Chaparral Wisdom
To celebrate the magic and beauty of Nature & the chaparral
Category: Reconnecting to Nature
Breathe Again – Become a Chaparral Naturalist
Once a year, we offer a unique learning experience to explore and enjoy a place few people know – the chaparral. Our Chaparral Naturalist program is an opportunity to discover the remarkable native plants and animals with which we share California’s beautiful landscape, and… Continue Reading “Breathe Again – Become a Chaparral Naturalist”
Wilderness Transcends Human Myopia
Wandering the wilds of the eastern Sierra Nevada this past week, stumbling over rocks and melted snow through Kearsarge Pass, listening to Clarkâs Nutcrackers proclaiming their raucous wisdom, and becoming overwhelmed by mountainous crags reflected by moonlight in the alpine lake next to our… Continue Reading “Wilderness Transcends Human Myopia”
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”