Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 22, 2022

LA Garden Tour April 23 & 24

from Theodore Payne

Ready for the Garden Tour?! This year we’re proud to be featuring 34 sustainable and ecological California landscapes across Los Angeles. In addition to our returning favorites, there are 13 gardens that are brand new to the tour, and many others new to 2020 and 2021 that have never been seen in person due to the pandemic. Whether you visit one garden or try to hit them all, there’s a landscape out there waiting to spark your imagination. Join us!

Learn more at LA Garden Tour

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 22, 2022

Zoom Presentation: Women studying birds in the Amazon Forest 4/29

from The Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology

The Emilie Snethlage Expedition: women studying birds in the Amazon Forest!

The online talk will cover the adventures of eight women, bird specialists, in one of the remotest areas of the Amazon Forest. Glaucia Del-Rio and Anna Hiller will talk about the first ornithological expedition lead and undertaken exclusively by women, the Emilie Snethlage Expedition. Fri, April 29, 2022  6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

Read more and register at  The Bird Museum’s April Conservation Seminar Series Tickets, Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 22, 2022

San Francisco Heron Watch 4/23/22

from Bay Nature

San Francisco Heron Watch 4/23/22. Great blue herons are nesting at Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park! Volunteers will help visitors observe the nests through spotting scopes. Learn more here!

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 22, 2022

Threatened Devils Hole pupfish are making a comeback 

The Pahrump Valley Times reports

Biologists say populations for one of the world’s rarest fish are increasing.

Scientists recently counted 175 Devils Hole pupfish — the most they’ve observed in a spring count in 22 years. They’ve been tracking populations of the rare Devils Hole pupfish, which live in the upper 80 feet of a deep water-filled cavern and sun-lit shallow pool in Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge just west of Pahrump, for 50 years.

Read more at Threatened Devils Hole pupfish are making a comeback | Pahrump Valley Times

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 21, 2022

 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaking Tonight

EarthSky reports

When to watch: Late evening April 21 – or late evening April 22 – will be best. Before moonrise! The predicted* peak is 4 UTC on April 22. And the peak of the Lyrids is narrow (no weeks-long stretches of meteor-watching, as with some showers). Unfortunately in 2022, there’s a bright moon in the sky on the peak morning. Note that it’s a waning moon. So – on the night after the peak (late evening April 22 to dawn April 23) – there will be less moon, and so you might try that night, too.

Radiant: Rises before midnight, highest in the sky at dawn. Your best bet for watching the Lyrids in 2022 is to watch in the hour before your local midnight, before the moon rises or gets very high in the sky.

Read more at EarthSky | 2022 Lyrid meteor shower: All you need to know

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 21, 2022

Abbott’s Lagoon, Pt. Reyes Photos 4/17/22

Photographed at Abbott’s Lagoon at Pt. Reyes on April 17, 2022.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 21, 2022

Job Opening: Biotech Scientist 

The Presidio Trust is seeking a Biological Science Technician. The Presidio is a unique national park located in San Francisco at the Golden Gate. The successful applicant will join a team of innovative land stewards working to restore wildlands and biodiversity to this diverse and changing landscape.

Read more and learn how to apply at  Biotech Scientist for Presidio Trust – CNPS Forums

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 21, 2022

Human Story of California’s Channel Islands 4/27/22

The Human Story of California’s Channel Islands

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 7:00 PM

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 21, 2022

Doctors in Canada can prescribe free annual national park passes

NPR reports

A walk in the park may be just what the doctor ordered.

A new program launched last month in Canada gives some doctors the option of providing patients with a free annual pass to the country’s national parks as part of an effort to increase access to nature and the health benefits to be found outside,

PaRx, a health initiative launched by the BC Parks Foundation in 2019, partnered with Parks Canada to provide doctors across four provinces with an initial run of 100 passes that can be prescribed, The Washington Post reported. The typical park prescription program allows doctors to write more general prescriptions for time spent out in nature; two hours a week, at least 20 minutes at a time, is what PaRx director Dr. Melissa Lem suggests, according to the Post.

