The list of events will be updated regularly. To view past webinars, please visit our YouTube channel. We also announce events on social media and via our e-newsletter. If you have questions, please email outreach@xerces.org.
To see the current list go to Events | Xerces Society
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 10, 2026
Xerces Society Events
Posted in Butterflies, Talks | Tags: Xerces Society Events
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 10, 2026
Tropical fish appears in Adriatic, puzzling Croatian scientists
Croatia Week
Scientists in Croatia have been left intrigued by the unexpected appearance of a tropical fish species in the northern Adriatic Sea, an area known for being among the coldest parts of the Mediterranean.
The discovery was made near the Kvarner region, where researchers are now investigating how the fish managed to reach the waters off the Croatian coast.
The Adriatic Sea is home to around 450 species of fish. However, increasing maritime traffic and rising sea temperatures are gradually introducing non-native species into the ecosystem.
Read more Tropical fish appears in Adriatic, puzzling Croatian scientists
Posted in Animals | Tags: Tropical Fish in Adriatic
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 10, 2026
Millions Of Coral Fragments Grown In Underwater Nurseries Are Rebuilding Reefs, Sheltering Fish And Restoring Ocean Life
Sevenstarssmethwick Reported
On Florida’s battered reefs, these nurseries have shifted the storyline from obituary to recovery log. At one site run by the non-profit Coral Restoration Foundation, more than 200,000 corals have already been outplanted onto degraded reef structures. In the Maldives, projects report survival rates of 70–80 % for nursery-grown corals, even in waters that have seen brutal heatwaves
Posted in Wildflowers and Other Plants | Tags: Coral Reefs
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 9, 2026
Sonoma Land Trust Events
Check out the latest events and news for Sonoma Land Trust at OUTINGS & EVENTS
Posted in Talks, Walks & Hikes
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 9, 2026
Wildlife trade ups the risk of diseases spilling over to … us : NPR
NPR reported
People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.
Read on www.npr.org/2026/04/09/nx-s1-5776668/wildlife-trade-pathogens-spillover
Posted in Animals | Tags: wildlife trade
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 9, 2026
Mangrove Trees Are Absorbing Carbon, Buffering Storms And Restarting Degraded Coastal Ecosystems
Damascusbite reported
Over 600,000 Mangrove Trees Replanted Worldwide Are Absorbing Carbon, Buffering Storms And Restarting Degraded Coastal Ecosystems.
Read more share.google/fssmIQE0xv2KchCLj
Posted in Environment, Wildflowers and Other Plants | Tags: Mangroves
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 8, 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
Posted in Class/Workshop | Tags: Theodore Payne Foundation Upcoming Events
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 8, 2026
‘Magical’ galaxy frogs disappear after reports of photographers destroying their habitats
The Guardian reported
A group of endangered “galaxy frogs” are missing, presumed dead, after trespassing photographers reportedly destroyed their microhabitats for photos.
Read on www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/17/galaxy-frogs-disappear-photographers-habitat-kerala
Posted in Animals | Tags: Galaxy Frogs
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 7, 2026
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Upcoming Events
See all Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Upcoming Events at see all upcoming events
Posted in Park | Tags: Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Events
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 7, 2026
Bay Area Bird Songs Changed Significantly During Pandemic — And This Cal Poly Study Finds Out Why
Cal Poly reported
When the roads emptied of traffic in March and April because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bay Area residents reported hearing more birds.
Posted in Birds | Tags: Bird Song, Bird Sounds
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 6, 2026
Upcoming Events from Tuleyome
See upcoming events from Tuleyome at Events
Posted in Talks, Walks & Hikes | Tags: Tuleyome
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 6, 2026
36 extraordinary, astonishing bird facts
Focusing on Wildlife
36 extraordinary, astonishing bird facts, including a bird that has killed humans, a bird that likes to get drunk and one that can fly backwards
Posted in Birds | Tags: Unusual Facts About Birds
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 5, 2026
Anza-Borrego Foundation 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
Posted in Talks, Walks & Hikes | Tags: Anza-Borrego Foundation Events
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 5, 2026
Green Crime
From the Revelator
Green Crime: A new book by criminal psychologist Dr. Julia Shaw explains the motives of environmental criminals and the defenders who expose their eco-crimes.
Posted in Environment | Tags: Green Crime
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 5, 2026
Loons of Mount Desert Island, Maine – YouTube
Experience a loon hatchling take to the water for the first time (@1:55), an adult male yodel (@2:35) and loon parents feeding their young (@4:56).
Wildlife photographer Tim Laman and family travel to Mount Desert Island, Maine to film the early lives of Common loons. Told by his daughter, Jessica, the Lamans document a unique look at the intimate bond between Loon parents and their young. It’s an amazing collection of loon calls and behavior.
— Read on www.youtube.com/watch
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 4, 2026
Upcoming UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Events
See the events calendar for the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden at Garden Events
Posted in Class/Workshop, Garden | Tags: UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Events
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 4, 2026
The absence of human in lockdowns altered the peaks of a bird
ScienceMediaCenter re
Restrictions on mobility and activity imposed during the covid-19 pandemic had an impact on the beaks of a species of bird, specifically the dark-eyed junco, which lived in urban areas of Los Angeles (USA). This is shown in a study published in the journal PNAS, which reveals how birds born during these lockdowns had beaks similar to their counterparts in the wild. With the return of human activity, the beak returned to its pre-pandemic shape. The authors argue that this change was mainly due to an adaptation to the food available, as the birds no longer had access to human food waste.
