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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.

California Climate Plan Scraps New Gas Plants, Expands Carbon Capture for Fossil Fuels

California Climate Plan Scraps New Gas Plants, Expands Carbon Capture for Fossil Fuels · November 21, 2022

A California state environmental agency has released a near-final version of a road map to reduce the state’s emissions to zero by the middle of the century.

Grow it! Creating a monarch and pollinator waystation

Grow it! Creating a monarch and pollinator waystation · November 18, 2022

One of the most beautiful pollinators – considered the king of butterflies – that will benefit from our conscious and considerate planting is the monarch.

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