California Naturalist

A "Natural History Note" From UC California Naturalist's lead scientist, Dr. Cameron Barrows.

I'm guessing most of us would much rather explore a new trail, identify a new plant, or marvel at the colors reflecting off a hummingbird's gorget than ask someone for money. We often associate asking for money with jobs and careers that many of us might have intentionally avoided.

The City Nature Challenge encourages people to explore their urban nature, connect with local advocacy organizations and other iNaturalist users, and learn how to participate in community biodiversity science.

A guest blog post by Sarah Royce and lvaro Palacios Casanova, submitted for their capstone project, in partial fulfillment of their UC California Naturalist certificate.

The reappearance of favorite springtime wildflowers across California brings a smile to any Naturalist. We recite their names as we come across them in the field, upload them to iNaturalist, and note them in our nature journals with joy.