No Bees, No Food
Millions of bees are dying off, with alarming consequences for our environment and our food supply. We rely on bees to pollinate everything from almonds to strawberries to the alfalfa used to feed dairy cows. What happens if the bees disappear? It’s simple: No bees, no food.
How wildlife bridges over highways make animals—and people—safer
Bridges for bears and tunnels for tortoises have significantly reduced the number of wildlife-car collisions worldwide.
Plant a garden that benefits wildlife
Because in the end, you are not separate from the ecosystem, you are part of it.
California Moves a Step Closer to Ending Circus Suffering
Animal advocates are applauding lawmakers in California for moving the state a step closer to banning wild and exotic animals in circuses.
You can help Western Snowy Plovers on California beaches
There are several steps you can take to help this beautiful threatened bird.
Rapid plant evolution driven by the interaction of pollination and herbivory
Many plants rely on animal pollinators to spread pollen and increase the genetic diversity of their offspring. However, there are trade-offs, because attracting pollinators may also attract herbivores and deterring predation may diminish floral displays
Ban of Fur Trapping Passes Key Hurdle in State Legislature
Assembly Bill 273, the Wildlife Protection Act of 2019, which would end the commercial fur trapping industry in California, cleared a key hurdle today when it passed the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee with a vote of 9 to 3.
Forage fish bill stands to make a huge difference for marine birds
Bipartisan Forage Fish Conservation Act is the next step toward safeguarding food for struggling seabirds.
Baja California Tree Frogs
This has been a really good season for Baja Tree Frogs in the GNG. We have had them on and off for years, but with the abundant rain this season they have been plentiful. A stream runs through the canyon below creating good habitat for our California “chorus” frogs. During wet periods, these frogs can travel long distances overland and we find them in our water features. We witnessed breeding in the garden this season, so we are hoping they now will become a permanent resident.
Feds Help California Condors Expand Into Historic West Coast Range
California condors will soon glide through the skies in Oregon, Nevada and Northern California, if a government plan to expand the birds’ range into their original territory becomes reality.