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 through July and typically stands at an average...
The 91/PVL Borders Wildlife Linkage Connecting Box Springs Reserve and Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park
“All aboard the 91/Perris Valley Line with stops in Perris, Riverside, Corona, Fullerton, Buena Park, Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs, and L.A. Union Station!” Commuter and weekend riders on Metrolink’s 91/Perris Valley Line may hear this announcement while riding this...
Plan Your Next Field Trip to the Hidden Valley Wildlife Nature Center
Are you looking to add some pizzazz to your curriculum? Take your students out for a day of fun and interactive learning and embark on a journey to explore the diverse habitats of the Hidden Valley Wildlife Nature Center. The center is located at 11401 Arlington...
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 animal and plant species...
Species Spotlight: Preserving the Movements of the Bobcat
On the prowl with stealthy movements and a piercing gaze, this solitary hunter navigates across large expanses of undisturbed habitat, silent and poised for action. The bobcat finds sanctuary roaming in the rugged expanse of the Western Riverside County Multiple...
Stay Alert for Snakes as the Temperature Heats Up
Our wintery weather is finally over! Southern Californians are not used to being cooped up in our houses every weekend while it rains. Thankfully, the skies are clearing, the weather is heating up, and we can return to our normal routines, like hiking the beautiful...