Proud homeowner shares stunning before-and-after photos of 1-year yard transformation: ‘Worth the work and wait’
A homeowner on Reddit shared the excellent results of a year-long effort to transform their front yard from a sparse space to a garden teeming with life.
HUNGRY HONEY BEES OUT-HUSTLE NATIVE POLLINATORS
In one of the world’s hot spots of bee biodiversity, scientists are overwhelmingly finding one introduced species
Will LA’s Ballona Wetlands ever be restored?
The Ballona Wetlands — an ecological reserve on L.A.’s Westside, bordered by Marina del Rey, Playa Vista and Playa del Rey — are the second-largest chunk of open space in L.A., second only to Griffith Park. They’re also a refuge for native birds such as great blue herons and hooded orioles, as well as thousands of birds that migrate every year along the Pacific flyway.
Native bees and plants
They can help farmers and commercial pollinators
UEPI Native Garden incorporates alternative landscaping and native plant restoration
The Urban and Environmental Policy Institute (UEPI) located at 1541 Campus Road recently replaced its grass lawn with a new garden holding plants native to Southern California. According to Graham Luethe (senior), the project began with a proposal Fall 2023 after his internship with The Urban Homestead, an urban farm in Pasadena, the previous summer.
California native plants are what’s happening in September
Many people have discovered native plants and want to know more about them, how to find and enjoy them in the wild and where to get plants to put into their yards and gardens. In September alone there are three events of interest.
Senator Cortese’s Bill Reducing Wildfire Risk While Protecting Native Plants Heads To The Governor’s Desk As Wildfires Break Out Throughout The State
Senator Dave Cortese’s (D-Silicon Valley) SB 653 that defines and promotes environmentally sensitive vegetation management to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk while protecting native plants and wildlife today was passed by the California Senate on concurrence and now heads to the Governor’s desk.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Premieres Four-Part Video Series on Landscape Transformation at Elings Park
A Call to Action for New Year with Weekly Episodes Showcasing the Vital Role of Community and Native Plants in Restoring City’s Urban Ecosystem
City Selling Native Garden Kits
The city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page that residents of Topanga and Malibu can now purchase Native Garden Kits.
Tangled Ecosystems: Protecting California from Invasive Water Species
Aquatic invasive species are spreading faster than ever, infesting our ponds, creeks, reservoirs, lakes, and rivers. Now is the time to learn about aquatic invasive species; what they are, how they spread, and what we can do to stop them. When we understand the issue, we can make smart choices and protect California’s waters.