Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 18, 2022

Job Opening: Tribal Engagement and Grants Analyst

Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 18, 2022

Intern In the National Parks

REMINDER! Applications for the Scientists in Parks Fellows program (SIP) and the Mosaics in Science Diversity Internship program (part of SIP) are due by THIS Sunday, January 23rd!
🌟 Every year, the Scientists in Parks work experience program places hundreds of aspiring professionals across the National Park System to work on natural resource management needs.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 18, 2022

Hooded Mergansers

We headed out to Marin to see Fetid Adder’s Tongues in the Redwoods yesterday. However our  destination was inaccessible due to a road closure from slides. Instead we went to Bon Temp reservoir and did some birding and saw a number of waterbirds including Hooded Mergansers, a favorite and some fairly tame deer.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 18, 2022

Yosemite to Test Lottery System for Campground Reservations 

NBC Bay Area reports

If you want to snag a campsite at Yosemite, you might have to buy a lottery ticket first.

The park is getting so popular with campers that it’s starting its own lottery system. The prize? A reservation at the park’s most popular campground — North Pines.

Yosemite is trying out the new system to create a fair and balanced way for people to make reservations.

The lottery begins Tuesday and tickets are $10. More than 600 winners will be announced next month.

Source: Yosemite to Test Lottery System for Campground Reservations – NBC Bay Area

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 18, 2022

Kenyan Women Mangrove Planting Project

from the Nature Conservancy

Mangroves are special: they can absorb four times more carbon than trees on land. They protect coasts. And they support a variety of animals, including young fish.

On Kenya’s northern coast, overexploitation was rapidly degrading these mangroves. Thanks to women across the region, the tides are changing.

Trained by TNC and partners, women have directly planted over 61,000 mangroves and are helping protect countless others around their villages. Through an increase in harvestable crabs and access to sustainable business loans, they’re reaping the benefits.

Read more at Meet the Women Behind Kenya’s Mangrove Rebound

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 18, 2022

Wild horses could help fight wildfire in the west 

NPR reports

Wildfires pose a great risk to William Simpson’s home. Yet his land and much of the local community remain safe, thanks to the Wild Horse Fire Brigade. He wants to deploy the wild horses across public lands to live and graze — and ultimately, prevent the worst wildfires.

Read more at  Wild horses could help fight wildfire in the west : NPR

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 17, 2022

Summer Research Fellowship with Plant Conservation at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance offers Undergraduate Summer Student Fellowships in our Conservation Science teams: Recovery Ecology, Population Sustainability, Community Engagement, Conservation Genetics, Plant Conservation, Reproductive Sciences, and Disease Investigations.

Applications for the 2022 Summer Conservation Science Fellowships can be submitted until February 4, 2022. Applicants should specify which team’s fellowship they are applying for; applicants can only apply for one team, not multiple teams. To apply: Submit resume and cover letter to Corinne Sylvestre at csylvestre@sdzwa.org.

Learn more at Summer Research Fellowship with Plant Conservation at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance – CNPS Forums

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 17, 2022

Sierra Wildlife Rescue Class & Event Schedule

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 17, 2022

Regional Parks Botanic Garden Photos 1/16/22

Photos from a visit to the Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park in Berkeley on January 16, 2022

The Regional Parks Botanic Garden is a botanic garden of California native plants. 

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To learn more about the garden go to Friends of the Regional Parks Botanic Garden.  You  can see other photos from the Regional Parks Botanic Garden on the garden’s Flickr group page at Regional Parks Botanic Garden.

 

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 17, 2022

Climate change: Small army of volunteers keeping deniers off Wikipedia 

The BBC reports

Wikipedia has for so long been plagued by climate change denial. But a group of dedicated volunteers around the world is working tirelessly to keep the deniers at bay.

Read more about how this group is making sure Wikipedia has accurate information about climate change at  Climate change: Small army of volunteers keeping deniers off Wikipedia – BBC News

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 16, 2022

Bears and Warranties

from the National Park Service

Hello there! We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty…⁣⁣
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That warranty may have expired. We’ve been saying it for years (decades) that national parks provide a unique and memorable driving experience. But remember, “Driving safely in our National Parks” means more than just driving the speed limit; it means obeying traffic regulations, wearing seatbelts, and paying attention to the road. ⁣⁣
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Is that bear trying to flag us down? Even in winter, many animals are good at hiding along roadsides, and they can decide to cross at any time. It’s important to be aware that animals are always around, even when you do not see them. ⁣Also, do not feed animals from your car. Feeding from your car encourages animals to hang out on the sides of roads, which increases the chances for car collisions with animals.⁣⁣
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We’ve learned a lot over the years. Be careful out there. Slow down, watch the road, give wildlife the right of way, and don’t sign any warranties from a bear. ⁣⁣
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Image: A bear investigates a 1920s era vehicle on a park road, ca. 1929. NPS ⁣⁣Yosemite National Park, California. NPS

