On May 21, 2024, the Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation observed a significant milestone: a mating pair of burrowing owls chose to remain on the Foundation's newly acquired land at Hanning Flat throughout the winter. Since their arrival, this pair has …

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, around three o'clock in the afternoon, I had the privilege of participating in the Pond Turtle Nesting in California Field Workshop 2024 at Moorhen Marsh, situated within the Mt View Sanitary District’s water treatment facility in …

What an educational journey to Baja California! I attended the Baja California Amphibian and Reptile workshop held from May 6-10, 2024, at Rancho Meling. I would like to express my gratitude to The Wildlife Project and Fauna del Noroeste for organizing this …

Attending the 49th Annual Desert Tortoise Council Symposium at the South Point Hotel, Casino, and Spa in Las Vegas, NV, over the past couple of days was an enjoyable experience. It was a pleasure to reconnect with familiar faces and forge new connections within …

February 20, 2024

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Mohave Ground Squirrel Conservation Council annual meeting. We convened at the South Point in Las Vegas, coming together to delve into a variety of topics essential to our cause. From …

February 15, 2024

Hey everyone!
I just wanted to share my excitement about volunteering for yesterday's restoration project. We volunteered alongside the Clark County Desert Conservation Program and the Mojave Max Team restoring Boulder City Conservation Easement …

Participating in the 71st Annual Meeting of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society, held in Rohnert Park, CA, from February 5 to 9, 2024, was an enriching experience. Over 500 professionals, including wildlife experts, managers, students, and academics, …

On Tuesday, February 6th, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm, I had the opportunity to join a volunteer trip led by Brooke Langle. It was a chance to give back, get some fresh air, and contribute positively to the environment. We gathered at a local Laguna de Santa Rosa …

I recently concluded my participation in the 2024 Vernal Pool Branchiopods Workshop organized by the Western section of the Wildlife Society. It was truly an outstanding course! As a biologist, my knowledge of vernal pool branchiopods and invertebrates, in …