Hope you can join us for this informational meeting about the neighborhood coyotes.Learn about coyote behavior, safety tips, and how to prevent conflict and keep pets safe.We'll talk about and […]
Each winter, the California coast becomes a gathering place.Western monarch butterflies cluster in sheltered groves, sea otters raft together in calm bays, and elephant seals return to sandy beaches to […]
Feb. 7-11, 2026 This immersive, field-based California Naturalist course is offered with an optional certification pathway. Join us as we explore life at the ecological edges of California’s desert and […]
Learn about birds, bees, butterflies, moths, bats, beetles and how pesticide use and climate change affect these small but mighty creatures. Discover which native plants work best for attracting and […]
A live introduction to redwood ecology, wildlife, and landscapes—plus a look at our upcoming Northern California field course. Welcome to Tall Trees, Wild Coasts: Ecology in the Land of the […]
California Wildlands & Waters Field Course April 16–21 | Northern & Coastal California BUY TICKETS Registration closes 15 days before departure: April 1, 2026 Explore California’s redwoods, rivers, and coastline […]
California Wildlands & Waters Field Course Channel Islands Region May 12–17 | Southern California Coast & Channel Islands Registration closes 16 days before departure- April 26th, 2026 Registration & Pricing […]
The wolf is coming home. Join us to explore the return of wolves to California—and what it means for all of us. Malibu Creek State Park May 23 • 7:30 […]
Join us June 3 at 7:00 p.m. at CRPD headquarters, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, for an informative community presentation by wildlife educator Dana Stangel of Teranga Ranch and […]
Explore the Eastern Sierra’s alpine lakes, volcanic landscapes, wildlife, and wildflowers in this immersive naturalist field course. Explore the Eastern Sierra’s alpine lakes, volcanic landscapes, wildlife, and wildflowers in this […]