Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 9, 2024

Are you part of the Solution?

from Alt National Park Service

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 8, 2024

East Bay Regional Parks Jan-Feb. Activity Guide

The Jan-Feb Regional In Nature (RIN) Activity Guide is now available! In this issue: 90th Anniversary info and activities, the Great Backyard Bird Count, Water’s Amazing Journey, Lookin’ for Lichens, Storms Bring Newt Swarms, and much more! www.ebparks.org/rin

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 8, 2024

HOW BIRDS ARE RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE 2/15/23

fromg Golden Gate Bird Alliance

HOW BIRDS ARE RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE   Date Thursday, February 15, 2024

Zoom Info:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81284950592?pwd=jcxROyGmAI780moILBx8rxWeGraudg.PvCpp69YnS7BHvkd
Passcode: 221112

Description: When we contemplate how bird diversity has changed, we often focus on the handful of species we have lost entirely. But while we have yet to lose a single bird species to our rapidly changing climate, birds and other creatures are currently adapting and responding in myriad ways. Across the world, species are shifting their geographic distributions, shifting the timing of life history events, and even shifting their body shapes and sizes. Integrating field research and citizen science over decades to centuries, the research presented in this talk demonstrates the complex ways that species are responding to a changing climate.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 8, 2024

Penguins Take Thousands of Naps Every Day 

The New York Times reports

The birds’ impressive ability to nod off may be an adaptation to an environment of constant interruptions.

Read story at Penguins Take Thousands of Naps Every Day

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 7, 2024

Job Openings: Botany & forest ecology field crew positions

UC Davis Safford Lab, s. Sierra Nevada is hiring  Botany & forest ecology field crew positions,

Learn more and see how to apply at Botany & forest ecology field crew positions, UC Davis Safford Lab, s. Sierra Nevada – CNPS Forums

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 7, 2024

Zoom Presentation: “Coyote brush: the keystone species of coastal scrub” 2/12/24

from Marin CNPS

“Coyote brush: the keystone species of coastal scrub”  Guest Speaker: Allison G. Kidder, PhD

Monday, February 12 @ 7:30 pm

Allison Green Kidder received her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley studying water relations and community dynamics of different Baccharis pilularis morphotypes and age classes in Marin and Sonoma counties. Read more. . .

Register for this Zoom meeting here.

 

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 7, 2024

Sonoma Land Trust Programs

Sea Otters to the Rescue! February 22, 2024, 7–8:30pm

Sea otters may be the key to restoring California’s coastal ecosystems! Dr. Brent Hughes of Sonoma State University will talk about their potential contribution to coastal restoration efforts in Sonoma County and beyond.

REGISTER HERE

Resilient Landscapes  Watch on demand

Mimi Enright, Program Manager, Community Food Systems & UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County, teaches how to align the ecosystem services that our gardens can provide with preparing for future fire events.

WATCH: ENGLISH | VER: ESPAÑOL

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 7, 2024

Humpbacks Rebound in 20th-Century Whaling Hotspot

Hakai Maganzine reports

In summer, South Georgia island’s Cumberland Bay now sees whale numbers that rival the early days of whaling.

read story at  Humpbacks Rebound in 20th-Century Whaling Hotspot | Hakai Magazine

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 6, 2024

Yosemite Trail Closure

From Yosemite National Park

The trail between Happy Isles and the Vernal Fall footbridge is closed due to a rockfall until further notice. A detour is available: hikers should follow posted detour signs from the Happy Isles shuttle stop (#16) to the stock trail behind the Happy Isles Art & Nature Center.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 6, 2024

Inyo County Road Closures

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 6, 2024

The Great Backyard Bird Count is Feb 16–19!

The Great Backyard Bird Count is Feb 16–19! Visit your favorite places and spend 15+ minutes enjoying birds–then tell us what you found. It’s as simple as that! Join a global movement and help scientists. Find out more.

