Species Spotlight: Delhi Sands Flower-Loving Fly
The Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminates abdominalis) is a large eye-catching fly species that measures between half an inch and one and a half inches in length. It has a light brown body, long transparent wings, and striking emerald eyes. The larvae...
146 Project Helps Local Girl Scout Raise the Bar and Earn a Gold Star
When you think of Girl Scouts, what comes to mind? Leadership, adventure, and the making of tomorrow’s changemakers and of course, those iconic, crave-worthy cookies that bring a smile to everyone. From discovering new museums to camping at a state park all weekend,...
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...