Cabrillo Field Notes – January-May 2019
We are a little behind in updating everyone with the latest Field Notes. You can find the latest ones here. Blooming in the Rain: Cabrillo’s Drought Deciduous Plants Rising To The Top Gentle and Strong – The Pacific Gray Whale March Madness – Outreach Edition Surviving in the Desert It’s That Asteraceae Time Again Hummingbirds: Aerial Acrobats City Nature Challenge at Cabrillo National Monument – … Continue reading Cabrillo Field Notes – January-May 2019
Tidepool Tips – By the Wind Sailor
They’re baaaackkk! The Velella velella jellyfish, also know as By the Wind Sailor, are back in the tidepools. It has been 3-4 years since we have seen these in the tidepools. TPERP Patrick took this photo of these stunning blue jellyfish. You can read more about these unique jellyfish in the ebinder. Read more… Continue reading Tidepool Tips – By the Wind Sailor
Tidepool Tips – Information Station Update
Thanks to Keith Ballard and Mona Feliz, the ebinder volumes and books, which are used at the Education Table, have a new shelf in the Visitor Information Station at the tidepools. Keith, who also built a lot of the furniture, has added a shelf to hold all of these materials. Continue reading Tidepool Tips – Information Station Update
CABRILLO NATIONAL MONUMENT TO HOST OPEN HOUSE TO SHARE THE TRAIL MANAGEMENT PLAN / ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This is your opportunity to provide comments to the proposed changes for trails at Cabrillo. There is currently a 30 day period, ending on May 13, where comments can be provided. There will also be an Open House on April 25 where you can learn more about these changes. The proposals for the trails can be read here. The official news release is provided below. … Continue reading CABRILLO NATIONAL MONUMENT TO HOST OPEN HOUSE TO SHARE THE TRAIL MANAGEMENT PLAN / ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Did You Know – Moths in the Park
Have you started seeing some moths in the Park? This is a good chance to review two Cabrillo Field Note blog posts on the White-Lined Sphinx Moth and the Western Tussock Moth, so that you can help out visitors who ask questions about them. Species Spotlight: White-Lined Sphinx Moth (Hyles lineata) Species Spotlight: Western Tussock Moth (Orgyia vetusta) Continue reading Did You Know – Moths in the Park
Tidepool Tips – Deep Dive Into Marine Life
If you want to read about some interesting marine research at California State Fullerton, read on. From their website you can learn about Environmental DNA (eDNA) and Aggressive Sea Anemones, among other reaearch. Deep Dive Into Marine Life Continue reading Tidepool Tips – Deep Dive Into Marine Life
