The Diverse Olsen Canyon Reserve Near Temescal Valley
The Olsen Canyon Reserve is a treasure trove of gently rolling hills and diverse habitats situated in the Temescal Valley area of unincorporated Riverside County. It's a unique blend of grasslands, coastal sage scrub, and sycamore riparian woodlands. Temescal Creek,...
I-215 Central Project was Central to Traffic Relief
Interstate 215 is a major highway in western Riverside County that connects the communities of Murrieta, Menifee, Perris, Moreno Valley, and Riverside. Once a little-known road to San Diego that spanned empty fields and hills, I-215 now is a primary route for many...
Species Spotlight: Western Pond Turtle
The western pond turtle (Clemmys marmorata pallida) has a hard, dull shell that ranges in color from dark greenish to grayish or black. As the only native freshwater turtle in western Riverside County, it inhabits streams, rivers, wetlands, and human-made ponds. The...
City Spotlight: City of Perris
The City of Perris, steeped in history and known for its skydiving, the Lake Perris State Recreation Area, the Southern California Railway Museum, and more, has a rich past that dates back to the early 1800s. The time when Spanish miners, upon discovering gold...
Species Spotlight: Bell’s Sage Sparrow
The Bell’s sage sparrow (Artemisiospiza belli belli) is a small, brownish songbird with a gray head, a white breast, and a distinctive dark spot in the center of its chest. Well-adapted to arid environments, this sparrow thrives in dry, open areas of coastal sage...
Oak & Riparian Woodland Habitat Restoration Volunteer Event
The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA), in partnership with the Rivers & Lands Conservancy and the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District (RivCo Parks), will host a volunteer event to help restore oak and riparian...