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Canada goose flying ovre body of water.
Feast of Reciprocity: Language, Food, and Sovereignty in Indigenous Communities
November 21, 2023 — When was the last time you asked yourself about how connected you are to the food you are eating?
Educator discussing map illustrating climate change in U.S.
Why Is It So Hard To Go Green on a Global Level?
September 07, 2023 — The rapidly approaching climate crisis is not slowing down, but are we globally prepared to undertake a full systematic overhaul to avoid the worst of its impacts?
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Building Better Habitat, One Songbird at a Time
May 08, 2026 — A tiny migratory bird is finding its voice again in northeast Los Angeles
A serpentine outcrop sprouting Serpentine Monardella on Ring Mountain.
The Unexpected Wealth of Serpentine Habitats
May 07, 2026 — How a thin, highly toxic soil provides essential conditions for native plants and birds to thrive in California.
Parenting Under Pressure: California’s Snowy Plovers Deserve Protected Spots to Nest and Thrive
April 28, 2026 — A recent win at Oceano Dunes and our hopes for a safer shore
Remembering Dr. Sandy DeSimone
April 17, 2026 — From mentoring PhD students to inspiring children learning about the canyon’s owls and imperiled habitats, Sandy’s 30 years of commitment to Starr Ranch and passion for conservation left an incredible legacy of impact.