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 16, 2022

Marine ecosystems rebound from extinctions quicker than we thought

Anthropocene Magazine  reports

Researchers demonstrate that marine systems can accommodate some losses in terms of biodiversity without losing full functionality—paving the way for more optimistic climate projections

Read article at : Marine ecosystems rebound from extinctions quicker than we thought

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 15, 2022

Pt. Reyes Updates: Closures and Tsunami Advisory

All beach, road, and campground closures are now lifted as of 1 pm 1/15/22, however, it is strongly advised that people stay off of beaches in the Seashore until the tsunami advisory is lifted. Please stay safe out there and exercise extreme caution.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 15, 2022

Job Openings Biological Field Technician and Lead Biological Field Technician 

NatureServe is recruiting seasonal biological field technicians to collect data in support of vegetation community sampling in dry sagebrush and woodland habitats in northeastern California and northwestern Nevada. The project involves field data collection of terrestrial Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) information on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in the Redding, Applegate and Eagle Lake districts in northern California and adjacent Nevada, with supplemental data collection in support of ongoing fire rehabilitation monitoring.

Read more and learn how to apply at  Biological Field Technician and Lead Biological Field Technician – CNPS Forums

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 15, 2022

Gardening for Birds 1/21/22

from Golden Gate Audubon

Gardening for Birds
Thursday, January 21 via Zoom — 7 p.m.
Noreen Weeden and Eddie Bartley
 
You can have a beautiful native plant garden that attracts amazing birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Learn about the benefits of local, native plants and some of the wonderful birds that are drawn to this place and to these plants. Noreen Weeden and Eddie Bartley will discuss what migrating and resident birds need and how to provide what the birds are seeking. Learn which native plants attract which bird species and why they are attracted to them. This presentation will cover what to think about in designing your backyard and when to plant.
 
Visit our website for the Zoom link and passcode.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 15, 2022

Pt. Reyes Hiking Calendar

This calendar has suggestions for which hikes to do each month of the year at Pt. Reyes.  You can view it at Pt. Reyes Hiking Calendar.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 15, 2022

These photos are shedding new light on how fireflies interact with the world

NPR has an article and photos about how a photographer’s photos are revealing new perspectives on fireflies. They are helping to offer new evidence that firefly swarms can synchronize their flashes. They are also being used to help match firefly species with their distinctive flash patterns. Read article and see photos at These photos are shedding new light on how fireflies interact with the world : The Picture Show : NPR

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 14, 2022

Job Opening: Habitat Restoration Nursery Fellow – Save The Bay 

Position Details:
Save The Bay’s Habitat Restoration Nursery Fellowship provides valuable exposure to skills in native plant nursery management and restoration ecology. The Habitat Restoration Nursery Fellow primarily works in our native plant nurseries, gaining experience in propagating transition zone native species, seed and division collection, and integrated pest management. They also assist the Habitat Restoration Team at our restoration sites around the bay with invasive removal, monitoring, and outplanting.
Job Responsibilities:

  • Support the Nursery Manager in plant propagation tasks at Save The Bay’s 5 propagation sites (Palo Alto, San Lorenzo, Novato, Menlo Park, and Oakland), including seed sowing, transplanting, divisions, pruning, and culling.
  • Assist in nursery maintenance projects, including, but not limited to, construction, irrigation, weeding, and organization.
  • Participate in seed collection.
  • Join staff-only workdays. Projects include: site maintenance, outplanting, native seed and division collection, invasive species removal, and monitoring.
  • Assist Nursery Manager with our community-based volunteer programs at our restoration sites and native plant nurseries (dependent on Covid-19 restrictions).
  • Clean and weigh seed collections and update seed collection inventory
  • Data entry on seed collections and propagation tasks

Learn more about the postion and how to appy at Habitat Restoration Nursery Fellow – Save The Bay – CNPS Forums

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 14, 2022

Free National Park Entrance Martin Luther King’s Birthday 1/17/22

from the National Park Service
In honor of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., National Park Service sites will waive entrance fees for everyone on Monday, January 17, 2022, as the first fee free day of the year. Commemorated on the third Monday of January every year, it is also a day of service when hundreds of volunteers participate in service projects at parks across the country.
Find volunteer opportunities inspired by a day of service or attend a ranger program to learn more about the history of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the pursuit of civil rights in America. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/mlk-day.htm

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 14, 2022

Endangered Animal Species in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 1/20/22

Our wonderful partners at @sequoiaparksconservancy are hosting the next event in their virtual Giant Conversations speaker series on Thursday, January 20th, at 6pm PST! This event will focus on endangered animal species in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, with presentations and Q&A with Wildlife Biologist Tyler Coleman and Aquatic Biologist Danny Boiano.
This event is free, but registration is required! Visit https://www.sequoiaparksconservancy.org/giantconversation… to secure your spot!

