Mountain Lion Quiz Winner!
Congratulations to Kurt, winner of our Mountain Lion Quiz! Kurt’s correct answers were selected randomly from entries I received from members of the newsletter mailing list. … Continue Reading →
Author: Steve
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Yosemite Turns 150!
On June 30, Yosemite as a park will turn 150 years old. I hope I look that good when I’m that age! 🙂 Let’s talk a little bit about … Continue Reading →
I am a California Naturalist!
I am joyful, delighted, elated, ecstatic, and even a little giddy! Please let me share my good fortune with you: I graduated from the California Naturalist Program. I am … Continue Reading →
Just in Beaver Makes a Comeback
Please excuse the pun – I could not help myself! 😀 This post is not about a troubled teenaged pop-star. Rather it is about a fascinating semi-aquatic rodent. Beavers have … Continue Reading →
Talking Turkey
About this time last year I went for a hike in the grassland hills above a local reservoir. One of the interesting things I saw was some new … Continue Reading →
Insect Safari
Safari (n) – an expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat. It’s been many years since I have traveled through Africa. But I still remember … Continue Reading →
Give of your skills, even if you don’t think you have any!
Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is to you. – Ralph Waldo Emerson You definitely get more out of volunteering than you put in. … Continue Reading →
What we can learn from a Harrier’s Butt
About a year ago, I purchased a sexy new digital camera. It was not too expensive, yet had many of the bells and whistles found on high-end units. I … Continue Reading →
Beginner Leatherworking Project
When I started working with leather, I was always on the lookout for simple projects to practice basic skills. Below is an idea for a simple project and a … Continue Reading →
Mountain Lion Tracks – Take the Quiz
In my previous post, I talked about how to read a mountain lion track. Now let’s have some fun! Below are 5 pictures of either a mountain lion track … Continue Reading →