Imagine that your eyes were so powerful that all the way from the worst seat in the stadium, you could see the individual beads of sweat...

I find it funny that if you ask most people their opinion on insects they often will say they find them gross. However, if you ask the...

There are few creatures in the world who are as naturally gentle as this amphibious friend. The California newt, or Taricha torosa, lives...

I’m hoping that many of you reading this are fans of the outdoors, and explore the wilds often. If you are not, then hopefully reading...

Today we will be taking a walk through a vivacious and glowing garden in the Conejo Valley, to show you that with a little hard work and...

I’ve been waking up in a dreamlike state every day for almost a month now. In the perma-dry climate of Southern California it’s rare to...

Humming, buzzing, squawking, the forest is always filled with sounds. Step by step, slowly, taking care to avoid any sudden movements,...

If you live around southern California you will have felt something unusual in the last few weeks. We have been so lucky to have heavy...

Looming on the horizon, gray and black, heavy and loud, the first rains of the year are welling up. For me, this is a time of pure joy....

The world is completely full of people. Technology is developing at an exponential rate. People are demanding the newest technology and...

It has been a long grueling pandemic for us all. Students and teachers have faced an almost impossible task of continuing their education...

We highlight a wonderful art exhibit about the sounds of the animal kingdom in this week's blog. It features a great interactive online...

I have spent my whole life growing up and living in Southern California. As soon as I could crawl I was learning my naturalist skills,...

Sit back in your chair, your couch, or wherever you are reading this, and take a few deep breaths. Try to calm yourself down and tune...

I had a truly inspiring teacher in college who changed the way I think. He is a written arts professor, who writes nonfiction novels and...

Locking eyes with a Gibbon is a surreal experience. Their big bright eyes carry the same weight, depth, and thought as any human. You can...

Cool and rough, but gentle, is the bark of the coast live oak in the palm of my hand. A slight whistle of breeze melodically waves the...

Sleepless nights staring at my ceiling sniffing the air, are all too common in my life. During the fire season in Southern California I...

The ocean is a truly fascinating place. It is the origin of all life, and plays a major role in keeping all life on earth alive today....

Taking space and resources away from animals, we have thrived. Thrived to such an extent that the earth is covered in our...