Species Spotlight: The Remarkable American Bittern

Species Spotlight: The Remarkable American Bittern

Species Spotlight: The Remarkable American Bittern You may not spot this secretive bird camouflaged amongst the tall marsh vegetation, and even if you do, one thing is for sure – you won’t forget the unusual sounds of its calls. Known for its remarkable camouflage and...
Species Spotlight: California Bedstraw Blooms

Species Spotlight: California Bedstraw Blooms

Species Spotlight: California Bedstraw Blooms April showers bring May flowers–and in western Riverside County, that means the blooming of California bedstraw (Galium californicum ssp. primum), a California native plant. This herbaceous perennial flowers from May...
Celebrating Earth Day!

Celebrating Earth Day!

Celebrating Earth Day! Western Riverside County (and our planet) is an amazing place to live, work, and play. Our natural environment boasts diverse ecosystems and habitats that allow endemic and other plant and animal species to thrive, especially the 146 native...