Species Spotlight: The Small Yet Mighty Payson’s Jewelflower
The Payson’s jewelflower (Caulanthus simulans) is not a showy flower, unlike its attention-seeking neighbor, the Coulter’s Matilija Poppy, which was in the Species Spotlight earlier this year. However, the flower, which is part of the mustard plant family, depends on...
RCA and RCTC Women: Making a Difference
Case studies around the world show that when women lead in conservation efforts, indicators of success rise, according to a 2021 article about gender equality in the New York Times. The RCA and managing agency RCTC understand the value of women in the workplace and...
City Spotlight: Murrieta – Surrounded by Natural Beauty
Located in southwestern Riverside County, Murrieta is a nature-lover’s paradise amidst what was previously one of the fastest growing cities in California. The city was incorporated in 1991 and now houses about 110,000 residents. Between 2000 and 2010, Murrieta grew...
Species Spotlight: The Coulter’s Matilija Poppy
The California Poppy is one of our most beloved flowers, but another bloom within the poppy family also needs some love. Named after Irish botanist Thomas Coulter, the Coulter’s Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri) was nominated as the California State Flower in 1890 but...
Working Together to Protect Species and Habitat
Partnerships help the RCA implement the Western Riverside County MSHCP. The RCA contracts with the Santa Ana Watershed Association (SAWA) to monitor the 146 species protected by the MSHCP. As part of this partnership, SAWA’s biologists monitor and log endangered and...
Two Trees Trail Offers Dual Access to Box Springs Mountain
Looking for spectacular views of the Inland Empire? Look no more; the Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park is a beacon of western Riverside County with beautiful vistas for hikers. Whether you are in Perris, Moreno Valley, western Riverside, or Highgrove, you can see its...