The Santa Monica Mountains Are Home to Some Unexpected Neighbors
The Fox I walked on the beach on a winter’s day, In a moment snatched between rain showers, When the sea and the sky were...
Topanga’s Trickster Spirit at Work
The coyote was a trickster spirit for the Chumash and Tongva people who were the first human residents of the Santa Monica Mountains. This intelligent...
Backyard BioBlitz: Discover Nature Without Leaving Home
Looking for a fun and easy nature adventure this summer? How about a backyard BioBlitz? The term BioBlitz was coined in 1996 by U.S. National...
Humboldt Lilies
Humboldt lilies are one of the most spectacular wildflowers that grow in the Santa Monica Mountains. Early summer is the time to look for this...
Topanga’s Dark Skies Are the Perfect Backdrop for Celestial Summer Fireworks
Fourth of July firework displays may be on hold this year because of the coronavirus crisis, but skywatchers will be treated to a penumbral lunar...
Meet the Neighbors: Animal Families Are a Lot Like Us
No one sends them cards for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day or buys them flowers or ties, but there are some outstanding parents in Topanga’s...
Surprising and Sometimes Scary, Snakes Are a Vital Part of Topanga’s Ecology
It’s snake weather in Topanga! Most reptile species in the Santa Monica Mountains don’t hibernate, they brumate—becoming inactive during cold weather and active during warm...
Fire-Following Wildflower Makes a Rare Appearance
It has the elusive scent of a half-remembered perfume from childhood—vanilla, cinnamon, and musk, with a hint of dust and ashes—and it has covered wide...
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