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What is a Bioblitz anyway?

iNaturalist and Bioblitzes are fun ways to contribute to our understanding of the natural world as community scientists.   What is iNaturalist?  When I am out …
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California Biodiversity Day is Just Around the Corner!

With summer in full swing, now is a great time to explore nature in your backyard. California boasts not only the largest state …
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Pride Outside: Everyday Ways to Support LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Outdoor Spaces

Every June, it happens – rainbow logos, colorful marketing campaigns and a very welcome focus on the LGBTQIA+ community …

Passing the Love for the Outdoors to the Next Generation

Miranda is an Early Childhood Educator and Program Coordinator for Latino Outdoors in San Francisco, CA  For over a …

Ways to Get Involved in Earth Day Activities

Each year, I look forward to the month of April. Wildflowers burst with beauty along hillsides and trails. Poppies pop throughout the neighborhoods where fellow wildflower lovers …

Broadening access and opportunities for careers in natural resources

Environmental stewardship comes in many forms. You may be practicing these daily and not even know it. It’s as simple as picking up litter while …

Bag Packing and Safe Trail Use

Before you head out to your favorite California State Park, there may be a few more things you should look into and …

Planning Your Trip – Before You Go!

Are you a trip planner or do you go with the flow? I am definitely the planner type (even though most things never go …

Visiting State Parks During the Pandemic: A Blog Toolkit

While the pandemic has temporarily taken away in-person classes, work, and social gatherings, but it hasn’t taken away our hope or the outdoors.   California has a wealth of outdoors spaces that can …