Read on sciencemediacentre.es/en/absence-human-activity-during-pandemic-lockdowns-altered-peaks-bird-species
Posted in Birds | Tags: Dark-Eyed Juncos
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 3, 2026
Upcoming CNPS Events
See the calendar of upcoming events of the California Native Plants Society at https://www.cnps.org/events
Posted in Talks | Tags: Upcoming CNPS Events
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 3, 2026
Seabirds are dying in large numbers along California beaches
SF Gate reported
Brandt’s cormorants and common murres appear to be starving in large numbers along California’s coast, officials say.
Read on www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/seabird-deaths-california-22188219.php
Posted in Birds | Tags: Bird Deaths
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 3, 2026
Some plants grow bigger — and ‘meaner’ — when clipped, study finds
- ScienceDaily reported
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Some plants behave like the mythical monster Hydra: Cut off their heads and they grow back, bigger and better than before. A new study finds that these ‘overcompensators,’ as they are called, also augment their defensive chemistry — think plant venom — when they are clipped. The discovery could lead to the development of new methods for boosting plant growth while reducing the need for insecticides, the researchers said.
Read more Some plants grow bigger — and ‘meaner’ — when clipped, study finds
Posted in Wildflowers and Other Plants | Tags: Plants that Overcompensate
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 2, 2026
Top 14 Birds That Outsmart Predators Daily
Animals Around The Globe reported
In the avian world, survival depends on more than just flying ability or physical strength. Many birds have evolved remarkable adaptations and behaviors that help them outwit predators on a daily basis. From elaborate deception tactics to sophisticated cooperative strategies, these feathered survivors demonstrate that brain power is often more effective than brawn. This article explores 14 of the most intelligent birds that have mastered the art of predator evasion, showcasing nature’s ingenuity in the ongoing evolutionary arms race between predator and prey.
Posted in Birds | Tags: Bird Intelligence
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 2, 2026
Golden Gate Fields deal set to create sweeping public park
The Berkeley Scanner reported
A plan is afoot to buy Golden Gate Fields, the sprawling former horse racing track on the Berkeley-Albany border, and turn it into a park.
Read on www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/04/01/community/golden-gate-fields-park-deal/
Posted in Park | Tags: Golden Gate Fields
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 2, 2026
10 fastest birds on the planet, including one that can cruise at 169kph for hours
Discover Wildlife
From lightning-fast dives to marathon high-speed flight, these are the 10 fastest birds on Earth
The animal kingdom has some impressive contenders when it comes to speed, but few can rival the sky’s elite. Birds have evolved to move through the air with efficiency and precision to pursue prey, evade predators, migrate and find mates. These are some of the fastest fliers and savviest swoopers around.
Read on www.discoverwildlife.com/
Posted in Birds | Tags: Fastest Birds
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 1, 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
Posted in Park, Walks & Hikes | Tags: East Bay Regional Parks
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 1, 2026
How the World is Losing its Forests to Wildfires
The Guardian reported
The world is losing forests to fire at an unsustainable rate, experts have warned.
Wildfires have always been part of nature’s cycle, but in recent decades their scale, frequency and intensity in carbon-rich forests have surged.
Research from the World Resources Institute (WRI) shows that fires now destroy more than twice as much tree cover as they did two decades ago.
Read more at Mapped:How the World is Losing its Forests to Wildfires
Posted in Environment | Tags: Forest Loss, Wildfires
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | March 31, 2026
Marin County Parks Upcoming Events
See the calendar of upcoming free events for Marin County Parks Events Calendar – Marin County Parks
Posted in Park
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | March 31, 2026
New Zealand’s rare flightless parrot begins breeding again
The Straits Times reported
New Zealand’s critically endangered flightless parrot, the kakapo, started breeding last week for the first time in four years, the government conservation department said.
Only 236 of the rotund and regal-looking green parrots remain in three breeding populations on some of New Zealand’s most remote southern islands.
Read on www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/new-zealands-rare-flightless-parrot-begins-breeding-again
Posted in Birds | Tags: Flightless Bird, Kakapo
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | March 31, 2026
Ancient Weed Contains Water So Strange That Scientists Thought It Came From a Meteorite
ZMEscience reported
A prehistoric plant distills water so intensely it looks it came from space.
Posted in Wildflowers and Other Plants | Tags: water retention in plants
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | March 30, 2026
Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association Upcoming Events
See upcoming events calendar of hikes and programs at https://www.abdnha.org/calendar1.htm.
Posted by: Sandy Steinman | March 30, 2026
After 25 years of reforestation, once-barren landscapes are now absorbing millions of tons of CO annually
The Punjab reported
Where wind once scraped over bare, cracked soil, there’s now a low, continuous whisper of leaves rubbing against each other. The air feels heavier, cooler, like someone turned down the brightness on a harsh world. Men and women walk along a dusty track flanked by young trunks, some no thicker than a wrist, others already casting generous shade. A boy in a faded football shirt stretches out his hand and touches a leaf, almost like he’s checking it’s real.
Twenty-five years ago, this entire valley was a burnt, eroded scar. Nothing grew higher than your knees. Livestock kicked up grey dust. People moved away because the land could no longer feed them. Today, those same hills are a surprising patchwork of green. Small forests stitched together by human stubbornness and patient work.
Read more about story ar Londonam https://www.londonsam.org.uk/after-25-years-of-reforestation-once-barren-landscapes-are-now-absorbing-millions-of-tons-of-co-annually/https://www.londonsam.org.uk/after-25-years-of-reforestation-once-barren-landscapes-are-now-absorbing-millions-of-tons-of-co-annually/
Posted in Environment | Tags: Restoration Projects, Value of Planting Trees
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