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Wildlife

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – PCH Entrance

September 1, 2010

It was almost a year ago that I posted Bolsa Chica Wetlands. I’d been wanting to explore more of the Ecological Reserve ever since I read this post about it on Alive in Wonderland. Last year, we visited the interpretive center and took a hike to the heron nesting ground. My son was calling it [...]

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How to Spot Poison Oak in Southern California

August 17, 2010

Knowing how to spot poison oak can save you from the rash and itches it causes. I know what poison oak looks like, so I’ve never suffered from its symptoms. It grew in patches all over the hillside where I grew up. My parents schooled me in identifying it and I just avoided it. I [...]

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Crystal Cove Nature Ramble

August 5, 2010

A Crystal Cove nature ramble is a fun alternative when things are hot inland. On one of the hotter days a few weeks ago, we headed to the coast and just hopped out at the state park to see some nature and cool off. It’s amazing what we spotted on such a short trip. Location: [...]

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Wildlife Spotting and Identification Tips

July 14, 2010

Wildlife spotting and identification comes naturally to me. While roaming around a park yesterday, I realized 95% of the visitors were missing the “nature” part of the lake. There were birds we see quite often like the Canada Goose and mallards. A few people were feeding the ducks despite warnings that it’s bad for the [...]

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Babies, Butterflies, and Bird Nests

May 24, 2010

New playground post going up tomorrow, but this sunny day is calling me outdoors! Maybe you can take your little one out and see what you can see? Have you seen those butterflies? They are so friendly. They fly so close you feel like they are going to land on you. I’ve watched both my [...]

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San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine: Wildlife Spotting in the Wetlands

May 18, 2010

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San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary in Irvine is an oasis of hidden nature. The ponds are tucked away between bustling Jamboree Road and the quieter Harvard Avenue with an entrance off Michelson. It’s the perfect location for the Sea & Sage Audubon House – the first stop on our visit. The volunteer staffing the house was [...]

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Keep Our Parks Buzzing (Guest Post by The Little Humbugs)

April 20, 2010

Play parks full of beautiful flowers and plants attract certain insects and birds. Bees, butterflies and other insects fly through leaves and petals taking pollen from one plant to the next, and pollinating the plants throughout the park. Just like human children, the Little Humbugs love to visit parks, play on the swings, smell the [...]

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Why I Let Bugs Crawl on My Kids

April 14, 2010

Ladybugs! The kids and I leisurely strolled across the wide lawn at Oxnard Beach Park over spring break. We were on our way from the playground to the beach, when we spotted bugs flying up from the grass. The kids went crazy! Imagine their excitement at one ladybug – now multiply it by the hundreds. [...]

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National Wildlife Week Kick-Off

March 15, 2010

National Wildlife Week is a signature event of National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There™ campaign. They advocate for families to get their Green Hour in every day by playing outdoors. I didn’t realize that it’s been “. . . held annually since 1938.” And that, “National Wildlife Week is National Wildlife Federation’s longest-running education program.” [...]

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