Novato Traffic Island Habitat
Creating roadside habitats with California native plants
supporting biodiversity connectivity.
Pacheco Valle Biodiversity maintains a model Traffic Island Habitat.
Located at the entrance to Pacheco Valle, a residential neighborhood in Novato, our model traffic island is surrounded by open space, thus expanding the biodiversity corridor.
Designed and developed by Novato resident Marcia Basalla to create wildlife habitat and become a template for others to use in their own communities.
Blog
The “Blue Cloud” is Coming
Every spring, when the island’s floral display comes alive, one of the first flowers to emerge is Sisyrinchium bellum or Blue-Eyed Grass....
Traffic Island Biodiversity Habitats: Small Spaces, Big Impact
Can traffic islands on our roads really significantly impact biodiversity in nature? Join us to find out! Come to the Marin Green Drinks...
Western Fence Lizard
A bonus while working on the island is observing the myriad wildlife around me. One of these critters is the ubiquitous Western Fence...