All You Need to Know: Prep for GBBC with a webinar full of tips and an interactive map of events and activities around the globe (also in Spanish and French.)

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 6, 2024

New species of slug-eating snake discovered in China

Miami Herald  reports

Under the cover of darkness, an “elongated” creature moved along the branch of a tree in southern China. Something about the 2-foot-long animal caught the attention of visiting scientists — and for good reason. It turned out to be a new species.

Read story and see photos at  New species of slug-eating snake discovered in China: photos | Miami Herald

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 5, 2024

Meet California’s New State Mushroom: The California golden chanterelle! | Cal Parks

Meet California’s New State Mushroom: The California golden chanterelle! | Cal Parks
— Read on www.calparks.org/blog/meet-californias-new-state-mushroom-california-golden-chanterelle

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 5, 2024

Western monarch butterfly numbers in California dropped by 30% last year, researchers say

AP and NBC  report

The number of western monarch butterflies overwintering in California dropped by 30% last year, likely due to how wet it was, researchers said Tuesday.

Read story at Western monarch butterfly numbers in California dropped by 30% last year, researchers say

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 5, 2024

Seal pup die-off from avian flu in Argentina looks ‘apocalyptic’ 

Popular Science reports

A very contagious strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is wreaking havoc on elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) on the coast of Patagonia, Argentina. According to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), almost 96 percent of elephant seal pups living at three breeding sites where the H5N1 strain of HPAI was detected have died. The WCS team estimates 17,000 elephant seal pups died in these areas in 2023.

Read on at Seal pup die-off from avian flu in Argentina looks ‘apocalyptic’ | Popular Science

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 4, 2024

Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association Upcoming Events

See upcoming events calendar of hikes and programs at https://www.abdnha.org/calendar1.htm.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 4, 2024

California Fish and Wildlife names 2 new wolf packs discovered last year

The Press Democrat  reports

After disappearing from the state for nearly a century, gray wolf populations continued to flourish in northeastern California last year, according to a report out this week from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

In its quarterly report, the department announced that it had identified and named two new wolf packs, the Beyem Seyo pack in Plumas County and the Harvey pack in Lassen County.

Read more California Fish and Wildlife names 2 new wolf packs discovered last year

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 3, 2024

Lassen Park Job Openings

from Lassen National Park

Our partner, Sierra Institute for Community and Environment is hiring for the summer! Vegetation Management Technicians will be active in native plant monitoring and restoration. They will also assist with non-native plant control in the park. The work will include surveying for native and invasive plants, invasive plant control, seeding and seed collection. Also, prepping sites and restoring disturbed areas. If you are interested, apply at https://sierrainstitute.us/about/jobs/

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 3, 2024

UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Close d2/4/23

The Garden will be closed tomorrow, Sunday, February 4, due to the forecast for heavy rain and wind.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 3, 2024

Pt. Reyes Closures

⚠‼ CLOSURES ALERT ‼⚠ Due to the walloper of a storm that is predicted to start tonight and continue through tomorrow with heavy rain and high winds, the following closures will be in place for Sunday, February 4th:
⚠Drakes Beach Road is CLOSED to all access. The Ken Patrick Visitor Center and Drakes Beach parking lot will also be closed. Elephant seals can still be seen from the Elephant Seal overlook and the Historic Lifeboat Station, both at Chimney Rock.
⚠The Lighthouse Visitor Center and stairs down to the lighthouse will be CLOSED.
⚠Mount Vision Road will be closed starting tonight and continuing through tomorrow.
The park in general will be open for visitors, and the Bear Valley Visitor Center will be open as normal (9:30 am – 5 pm), though this is subject to change if weather conditions deem necessary to ensure the safety of our staff.
Please check go.nps.gov/pore/currentconditions or https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/conditions.htm for updates on current closures and for any new alerts. You can also download the free NPS app to find out more about the Seashore and things to do and see.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 3, 2024

Webinar: Green Biome Institute 3/8/23

from Yerba Buena CNPS

Joanna Garaventa presents, Green Biome  Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7:30pm

Joanna Garaventa will present an overview of the Green Biome Institute, its areas of focus and an example of how population genetic analyses can help preserve rare plant species.