Read more  Doctors in Canada can prescribe free annual national park passes : NPR

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 20, 2022

Bird flu outbreak: Experts say take down feeders

EarthSky reports

A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) – or especially severe bird flu – is causing sickness among both domestic and wild birds across the United States. So the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota recommended yesterday that people in U.S. states with HPAI take down their bird feeders and bird baths for a couple of months this spring to help decrease the spread of this virus.

See a map of affected states and more information at Bird flu outbreak:  Experts say take down feeders

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 20, 2022

National Park Job and Internship Opportunities

from the National Park Service

The National Park Service offers opportunities to work in more than 400 national parks and offices—from Maine to Guam, the Virgin Islands to Alaska, and anyplace in between. There are many ways you can become involved. Are you looking for a full-time, permanent job? We’ve got those. Or maybe you’d prefer to work in parks for a few months as a seasonal ranger? We’ve got some of those, too. (See USAJOBs.gov for listings of both permanent and seasonal jobs.)
Are you a student looking for a meaningful internship or someone with some extra time who’d like to volunteer? You can find internship and volunteer opportunities to suit your needs and interests at: https://www.nps.gov/…/youthpro…/jobs-and-internships.htm. Come work with us—in an “office” like no other.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 20, 2022

Audubon Events for Earth Day 2022
Earth Day, on April 22, is a special day to join the global community in committing to meaningful environmental action and taking a moment to rejoice in nature.

This year’s official Earth Day theme is Invest in Our Planet, and Audubon programs at the national, state, and local levels are holding events that demonstrate all of the ways we can invest our time, resources, and passion for birds and the environment into creating a better future for us all.

Whether you’re looking to celebrate by getting outside or in the comfort of home, here are some upcoming events from the Audubon community.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 20, 2022

Women studying birds in the Amazon Forest 4/29/22

The Bird Museum’s April Conservation Seminar Series by The Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology

The Emilie Snethlage Expedition: women studying birds in the Amazon Forest!

Date and time Fri, April 29, 2022 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT

The online talk will cover the adventures of eight women, bird specialists, in one of the remotest areas of the Amazon Forest. Glaucia Del-Rio and Anna Hiller will talk about the first ornithological expedition lead and undertaken exclusively by women, the Emilie Snethlage Expedition.

To register go to : women studying birds in the Amazon Forest!

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 20, 2022

Theodore Payne Foundation Upcoming Events

from Theodore Payne Foundation

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 | Eventbrite

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 20, 2022

Plants’ best friend: Pathogen-detecting dogs visit Presidio Nursery

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy report

In 2020, researchers at UC Berkeley published findings that dogs had been able to sniff out Phytophthora, a microscopic plant pathogen that can be devastating to plants and entire ecosystems, with a 100% detection rate in a series of trials and blind tests.

Read story at  Plants’ best friend: Pathogen-detecting dogs visit Presidio Nursery | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 19, 2022

Xerces Society Virtual Events

See the current schedule of Xerces Society virtual events at  Events | Xerces Society

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 19, 2022

How you can help North American birds during migration 

NPR reports

Birds are what scientists call “indicator species” – their health helps us understand the health of our environment. In this episode of Life Kit, we get expert tips on how we can help birds survive, and thrive.

Read article at  How you can help North American birds during migration : Life Kit : NPR

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 19, 2022

How scientists found an African bat lost to science for 40 years 

Science News reports

How scientists found an African bat lost to science for 40 years

Now the first recording of the Hill’s horseshoe bat’s echolocation call may help find more

Read story at How scientists found an African bat lost to science for 40 years | Science News

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 18, 2022

Lassen National Park Update

from Lassen National Park
The southwest entrance is closed at the Highway 36 and 89 junction. Road clearing equipment isn’t available to keep up with the anticipated heavy snowfall beginning tonight. Access to the northwest entrance will remain open throughout the duration of the storm activity.
An update will be posted once the road is clear and safe for vehicle travel.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 18, 2022

CNPS Events and Plant Sales

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 18, 2022

UC Botanical Garden Native Plant Sale

Shop, Learn and Browse at this Special Sale

Tuesday, April 19 – Saturday, April 30
It’s spring, the perfect time to think about adding some California native plants to your garden! Many of these plants are beloved by butterflies, and all have features that attract birds, native bees and/or other beneficial insects.

In honor of Native Plant Week, the Garden will be featuring these plants for sale from April 19 through the end of the month, while supplies last.

