Category: Chaparral Biome

Algerians in the Chaparral

The Berbers, the indigenous population of North Africa, partnered with, fought against, and embraced so many different civilizations; the Phoenicians who established Carthage, the Romans who destroyed the city and incorporated its territory into the Empire, the Vandals, multiple Arab dynasties, and the French.… Continue Reading “Algerians in the Chaparral”

Bobcat Days of Summer

Taking Time to Let Nature Surprise This morning, Baldy came by to visit. He’s just one of the many new friends we’ve met this summer while spending the morning coffee hour at the Chaparral Institute’s bird deck. Alternating between reading the morning paper* and… Continue Reading “Bobcat Days of Summer”

Wildness – A Crucible for Independence

Stay cool this week by relaxing with some enjoyable reading. An interesting, new paper we just released examines the powerfully positive influence of wildness – being out in Nature for an extended period of time. It tells the story of three inspiring, independent spirits… Continue Reading “Wildness – A Crucible for Independence”