Bobcat by Cleve Nash

Bobcat by Cleve Nash

Snowy Egrets by Alan Schmierer

Goats and Dogs at Point Buchon
by Jeanie Greensfelder

Peregrine Falcon Image on Banner by Cleve Nash

A Bird's Eye View by Mike Stiles

This article was conceived and started (and scribbled on the back of my topo map) on a four day backpack trip to the Sisquoc River in northern Santa Barbara County.  With no cell phone service — heck, we didn't even know what time it was for four days — and none of the other distractions of our modern lifestyles, one can become attuned to the sounds nature.  Read More

California State Parks

On Saturday, April 13, thousands of Californians will gather together at select state parks across the state to improve trails, install railings, paint, renovate campsites, restore wildlife habitats, and pick up trash and debris for CSPF's 16th Annual Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup presented by PG&E.  Read More

Coastland Contemplations by Michele Oksen

When my friend, Linda, left the SLO coast for ovarian cancer treatments, she asked me to "babysit" her lovebirds, also known as small hook-bills. Naturally, I said I would , "No worries, dear friend. I'm in this for the duration." I mean really, I thought, how much effort could it take to care for a few pocket-sized parrots? Read More

Elfin Forest by Jean Wheeler

In honor of California Native Plant Week, butterfly enthusiast Pat Brown will lead a walk from the point of view of a hungry butterfly.  As you tour the Elfin Forest with her, Pat will introduce you to several native plants and talk about the butterflies that sip their nectar and the caterpillars that eat their leaves. Pat has taken many photos of butterflies in all stages of development from eggs to mature butterflies, and will share them along with fascinating butterfly facts.  Read More

Marine Sanctuaries by Carol Georgi & Karl Kempton

On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Honshu, Japan, creating a devastating tsunami with over 40 feet tall ocean waves traveling over 100 miles per hour. Once on land, the waves reached heights of up to 133 feet and inundated over 217 square miles. This Tohoku earthquake and tsunami pulled about five million tons of Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris (JTMD) into the ocean, originating both from terrestrial and marine environments, as reported by the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force. Read More

Female Elephant Seals in
Dispute Over Space by Kevin Cole

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