from the National Park Service In an environment like sand dunes, soil stabilization is a great priority for organisms that live there. While much of dune stabilization occurs through plants... read more →
How lucky are we to have an abundance of gorgeous hiking trails in our State Parks and surrounding areas? Hiking is one of my favorite ways to explore our parks... read more →
One of my favorite things about living on the Central Coast is the accessibility to and beauty of our beaches. I love being able to easily drive from any part... read more →
Sand Spit doesn't sound like much of a name for a beach with miles and miles of wild, natural beauty. Sounds more like something ugly or dangerous. And it probably... read more →
This plant is quite iconic to the California Coast; along highways you see bright green carpets stretching wide next to the glistening ocean. You often see spots of hot pink,... read more →
https://soundcloud.com/user-210939374-242894923/ccspa-wots-1 Forest trees, sandy dunes, and ocean water all meet at Montaña De Oro State Park. It is this diversity in landscape that draws out nature enthusiasts like Cal Poly... read more →
King Tides—what are they? Where did the name come from? When do they happen? Here are some of the answers. King Tides got their name in Australia, where they have... read more →
These are one of the larger wasps in the world with females getting up to two inches in length and having large blue-black muscular bodies with bright orange wings. Quite... read more →
Photo by Linda Tanner The tarantulas are showing up on the central coast. From mid-July on through November you have a chance of seeing one of these large, hairy spiders... read more →
Rachel Carson said, “Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life." Back in 1979 I was a mom with 2... read more →