Please find important information about this special sale below including opening day instructions, plants sale selection, and more.
Full List of Available Plants

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 18, 2022

2022 Lyrid meteor shower peaks April 21/22

EarthSky reports

When to watch: Late evening April 21 – or late evening April 22 – will be best. Before moonrise! The predicted peak** is 4 UTC on April 22. And the peak of the Lyrids is narrow (no weeks-long stretches of meteor-watching, as with some showers). Unfortunately in 2022, there’s a bright moon in the sky on the peak morning. Note that it’s a waning moon. So – on the night after the peak (late evening April 22 to dawn April 23) – there will be less moon, and so you might try that night, too.

Read more at  EarthSky | 2022 Lyrid meteor shower: All you need to know

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 18, 2022

Smuggler caught with nearly 1,000 cacti and succulents strapped to her body

This is an old story but is another example of how serious plant smuggling is and that there are serious penalties for smuggling plants

CNN reports

A woman who strapped nearly 1,000 succulents and endangered cacti to her body in an attempt to smuggle them into New Zealand has been sentenced to 100 hours of community work, the country’s biosecurity ministry said.

Wenqing Li, 38, who also goes by the name Wendy, was caught bringing plants and seeds from China to Auckland International Airport, where the goods were seized, on two occasions in 2019.

Read more at Smuggler caught with nearly 1,000 cacti and succulents strapped to her body – NBC2 News

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 17, 2022

SANTA BARBARA CHANNEL’S WHALES AND THEIR CLIMATE CONNECTION 4/21/22

A Free Zoom Webinar with Marine Biologist Holly S. Lohuis

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to present “Santa Barbara Channel’s Whales and Their Climate Connection,” a free Zoom webinar with Holly Lohuis, a marine biologist, marine educator, and naturalist in the Santa Barbara area. This presentation, which will share what Holly has learned about research on whales and their influence on the ecology of our oceans and the Santa Barbara Channel, will take place on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 7pm PT. The webinar is free, but registration is required, and donations are welcome.
Learn More and Register Here

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 17, 2022

Ventura County Flower and Weed Show 4/22&23

from Channel Islands CNPS

Ventura County Flower and Weed Show
Discover the Wild Plants of Ventura County

Friday 11am-5pm April 22, 2022
Saturday 12-3pm April 23, 2022 & Sunday 12-4pm April 24, 2022

At the Museum of Ventura County-Agriculture Museum
926 Railroad Ave in Santa Paula
In English and Spanish
Samples displayed with scientific and common name identification. Learn about invasive species such as Arundo.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 17, 2022

How Nature Becomes a Casualty of War 

The New York Times reports on impact of war on the environment

Waging war is an act of destruction. And, studies suggest, it’s one that disproportionately affects the planet’s most important ecosystems. From 1950 to 2000, more than 80 percent of the world’s major armed conflicts took place in biodiversity hot spots, areas that are rich in native species but under threat,

Read article at How Nature Becomes a Casualty of War – The New York Times

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 16, 2022

Create (illustrated) Plant Lists In Calflora

Read about how to create plant lists, view plant lists, various ways you can use plant list in Califlora at  Create (illustrated) Plant Lists

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 16, 2022

Popular Wildflower Viewing Sites in Southern California 4/19/22

from Channel Islands CNPS

Popular Wildflower Viewing Sites in Southern California
Guest Speaker: Stuart Wilson
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 7:00PM

Stuart Wilson attended Brooks Institute and has had photographs published in many books, magazines, etc.  He worked with Joan Lentz on “A Naturalist’s Guide to the Santa Barbara Region” and is currently working on a book “The Lupines of California” with Teresa Sholars.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 16, 2022

Bald eagles around the U.S. are contracting the bird flu

NPR reports

As the avian flu rips through the United States, birds across the country are contracting the fatal disease, including bald eagles.

At least three bald eagles who contracted bird flu are dead, Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources said Thursday. The highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in more than 25 states, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

Read more at Bald eagles around the U.S. are contracting the bird flu : NPR

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | April 16, 2022

Spring Breeding Birds of Ventura County ID Workshop – May

For more information and to register go to Spring Breeding Birds of Ventura County

 

 

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