Chaparral Wisdom
To celebrate the magic and beauty of Nature & the chaparral
Category: Reconnecting to Nature
Inspiration at Devil’s Punchbowl
For many Californians, the most accessible place to experience nature is in the chaparral, a shrub-dominated ecosystem rich in biodiversity that can be found in every county in the state. As a consequence, chaparral provides one of the best places for Californians to learn… Continue Reading “Inspiration at Devil’s Punchbowl”
Native California Superblooms!
The best time to experience massive displays of California’s native wildflowers is between late February and early April. Every once and awhile, when the right combination of rain and temperature occurs, our wildflower populations experience what is colorfully called a superbloom! You can check… Continue Reading “Native California Superblooms!”
Darwin, Mockingbirds, and Truth
Here’s to maintaining our curiosity of the natural world and the courage to question – a message offered by one of the four species of mockingbirds found on the Galapagos Islands. Not fully known, but it was the Galapagos mockingbirds that Darwin used to… Continue Reading “Darwin, Mockingbirds, and Truth”