California Naturalist

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Spring is here! Despite the dry winter across California, flowers are in bloom, leaf buds are opening, and birds are singing.

If there is any doubt about the power of words, one only has to look to the writings of Rachel Carson, a naturalist and biologist who is credited with inspiring the modern environmental movement.

A "Natural History Note" From UC California Naturalist's lead scientist, Dr. Cameron Barrows. In nature, species are constantly striving to be better species.

Southern California Mountains Foundation Urban Conservation Corps receive the Corps Network's Project of the Year Award.