Teranga Ranch

Kids Program: Why Dogs Eat Poop- Gross But True Things
2020-09-29 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
We’re taking a break from our serious content with some FUN! We’ll read and discuss some of the funny facts in this crazy book!

Urban Carnivores (Edited by Gehrt, Riley & Cypher)- excerpts
2020-09-24 11:00 - 11:30
We are furthering our discussion on urban carnivores with an excerpt from this awesome book and a short discussion.

Kids Program: The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle
2020-09-22 09:00 - 09:30
We’ll read an excerpt from and discuss the Newbery Award winning novel, Dr. Dolittle!

When Mountain Lions are Neighbors by Beth Pratt - Interview!
2020-09-17 11:00 - 12:00
We’ll be talking about large carnivore coexistence on the urban landscape and a sexy bachelor in Griffith Park!
MYSTERY GUEST CONFIRMED!
Beth Pratt (the awesome author of this auspicious account of an audacious alley cat…..) is joining!!!!
(If we’re nice, she might even bring P-22!)
Beth is doing great work bringing awareness to urban wildilfe in new ways all the time! We have worked with her bringing Wildlife to Watts and during the annual P-22 Day Festival and Urban Wildlife Week.
Join us for what is sure to be a fun and surprising conversation!
Beth’s book, When Mountain Lions are Neighbors, is available for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/When-Mountain-Lions-Are-Neighbors/dp/1597143464

Kids Program: All The Small Poems and Fourteen More
2020-09-15 09:00 - 09:30
We’ll read some of these sweet poems about animals.

WILD LA- by Higgins, Pauly, Goldman & Hood - Interview! With special guest: Co-Author Dr. Greg Pauly!
2020-09-10 11:00 - 12:00
We are so excited to do our first INTERVIEW about an awesome local book! We’ll be talking to author Greg Pauly about his experience writing the book WILD LA with his awesome co-authors!
We’ll explore the book a bit and give you some socially distant cool science-y field trip ideas!You can purchase this great book here: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Explore-Amazing-Nature-Angeles-ebook/dp/B079VYBHSY/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1584719840&sr=1-3

The Pomo
2020-09-08 09:00 - 09:30
Come and learn about California’s Pomo with us!
We’ll also discuss the role of wildlife in Pomo life.

Bats in Los Angeles
2020-09-03 11:00
Did you know that bats are the ONLY mammal capable of true flight? Which bats live in our area? How do they communicate? What do they eat? What’s the deal w/vampire bats?
Join us for a bat chat!

Kids Program: The Miwok
2020-09-01 09:00 - 09:30
Come and learn about the Miwok with us!
We’ll also discuss the role of wildlife in Miwok life.

Just California by John McGroarty- selections
2020-08-27 11:00 - 11:30
We’ll read a few selections from this awesome local poet!

Kids Program: The Tongva
2020-08-25 09:00 - 09:30
Come and learn about the local Tongva with us!
We’ll also discuss the role of wildlife in Tongva life.

The Home Place by J. Drew Lanham - excerpts
2020-08-20 11:00 - 11:30
We’ll read an excerpt from this awesome book about nature and belonging.

Kids Program: Annie and the Old One
2020-08-18 08:00 - 08:30
We’ll read and discuss Annie and the Old One as an introduction to our upcoming Native CA Series!

Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Yard
2020-08-06 11:00 - 11:30
Tired of mixing hummingbird feeder liquid? Is bird food getting expensive?
We’ll share some EASY and fun ways to encourage wildlife to the yard naturally!OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Kids Program! Insects Are My Life
2020-07-28 08:00 - 08:30
Are insects YOUR life? Or is it crustaceans? Maybe reptiles? Whatever interesting thing you’re into, you never know where you might find a friend. We’ll read the book and talk about being different.

Wildlife: Buckets, Ponds & Swimming Pools
2020-07-23 11:00 - 11:30
Wildlife doesn’t necessarily understand our buckets, ponds and swimming pools. Let’s talk about how wildlife interacts with water features and how to incorporate water features that are safe for wildlife and pets.

Day 3/3: Urban Wildlife Tracking Camp for Kids- VIRTUAL
2020-07-23 03:00 - 05:00
Virtual Urban Wildlife Tracking for Kids
Wildlife in the City with Teranga Ranch!
Looking for something DIFFERENT, FUN, and EDUCATIONAL?
Hands-On Fun at home!
Join Teranga Ranch’s credentialed Biology teacher this summer!
First- We’ll mail or deliver your own personal tracking kit with all the materials you’ll need!
Then- we’ll get online together, do the activities a
nd learn the science behind them!
This unique program is all about learning how to coexist with local native wildlife!
We’ll talk about hiking safety, we’ll talk about and learn to track backyard and local wildlife, and we’ll do nature journaling and drawing! There will be discussions and hands-on activities such as: dissecting owl pellets, creating our own native animal tracks from tracks you find near your home or on a hike(w/plaster of paris) , making track plates to learn about the wildlife that’s in our own backyards and more!
Ages: 8-12
$100/week (includes materials)
July 20, 22 & 23 10am-12pm
Reserve your spot today! Contact us for registration information.
Call 818-305-4377 or Email: info@terangaranch.org

Day 1/3: Urban Wildlife Tracking Camp for Kids- VIRTUAL
2020-07-22 03:00 - 05:00, 2020-07-20 03:00 - 05:00

Kids Program! Everybody Needs A Rock
2020-07-21 08:00 - 08:30
Who doesn’t need a rock? We’ll read the story and talk about all the great uses of a rock, and the importance of finding space for yourself in this big world.

