Title of Talk: Jewels of the Garden: California Native Bulbs, Corms & Rhizomes March 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording here Summary This photo-intensive presentation will highlight the reasons for growing our beautiful California native geophytes, what makes them special and the benefits they provide. Attend and learn what is the difference between …
Title of Talk: California Dogface Butterfly the California State Insect January 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM Watch the recording here. Summary Celebrate the 50th anniversary and hear the story of how the California Dogface came to be named the State Insect. Learn about an unusual native plant and its unique role in conserving our …
Title of Talk: Pollinators and climate change – building climate resilience into habitat restoration in California November 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM The recorded video of this meeting is unavailable. Summary Recent studies have highlighted declining abundance and diversity of insects. Threats including habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change are all contributing to declines in …
Title of Talk: Practicing minimum tool at the Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve (SCCR) – Preserving the ecological integrity of an important education tool. October 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM The recorded video of this meeting is unavailable. Summary Although the mission of the UC Davis Natural Reserve System (NRS) is centered on the facilitation …