Read more about Northern Elephant Seals
Two of California’s coastal state parks host large, strange-looking creatures each winter. Both Año Nuevo State Park and Hearst San Simeon State Park serve as breeding grounds for northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris). Named for their large size and... Read MoreRead more about Northern Elephant Seals
Read more about Exploring Mitchell’s Caverns
One of California’s most spectacular wonders lies deep under the ground at Providence Mountains State Recreation Area. The Mitchell Caverns are formed from limestone that was once plant and animal materials that formed when this area was the bottom of a shallow sea.... Read MoreRead more about Exploring Mitchell’s Caverns
Read more about Snowy Plover and Least Tern Protection
Young Western Snowy Plover Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA), a popular OHV park with approximately 1.4 million visitors annually, is an important breeding site for two beach-nesting birds, the federally threatened western snowy plover and the state... Read MoreRead more about Snowy Plover and Least Tern Protection
Read more about Hungry Valley Native Grasslands
Large tracts of land throughout the state of California were once dominated by native perennial bunchgrasses, but only about 1% of California’s valley grasslands remain in their original pristine condition. The original California valley grasslands contained such... Read MoreRead more about Hungry Valley Native Grasslands
Read more about Exploring Nature in Your Neighborhood: Activities For Kids & Families
Want to get out and explore nature right in your own neighborhood? It is as easy as 1-2-3. Here are some activities that you can download for use with family and friends to get you started on some Neighborhood Nature adventuring. You can see that the first activity... Read MoreRead more about Exploring Nature in Your Neighborhood: Activities For Kids & Families