Mini-Camp!! (adult and multi-age)
2020-07-18 02:00 - 05:00
Virtual Urban Wildlife Tracking MINI CAMP!
ONE DAY ONLY!
Wildlife in the City with Teranga Ranch!
Looking for something DIFFERENT, FUN, and EDUCATIONAL?
Hands-On Fun at home!
Join Teranga Ranch’s credentialed Biology teacher this summer- VIRTUALLY!
First- We’ll mail or deliver your own personal tracking kit with all the materials you’ll need!
Then- we’ll get online together, do the activities a
nd learn the science behind them!
This unique program is all about learning how to coexist with local native wildlife!
We’ll talk about hiking safety, we’ll talk about and learn to track backyard and local wildlife, and we’ll do nature journaling and drawing! There will be discussions and hands-on activities such as: dissecting owl pellets, creating our own native animal tracks from tracks you find near your home or on a hike(w/plaster of paris) , making track plates to learn about the wildlife that’s in our own backyards and more!
Reserve your spot today! Contact us for registration information.
Call 818-305-4377 or Email: info@terangaranch.org

Feral Cats and the Urban Ecosystem
2020-07-16 11:00 - 11:30
Are cats really a few months away from being “wild again”? How long does the average feral cat live? What challenges does he face? How can you help reduce the population? What can you do about feeding them when you have pets and wildlife around? What effect do they have on the urban ecosystem? We’ll discuss all of this and more.

Day 3/3: Urban Wildlife Tracking Camp for Kids - VIRTUAL
2020-07-16 03:00 - 05:00
Virtual Urban Wildlife Tracking for Kids
Wildlife in the City with Teranga Ranch!
Looking for something DIFFERENT, FUN, and EDUCATIONAL?
Hands-On Fun at home!
Join Teranga Ranch’s credentialed Biology teacher this summer!
First- We’ll mail or deliver your own personal tracking kit with all the materials you’ll need!
Then- we’ll get online together, do the activities a
nd learn the science behind them!
This unique program is all about learning how to coexist with local native wildlife!
We’ll talk about hiking safety, we’ll talk about and learn to track backyard and local wildlife, and we’ll do nature journaling and drawing! There will be discussions and hands-on activities such as: dissecting owl pellets, creating our own native animal tracks from tracks you find near your home or on a hike(w/plaster of paris) , making track plates to learn about the wildlife that’s in our own backyards and more!
Ages: 8-12
$100/week (includes materials)
July 13, 15 & 16 10am-12pm
Reserve your spot today! Contact us for registration information.
Call 818-305-4377 or Email: info@terangaranch.org

Day 2/3: Urban Wildlife Tracking Camp for Kids- VIRTUAL
2020-07-15 03:00 - 05:00

Kids Program! Raven, A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest
2020-07-14 08:00 - 08:30
Raven plays a big role in native american storytelling in the Pacific Northwest. This is a twisty, fun tale of how Raven stole the sun. We’ll use it as a springboard to talk about corvid behavior and birds in general.

Day 1/3: Urban Wildlife Tracking Camp for Kids- VIRTUAL
2020-07-13 03:00 - 05:00

On The Water with Otters
2020-07-10 00:00 - 12:00
On the Water with Otters
While it isn’t yet safe enough for us to hit the big destinations or take groups around, we’re starting back with the ultimate social distance day adventure opportunity for you!
We are going kayaking among sea otters and sea lions in beautiful Morro Bay.
It’s about a mile or two worth of kayaking. You don’t need to be a serious kayaker for this trip. While we aren’t guaranteeing any sightings, chances are good that there will be some spectacular wildlife there.
We’ll meet there (or you can join our caravan!).
How are we making it safer?
1- We’re wearing masks when we’re together.
2- We’re driving in separate cars.
3- We’ll be in kayaks, at least 6 feet apart.
4- We’ll have extra masks, hand sanitizer and whatever else we need to be safe in the same area.
5- We’ll be bringing our own picnic lunches and snacks, (pack in/pack out).
6- We’ll be outside!
Friday, July 10, 7am-7pm
(leave Los Angeles at 7am, return at 7pm)
$100/per person
Meeting details provided upon RSVP.
This trip is limited to 12 people, so make your reservation as soon as possible.
Please RSVP to info@terangaranch.org
(Or call 818-305-4377)

Coyote America, by Dan Flores
2020-07-09 11:00 - 11:30
Join us while we read exerpts from and discuss Coyote America by Dan Flores. It’s an interesting and informative blend of the folklore and natural history of the coyote.

Kids Program! Owl Moon
2020-07-07 08:00 - 08:30
A father and daughter trek into the nighttime wilderness in search of the Great Horned Owl! We’ll read the book and talk about local owls and their physiology and behavior.

Coyotes, Bobcats and Gray Foxes
2020-07-02 11:00 - 11:30
Join Teranga for our weekly YouTube program!
This week we’re talking about Coyotes, Bobcats and Foxes.
Let’s talk about the similarities and differences between these three urban predators. How does a fox climb up AND DOWN a tree? Why do I see a bobcat during the day?
What’s coyote’s favorite food? What are these urban opportunist’s special adaptations for survival?
