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Supervisors Approve Program to Promote Native Plants

Supervisors Approve Program to Promote Native Plants · December 14, 2022

County supervisors approved developing a program Wednesday to promote the use of native plants.

San Diego County Supervisors OK Program to Increase Use of Native Plants

San Diego County Supervisors OK Program to Increase Use of Native Plants · December 14, 2022

San Diego County supervisors voted 4-0 Wednesday in favor of a multi-year program to increase the use of native plants in the region.

Non-native bees discovered in Canada may pose serious threat to native mason bee populations

Non-native bees discovered in Canada may pose serious threat to native mason bee populations · December 8, 2022

The non-native mason bees (Osmia cornifrons and Osmia taurus) originate from northern Asia and were introduced to North America more than 50 years ago as crop pollinators.

This artist re-creates California wildflowers in a stunning Instagram art showcase

This artist re-creates California wildflowers in a stunning Instagram art showcase · December 8, 2022

Despite the series’ clever title, it’s far more than mere re-creation. Ghosh thinks deeply about the poses that each flower inspires. Her work tackles colonialism and questions what is native and what is exotic, and what those terms mean.

Cultivating community through a California native plants garden

Cultivating community through a California native plants garden · December 2, 2022

Students study the history and culture of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe by tending a native plants garden field project in a new teaching space near the Stanford Dish.

Dos Rios Ranch set to be newest California park

Dos Rios Ranch set to be newest California park · December 2, 2022

At the point where the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers converge near Grayson, River Partners has been leading the decade-long effort to turn the clock back for the 2,100 acres at Dos Rios Ranch. What was a working dairy and almond orchard has been transformed into and environment resembling the natural habitat it once was, long before the soil was ever tilled.

December 2022 California Department Of Fish And Wildlife Calendar

December 2022 California Department Of Fish And Wildlife Calendar · December 2, 2022

Check out the numerous events hosted by the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Two California Plants Saved From Extinction by Endangered Species Act

Two California Plants Saved From Extinction by Endangered Species Act · November 30, 2022

Channel Islands Recoveries Mark Another Success for Landmark Law

Here’s a plant for the garden you’ll never, ever need to water

Here’s a plant for the garden you’ll never, ever need to water · November 30, 2022

If you want a garden that you will never, ever need to water, consider agaves. There are more than a hundred agave species and varieties available to gardeners in Southern California, so you will have plenty of options if you decide to go all in with them.

You — yes, you! — can help the planet. Start in your backyard.

You — yes, you! — can help the planet. Start in your backyard. · November 28, 2022

This column will give you some tools to help mitigate the damage we’re causing to the planet. But, first, let’s look at why you — yes, you — should pay attention to this.