Bobcat by Cleve Nash

Snowy Egrets by Alan Schmierer

Goats and Dogs at Point Buchon
by Jeanie Greensfelder

A Bird's Eye View by Mike Stiles

I recently was introduced to the book "A Guide to North American Bird Feathers" by Scott and McFarland. Much of the information in this article is from that book, and I can heartily recommend it.  Read More

Elfin Forest by Jean Wheeler

Saturday, January 4

The volunteer work party known as the "Weed Warriors" will meet from 9 am to about noon.  Anyone is welcome to join in and help pull obnoxious invading weeds and work on projects to reduce erosion. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes, long pants and sleeves, and park at the north end of 15th Street in Los Osos, avoiding driveways and mailboxes.  Read More

Marine Sanctuaries by Carol Georgi & Karl Kempton

The Northern Chumash Tribal Council (NCTC), in collaboration with local, state, and national grassroots organizations is proposing the nomination of the California Central Coast Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. Read More

One Cool Earth by Greg Ellis

Food waste.  It happens across our county all year long in one way or another. Ripe Empire, Fuji, and Braeburn apples fall to the ground, glorious heads of cabbage roll under the tractor tire, juicy plums stain sidewalks.  In the midst of this surfeit, the San Luis Obispo Food Bank Coalition estimates that 44,000 county residents go hungry every year.  It is a phenomenon dubbed the "Paradox of Plenty."  Read More 

Whale Watch Adventures

Sub Sea Tours and Kayaks offers the whole family an opportunity to observe the unmatched beauty of Morro Bay in a unique new way…under water!  The 21-passenger Coast Guard approved  (semi-submersible vessel) SSV SEAVIEW boasts a viewing room located beneath the surface of the water, with windows located on both sides of the boat and a roomy bench perfect for relaxed viewing.  With Sub Sea Tours even young children can scope out marine life like schools of fish, jellyfish and kelp, from inside the boat! You also get a chance to see our local sea otter, harbor seal and sea lion populations.  With the calm conditions of Morro Bay, the Morro Bay Sub Sea Tour provides adults and children alike with an educational and fun experience that can't be beat! Read More

Female Elephant Seals in
Dispute Over Space by Kevin Cole

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