California Naturalist

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Sunset from CalNat Partner Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria
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Rediscovering California’s Central Coast bioregion

August 6th, 2019
By Gregory C Ira
Just in time for the 2019 California Naturalist Regional Rendezvous, naturalists can re-discover California's Central Coast through a new UC ANR publication: Natural History of the Central Coast Bioregion.
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Two people stand on a grassland prairie under a big blue sky, looking toward the horizon with binoculars.
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Transformational learning

July 22nd, 2019
By Gregory C Ira
Transformationalthe class gave me tools to transform intent to application, especially in areas where I've been unsure how best to be effective. I am still aglow with my new eyes that can see so much more clearer with a naturalist lens.
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View of the mountain from The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County
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Regional Rendezvous speaker series 2019

July 17th, 2019
By Eliot T Freutel
This year's Regional Rendezvous (August 16-18) will host an abundance of learning opportunities for our CalNat participants. Aside from the amazing activities and adventures (such as kayaking, birding, historic building and nature preserve visits, traditional tool use workshop, etc.
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Seals resting on the beach
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The beautiful Central California coast

July 10th, 2019
The smell of the ocean, the cool, salty breeze, sandy toes and plenty of sunshine many of us lucky Californians have special memories spending time at our central coast. While enjoying the company of friends and family, the stunning backdrop instantly puts us at ease, and gives us some perspective.
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