Chaparral Wisdom
To celebrate the magic and beauty of Nature & the chaparral
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The End of Wild Nature in California
Governor Newsom and Cal Fire target all wildlands in Californiawith herbicides, logging, grinding machines, and fire Part I: The scope of the destruction One third of California, 35.5 million acres, are in the sights of the state’s new, updated Vegetation Management Program (VTP). Rather… Continue Reading “The End of Wild Nature in California”
Become A Chaparral Naturalist in 2026
The surest, easiest way in California to reduce your stress level, blood pressure, and heart rate, as well as increase your immune response and enjoyment of life (and create a protective barrier from the hectic world) is to embrace the beauty found in California’s… Continue Reading “Become A Chaparral Naturalist in 2026”
Bigberry Manzanita is Now California’s Official State Shrub!
As of last night, with the governor’s signature, Bigberry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos glauca) is now California’s Official State Shrub! Joining other officially recognized denizens of the chaparral, the California Grizzly Bear, the California Poppy, the metamorphic rock Serpentine, and the California Quail, our beautiful manzanita… Continue Reading “Bigberry Manzanita is Now California’s Official State Shrub!”