Books were a very important part of my childhood. TV had not been invented so we learned from books and listening to the radio. And…
Into The Weeds
Weeds! They are everywhere this spring, but just because they may be ubiquitous or even invasive doesn’t mean that they aren’t interesting in their own…
Toads. Gotta Love ‘Em.
ON THE COVER:It’s a good year for the humble toad! All amphibians are increasingly under threat from habitat loss, extended periods of drought and climate…
Ancient Secrets
ON THE COVER:“Nature’s first green is gold/Her hardest hue to hold…” writes poet Robert Frost. That is certainly true of the aptly named goldback fern,…
On the Tracks of the Ghost Train
All over the Santa Monica Mountains, big pod ceanothus is blooming. In a good year, the clusters of small, honey-scented white flowers are so abundant…
Best of 2022
How are we already at the end of the year? 2022 was a strange roller-coaster ride, but it wasn’t all bad. In our last issue…
NATURE BOYS
It may not always feel like it in the bustle and noise of the holiday season, but midwinter is a season that celebrates hope and…
Politics at the Table
On the Cover: The great thing about California’s vote by mail policy is that it enables every registered voter to vote with ease; the bad…
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