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
A Green Tsunami
A green tsunami of weeds is rising throughout the Santa Monica Mountains this spring. This living tide of vegetation threatens to drown the native plants,…
Dangerous Mushrooms
The abundant rains this spring have been a blessing for mushroom enthusiasts in the Santa Monica Mountains. Foraging is so popular this season that it…
A Season for Toads
The record rain California received in January is a boon for the Western toad, Anaxyrus borea (California has its own subspecies, Anaxyrus borea halophilus). This…