by RCA | May 10, 2023 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: Long-Tailed Weasel is Cute but Ferocious Don’t let the cute face fool you…the long-tailed weasel (Mustela frenata) is feisty and fierce, feeding mainly on voles, mice, rats, gophers, and squirrels, and fearless in attacking prey many times its size....
by RCA | Apr 13, 2023 | MSHCP, Species
Species Spotlight: Jaeger’s Milkvetch Named After Local Biologist The Jaeger’s milkvetch (Astragalus pachypus var. jaegeri) is one of 28 plant species and subspecies named for biologist, educator, and naturalist Edmund Carroll Jaeger, who made his mark on western...
by RCA | Apr 10, 2023 | MSHCP, News
Earth Day: Reflecting and Moving Forward First celebrated on April 22, 1970, Earth Day was the idea of Senator Gaylord Nelson as a “national teach-in on the environment” to raise the public’s awareness about environmental issues. An estimated 20 million people...
by RCA | Apr 6, 2023 | City Spotlight, MSHCP
Mt. Rubidoux: A Great Hike, Views, and Habitat for Protected Species Hiking Mt. Rubidoux is a rite of passage for many Riverside residents. Once you conquer the trail, whether on foot, with your dog, or on your bike, you feel like you are on top of the world. Just a...
by RCA | Mar 8, 2023 | MSHCP, Species
The San Jacinto Valley Crownscale Shows Off Its Crown in Western Riverside County For most, the San Jacinto Valley crownscale will not be named “most beautiful plant” or draw crowds like other native plants. However, this unique plant has several features that would...