Always free. Register here now

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 3, 2024

S.F. State Sierra Nevada Field Campus 2024 Registration Opens 2/5

Registration for Summer 2024 will open at

8:30am on Monday, February 5th, 2024

On that day, head over to the registration tab on our website where we’ll have a big button to take you to our new registration platform. By the way, have you seen our new homepage on our website? Check that out too!

We have a new registration system this year that we hope will be an improvement from years past. Remember that it is still new! So if there are issues, please be patient with us while we try our best to meet the demand.

Be sure to check out all the courses we have available this year—the most courses offered in our 75 year history! Tell your friends and get ready to register!

We look forward to welcoming you back and welcoming new faces to the Field Campus as well. Here’s to another great summer up at the Sierra Nevada Field Campus!

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 3, 2024

Antarctica’s Looming Threat 

The Revelator reports

Ocean waters warmed by climate change could open the door for marine invasive species in one of the world’s most pristine ecosystems.

…an increase in human traffic and pressures from climate change are opening the door for invasive species — those nonnatives that can rapidly spread, outcompeting native plants and animals, or become unchecked predators.

Read story at  Antarctica’s Looming Threat • The Revelator

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 2, 2024

Bay Nature’s Upcoming Events Calendar

Check out the Bay Nature Upcoming Events Calendar for an extensive list of many activities and events in the Bay Area and beyond at Bay Nature

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 2, 2024

Anza-Borrego Closed Area

from Anza-Borrego Foundation
Due to lingering storm damage from Tropical Storm Hilary, the Coyote Canyon Wilderness Area in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park continues to be closed to all vehicles beyond the closure gate, just before the “third crossing.”

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 2, 2024

Upcoming Native Plant Programs

from Kathy Kramer of Bring Back the Natives

Sunday, Feb. 4, 10:00-11:30 Zoom

HOA/condo/communal living situations—how to incorporate native plant gardens into them?  Three success stories

This discussion will focus on how to incorporate native plants into communal living situations, such as condominium complexes, HOAs, and retirement communities.

If you’re having difficulty getting traction for a native plant garden in
your communal living situation, this meeting could be just the
inspiration you are looking for!  Join us to hear about three success stories—in a 1,300 unit, multi-building condo complex in Emeryville, a 15 unit condo complex in Alameda, and a retirement community in Oakland.  Join the Native Plant Resource Teams here and check the HOA box to receive the Zoom link and to make connections with others in your same situation.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:00-7:30 Zoom

Sharing native seeds and plants
Join us to plan future seed and plant sharing events, such as cutting exchanges, propagation talks, and more.  The upcoming field trip to Larner Seeds is full, but another one is being planned.  Join the Native Plant Resource Teams here and check the Seed & Plant Exchange box to receive the Zoom link and information on future events.

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 2, 2024

Theodore Payne Foundation Upcoming Classes and Workshops

See upcoming Theodore Payne Foundation Classes and Workshops at Theodore Payne Foundation Events | Eventbrite

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 2, 2024

Finding Our Way Home with Fungi with Aaron Tupac Tickets, Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM 

from Theodore Payne

Join this mushroom walk and talk and learn about the fungi around you!

Learn more and to register go to  Finding Our Way Home with Fungi with Aaron Tupac Tickets, Sun, Feb 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 2, 2024

Join the Crab Cove Docent Team

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Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 2, 2024

Nearly 1,000 manatees gathered at a Florida state park

NPR reports

Blue Spring State Park is home to one of the largest winter gathering sites for manatees in Florida, and recently, the park reached a new record when the number of manatees spotted in one group was nearly 1,000.

Read onNearly 1,000 manatees gathered at a Florida state park : NPR

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