Wildlife Wednesday: The Black Widow Spider
…Black Widow lays about 200 eggs in a small, paper-like sac that she carefully guards. “In about two weeks, the eggs hatch, and the spiderlings emerge in a swarm. Only…
Splash CEO Mackenzie Wieser – Environmentalist of the Year!
…shift to virtual learning, in a way that enabled Splash to emerge even stronger than before. But rather than simply maintaining Splash’s existing programs through the pandemic, Mackenzie pushed Splash to…
Dragonflies and Damselflies
The adult Dragonfly has a long and narrow body. It holds its wings out to its sides when perched. Dragonflies also have very large eyes that touch each other in…
Solitary Bees
These are small bees, often mistaken for a fly, if not observed closely. They are black or dark gray, sometimes with gray hairs on the face and head. Solitary Bees…
YELC 2024 Wraps Up an Epic Summer
…10/10 experience—we would definitely do it again!” — Marisa By the program’s end, campers emerge as confident advocates for environmental stewardship, committed to making positive changes in their communities. YELC…
California Kingsnake
The California Kingsnake is dark brown or black with whitish-yellow bands….
Youth Environmental Leadership Camp (YELC) Launch Reminder
…a science program. It’s a place where confidence grows, friendships blossom, and young leaders emerge. “We’ve had students who started the week too shy to speak, and by Friday, they…
Great Egret
The Great Egret is a wading bird with white feathers. It has a long neck and very long, black legs. Its bill is long, thick and yellow. An adult Great…
Great Blue Heron
The Great Blue Heron is a wading bird. It has a blue-gray back, black patches on its sides and a gray and white-striped belly. The cheeks, throat, and top of…
Burrowing Owl
The Burrowing Owl is a small owl with very long legs and a short tail. The throat is white, while the body is grayish-brown and spotted with white. The round…