I am not a professional botanist; however, I have always had a fascination for botanics. As a biology major of Cal Poly, I took several botany classes with Dr. Kiel... read more →
Camper Lillie shows off her finished seastar - photo credit Camper Parent Jen Lillie really enjoyed the week this week, and has been sharing her knowledge with us daily. Robin... read more →
You know when you meet someone and they exude a certain quality that just says “good human?” Well that is Hayley Nenadal. Last May, we were contacted by Hayley, a... read more →
Why, Diatom Art, of course! Each section in the photograph above is a microscopic diatom shell. Diatoms are phytoplankton, or microalgae. Their shells are made primarily of silica, which is... read more →
The Speedy Little Sand Crab The Pacific sand crab, (Emerita analoga), aka mole crab , is a small invertebrate decapod crustacean — meaning it lacks a backbone, but has five... read more →
Photo courtesy of Faylla Chapman Stone Gardens—what are they? Well, this isn’t exactly the beach, but this particular garden is right beside the beach. If you go to Morro Rock,... read more →
Photo by Marlin Harms One good thing that has come out of Covid-19’s Stay At Home Order is that people are paying attention to what goes on in their own... read more →
ADKTD Lifestyle Apparel When it comes to shopping, it is increasingly important that our actions on every level be given a thoughtful approach. Here at the Central Coast State Parks... read more →
Photo courtesy of Marlin Harms Local beaches are teeming with birdlife. After spending early summer in interior grasslands or tundra to nest and raise young, hundreds of long-billed curlews are... read more →
20 years ago I never would have imagined that I would be embarking on my first “family” backpacking trip with my husband and 2 little girls in the midst of... read more →