A "Natural History Note" From UC California Naturalist's lead scientist, Dr. Cameron Barrows, in celebration of California Biodiversity Day. Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent.
A "Natural History Note" From UC California Naturalist's lead scientist, Dr. Cameron Barrows. Climate change is the greatest threat to our existence in our short history on this planet. Nobody's going to buy their way out of its effects. - Mark Ruffalo The environment is changing.
In the new book Climate Stewardship: Taking Collective Action to Protect California (UC Press September 2021), Adina Merenlender, CalNat Founding Director shares stories from everyday people and shows how their actions enhance the resilience of communities and ecosystems across California.
I'm guessing most of us would much rather explore a new trail, identify a new plant, or marvel at the colors reflecting off a hummingbird's gorget than ask someone for money. We often associate asking for money with jobs and careers that many of us might have intentionally avoided.