org/calendar

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 15, 2026

Anza-Borrego Foundation  Upcoming Events 

Anza-Borrego Foundation hosts a variety of events and educational programs, including hikes, botany walks, photography workshops, and more. See the schedule at  Events | Anza-Borrego Foundation

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 15, 2026

BIRDING FOR EVERYONE FELLOWSHIP 2027

The BFE Fellowship  Application is Now Open

This program is designed to cultivate the next generation of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) conservation leaders in our region.

If you are 18+, identify as a member of an underrepresented community, and live in the Bay Area, consider applying today.

Our BFE selection committee will award 10 individuals with a free year’s worth of GGBA classes, membership, and a supportive cohort environment with its own monthly outings and networking opportunities.

You’ll learn about birds, build relationships, and grow your leadership skills as a conservationist with a group of equally passionate individuals.

If you or someone you know would make a great candidate, please visit our program page, share this opportunity, and apply!

Deadline to apply: Friday, October 16th

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 15, 2026

Endangered Blackburn’s Sphinx Moth caterpillars found for first time since 1940s

The Pulse reported

Wildlife crews found 10 endangered caterpillars in Lānaʻi City, then discovered the same giant Hawaiian moth on Molokaʻi for the first time since the 1940s

Read more at Endangered caterpillars found for first time since 1940s

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 14, 2026

Anza-Borrego Foundation  Upcoming Events 

Anza-Borrego Foundation hosts a variety of events and educational programs, including hikes, botany walks, photography workshops, and more. See the schedule at  Events | Anza-Borrego Foundation

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 14, 2026

Mexico in bloom: 5 wildflowers to look for

MND contributor Bel Woodhouse takes us on a tour of Mexico’s spectacular wildflowers, from vibrant sunflowers and cosmos to delicate poppies.
— Read on mexiconewsdaily.com/lifestyle/mexico-wildflower-season/

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