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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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 14, 2026

Ocotopus Tool Use

SpaceDaily reported

The eight-armed engineers of the ocean floor may be more clever than we thought—this one just invented mobile shelter.

An octopus was filmed carrying two halves of a coconut shell across the seafloor to reassemble themlater as a portable suit of armour, one of the only clear cases of a wild invertebrate using tools.

Read more at Octopus Tool Use

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 13, 2026

White Storks Make Historic Return to the English Midlands After 600-year Absence

Good News Network reported

The storks have now arrived as part of an effort to establish a healthy, wild, breeding colony on the River Trent.

Read on www.goodnewsnetwork.org/white-storks-make-historic-return-to-the-english-midlands-after-600-year-absence/

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 12, 2026

All hail the horsetail, a plant that could survive anything

The Guardian reported

It looks like a toilet brush yet predates the dinosaurs. I can’t help but give it a stroke by the roadside, even if I get strange looks.

Equisetum arvense, or field horsetail, looks fluffy, but it is wiry and rough. One could serve effectively as a toilet brush. The bristles are rich in abrasive silicon, which gives the texture of sandpaper. This explains another of equisetum’s common names, scouring rush, from when it was used to clean wood and polish metal. If you are careful, a hollow jointed stem can be separated at its junction and then rejoined like children’s tubular pipes for building, slotting back in a satisfying way.

Read more at All hail the horsetail, a plant that could survive anything

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 11, 2026

Trump Admin Reportedly Nixes $25 Million in National Park Projects

Yahoo News reported

The Trump administration has reportedly rejected more than 130 planned projects at national parks, putting at least $25M in previously secured funding on hold.

Read on www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-admin-reportedly-nixes-25-231505017.html

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 11, 2026

Pacific gray whales facing ‘catastrophic’ die-off as climate crisis hits food supply

The Guardian reported

Climate change is driving a gray whale “catastrophic mortality event” in the Pacific Ocean as melting sea ice depletes food sources and the animals starve, environmental groups warn.

Read more at Pacific gray whales facing ‘catastrophic’ die-off as climate crisis hits food supply

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 10, 2026

California confirms rare sighting of gray wolf in Mendocino national forest

The Guardian reported

Officials say sighting a sign species – driven to extinction in state before reintroduction in 2011 – expanding its range

A gray wolf has recently been seen in California’s Mendocino national forest for the first time since the species returned to the state 15 years ago, state wildlife officials confirmed.

Officials in Lake county, which is about two hours north of San Francisco, said last week the California department of fish and wildlife (CDFW) had received reports of sightings in the forest in late August. The agency verified the presence of a wolf in the far north end of the county, county supervisor Brad Rasmussen said in a statement on social media.

Read more California confirms rare sighting of gray wolf in Mendocino national forest

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 10, 2026

The Many Faces of iNaturalist

Bay Nature reported on the difference and some of the history of iNaturalist and Seek

Once a Berkeley student project, iNaturalist is a social network—and a scientific database. Now, the public departure of its cofounder highlights the challenge of balancing the two.

Read more at The Many Faces of iNaturalist

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 9, 2026

Sonoma Land Trust Events

Check out the latest events and news for Sonoma Land Trust at OUTINGS & EVENTS

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 9, 2026

Photos of Regional Parks Botanic Garden 9/7/26

Photographed in the East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park in Berkeley, CA on September 7, 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 9, 2026

Introducing the Plants for Monarchs Tool

from Xerces Society

The Xerces Society’s new Plants for Monarchs allows anyone to generate a list of native host and nectar plants that support monarch butterflies where they live. 
Use the filters to match your preferences and site conditions, and create a shopping list with your local and online plant suppliers.
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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 8, 2026

SANDHILL CRANE FESTIVAL TOUR REGISTRATION OPENS September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival  November 6-8, 2026

The 28th Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival will feature a full weekend of festivities, with guided crane tours offered throughout the event.

Book A Tour        View Calendar Of Events
The Sandhill Crane Festival is bigger than ever this year, with brand-new tours, such as, Behind the Scenes Tour & Crane Fly-in at Staten Island and A Walking Meditation for Bird Watchers. You will also want to register right away for your favorite tours and the Evening Fly-in on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday night.
Register Here
There will also be a special pre-festival excursion, Farms, Floodplains & Flyways: Exploring the balance between agriculture and wildlife conservation, led by tour guide Allen Bacon on November 4 and 5.
So many wonderful tours to choose from. Mark your calendars now!
We look forward to seeing you in November.
Katherine KelloggLSCA Festival Co-Chair
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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 8, 2026

Amazing Turtle Journey

The Pulse reported

A Massachusetts turtle released from a zoo in 2011 vanished for a decade, returned as an adult, and 15 years later two of her own captive-raised offspring were released into the same marsh

Read more at Amazing Turtle Journey

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 7, 2026

Upcoming UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Events

See the events calendar for the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden at Garden Events

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 7, 2026

Photos of Regional Parks Botanic Garden 9/5/26

Photographed in the East Bay Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park in Berkeley, CA on September 5, 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 7, 2026

There’s One Creature of The Deep That Can Scare Even Orcas Away

Science Alert reported

Then scientists discovered that these fearsome predators had a nemesis of their own: the mighty orca (Orcinus orca), sleek and cunning, hunting white sharks for their tender, nutrient-rich livers.

Just the hint of a squeal from a pod of long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) can send orcas packing.

Read more and see video of Pilot Whales chasing Orrcas at There’s One Creature of The Deep That Can Scare Even Orcas Away

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 6, 2026

Tejon Ranch Upcoming Events

See All Upcoming Tejon Ranch Events at Events

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 6, 2026

Plants may be evolving the wrong traits for a warming world | ScienceDaily

ScienceDaily reported

Morning glories may be getting caught in an evolutionary tug-of-war between surviving climate change and attracting increasingly scarce pollinators. Over just nine years, researchers found that the plants’ rate of adaptation plunged by 96%, even though they still had plenty of genetic diversity to evolve.

Read on www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260901010719.htm

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 6, 2026

Unbelievable Record Dive by Beaked Whale

Space Daily reported

In 2020 scientists tracking a beaked whale logged a dive that seemed physically impossible: 3 hours and 42 minutes underwater on a single lungful of air, by far the longest dive ever recorded in any mammal on Earth.

The whale’s body plan suggests it should suffocate within half an hour, yet it vanishes into the deep for nearly four hours—a biological contradiction that challenges everything we thought we knew about mammalian limits.

Read more at Record Dive

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 5, 2026

Trump signs order to remove endangered species status for grey wolves

The BBC reported

The US president says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists say it could derail efforts to recover populations.

Read on www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62k677d4lzo

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | September 5, 2026

Trump Administration Moves to Drop Protections for More Wetlands

10bmnes reported

The Trump administration on Friday took another step toward stripping federal protections from millions of acres of wetlands, which help filter drinking water for many communities and provide critical habitat for birds, fish and other wildlife.

The proposed rule from the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would significantly narrow the definition of “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS, that are protected from harmful pollution under the Clean Water Act of 1972.

The new version is more sweeping than an initial proposal released in November, which would have removed federal protections from fewer wetlands nationwide. The plan would deliver a victory to farmers, ranchers and rural landowners who have chaffed at the protections, calling them an infringement on their property rights.

Read more at Trump Administration Moves to Drop Protections for More Wetlands

Trump Administration Moves to Drop Protections for More Wetlands

 

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