Lets Talk Quail

Lets Talk Quail

In 1931 the California quail was designated as our state bird Callipepla californica. Callipepla means “lovely woven robe.” their heavy bodies and strong legs equip them for life on the ground rather than flight. They rarely fly further than nearby trees...
What’s Blooming

What’s Blooming

It is early Spring 2024, and the island habitat is beginning to hum. Ribes sanguineum (California Currant) has been blooming for the past 2 weeks now attracting returning migrating Hummingbirds and native bees. Ribes sanguineum – California Currant Various...
Native Grasses Are Not Weeds

Native Grasses Are Not Weeds

There is a misconception that native grasses are weeds when they actually provide immense habitat value for a diverse array of species. Nasella pulchra This will be an ongoing feature as there are numerous native California grasses. So, one might say “there is a...
An Archipelago of Biodiversity

An Archipelago of Biodiversity

Creating biodiversity connectivity by planting California native plants in traffic medians Just as human activity has caused a decrease/elimination of wildlife species, it also has the potential to contribute to the restoration of species in a variety of ways. Who...
Our Traffic Island Habitat

Our Traffic Island Habitat

Hi!This is an educational blog by Marcia Basalla, about a Biodiversity Traffic Island project. The median is located on Alameda del Prado in Pacheco Valle, Novato, CA. “Before” traffic island was restored in 2009 This traffic island has a 560-foot...