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 14, 2022

10 investors have the power to rid the world of fossil fuels

Anthropocene Magazine reports

A new analysis suggests that climate activists should put pressure not just on fossil fuel companies—but also on their owners.
Just 10 shareholders own nearly half of the potential carbon emissions controlled by the world’s largest fossil fuel companies, according to a new analysis. The findings suggest that targeted actions by these shareholders—and public pressure on those investors—have the potential to shape a transition to a low-carbon energy system.

Read more at  10 investors have the power to rid the world of fossil fuels

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 14, 2022

What Has Four Legs, a Trunk and a Behavioral Database?

The N. Y. Times reports

From tens of thousands of hours of observation, scientists have compiled a detailed library of African elephant behavior.

Released in late May by the nonprofit group ElephantVoices, the ethogram is a detailed compendium of the basic flavors and phonemes of elephant behavior that an observer is likely to encounter: the flaps, ripples, folds and slaps of the elephant’s enormous, expressive ears; the way the trunk curls up, stretches out, swivels, probes, plucks, sucks and points; the subtle swishings of the tail, which are easy to overlook but should not be; the not-so-subtle weaves and bobs of an excited male’s phallus, which resembles a second trunk and at times gets in a lumbering male’s way; the trumpets, rumbles, greetings, pleas, scolds, teases and threats. About 500 behaviors and 110 behavioral suites are described in a wide variety of contexts, and the library is still growing.

Read more at What Has Four Legs, a Trunk and a Behavioral Database? – The New York Time

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 13, 2022

Job Opening: Senior Environmental Specialist – County of Sonoma

Permit Sonoma seeks two highly-skilled environmental professionals with technical expertise to join their team – one with experience in environmental review and natural resources management, and the other with stormwater/water quality experience.

Read more at Senior Environmental Specialist – County of Sonoma – CNPS Forums

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 13, 2022

Fishing and Philippine Fishing and Philippine Coral Reefs 1/20/22

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum January Lecture

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum will present “Mapping the History & Ecological Influence of Fishing on Coral Reefs in the Philippines”, a free Zoom webinar with Dr. Jennifer Selgrath, a spatial ecologist and social scientist with the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. ⁠

This presentation about her research on the impact of small-scale fishing on marine habitats in the Philippines and its implications for the Santa Barbara Channel will take place on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 7pm PT.

The webinar is free, but registration is required, and donations are welcome. See www.sbmm.org to register. ⁠
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Due to rising cases related to COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County, the Maritime Museum will be closed for two weeks starting today, 1/7/22.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 13, 2022

RESILIENT LANDSCAPING 1/18/22

CNPS Milo Baker General Meeting Speaker Series for January:
RESILIENT LANDSCAPING-GARDENING IN THE DEFENSIBLE SPACE ZONE
Presentation and Panel Discussion
January 18 at 7:30PM
zoom registration available soon

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 13, 2022

Poison oak problem is bad in the wintertime and it could be worse.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports

California’s poison oak problem is bad in the wintertime. In 20 years, it could be much, much worse.

Read story at  California’s poison oak problem is bad in the wintertime. In 20 years, it could be much, much worse.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 12, 2022

The Natural History of Bumble Bee Nesting 1/13/22

from the Xerces Society

Bees at Home: the Natural History of Bumble Bee Nesting

January 13 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET    Webinar

Bumble bees are among the best-studied invertebrates, yet a number of aspects of these important pollinators’ life history remain uncertain. One of these is the ecology of nest founding by queens in spring, and more broadly, behaviors in the nest. More than one-quarter of North American bumble bee species are currently at some degree of extinction risk, so we urgently need more information on how nesting biology impacts colony development and reproduction, and how a changing environment affects bumble bee nesting behavior. In this webinar, we’ll examine what is known of bumble bee nesting biology, and consider some unanswered questions about how cooperation and conflict structure the social lives and growth of bumble bee colonies. Along the way, we’ll answer questions about what queens are up to in early spring and how people can support bumble bees populations.

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar.

Click here to register and for more information.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 12, 2022

CNPS Job Openings

Current Job Openings at the California Native Plant Society.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 12, 2022

Proposal To Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument

Proposal includes Walker Ridge

CNPS News Release

Diverse Groups Applaud Congressman Garamendi’s Proposed Legislation to Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
The expansion act includes tribal co-management and a Monument Management Plan.

January 11, 2022, Sacramento, Calif. – Environmental and community advocates are celebrating an important step toward the permanent protection of a rare and rugged Northern California landscape. Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA03) introduced House Resolution 6366 to expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Expansion Act would add an adjacent tract of nearly 4,000 acres to the current monument’s footprint, support tribal co-management, and change the name of the additional wildlands from “Walker Ridge” to Molok Luyuk —Patwin for “Condor Ridge”—a name the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation provided.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | January 11, 2022

Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association January Events

See the current calendar of events for the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association including Anza Borrego Desert Activities, Hikes, tours, classes, and lectures ABDNHA Calendar

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