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Nature Nooks: Estero Bluffs

https://soundcloud.com/user-210939374-242894923/nature-nooks-estero-bluffs Wind is not the only thing that moves freely through the flat landscape of Estero Bluffs. Those who enjoy nature's beauty like Pattie Wagner find this is the perfect... read more →

June 3, 2021
Marcus Cocova
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Beach, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Photography

The Forest Bath

Whether it be a mountain hike, a national park camping trip or simply sitting on a log in the middle of a meadow, we gain a sense of calm, perhaps... read more →

May 6, 2021
Renne Gardner
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Botany, Environment, Flora and Fauna, Habitat, Health, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Travel

Who Would Eat a Plant That Makes Soap?

So much more than a delicate wildflower, this plant deserves its four names: ‘wavy leaf soap plant,” “soap root,” “amole,” and Chlorogalum pomeridianum or “afternoon blooming green milk.” And it’s... read more →

November 4, 2020
Sara Kelly
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Botany, Flora and Fauna, Herbal remedies, Photography, Species Identification, Uncategorized

Hidden Stories of Native Plants

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 →

August 17, 2020
Sally Krenn
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Botany, Education, Environment, Flora and Fauna, Health, Herbal remedies

California State Parks & Beaches Closed for COVID-19

It was announced Thursday morning, April 30, that the closures do not pertain to SLO County. Gov. Gavin Newsom made the correction that all Orange County beaches will close starting... read more →