A dedicated team of scientists at The Nat is leading meticulous detective work by identifying species using only the decayed animal remains and loose bones found in the Mojave Desert. The reason for the deaths? A notorious serial (wildlife) killer you would have never expected. Read more.
As we inch closer to summer, you may start to see some of your native plants either go dormant or die off, and understanding these natural changes will help you tend your garden better. Read through four great garden tips that will help prep your native plant garden for the hot summer months. Read more.
Last year, the Museum debuted the Nature Trail, a free outdoor exhibit that showcases native plants from Southern California and the Baja California peninsula. This year, the team in charge of maintaining the garden proposed adding more species. The best way to get it done? Throwing a party, duh! Read more.
Learn about the many exciting activities you can participate in during our after-hours event, Nat at Night. Read more.
A recent expedition to the Cape region of the Baja California Peninsula helped build capacity for the next generation of women botanists in the region. The expedition focused on training 10 young and upcoming women biologists from Mexico and a few young men on the flora and rare plant species of the region. Read more.
"I've got one!"—is a phrase the herpetology team at the San Diego Natural History Museum has grown accustomed to in past years. This year, the phrase sends a rush of relief and excitement through the team, who are recording significantly less California red-legged frog eggs than in previous seasons. Read more.
As the rainy season is (finally) getting started in Southern California, you may notice mushrooms popping up around town. This blog is a short introduction to the 10 most commonly seen mushrooms in Southern California. As always with fungi, be careful with identification, and reach out to an expert or check out our resources for more information. Read more.
Our land and water ecosystems are vital to our local species and essential for people’s well-being. However, threats like development and climate change are putting these natural spaces at risk. Learn how local conservation leaders are tackling these challenges and helping sustain our region’s legacy of biodiversity conservation. Read more.
Museum apprenticeships are a wonderful way for students to gain experience in their field of interest—and here at The Nat, we’re proud to offer them. This year, we were joined by Desiree Simental and Lynna Thai—both of whom contributed to the health of our museum’s collections and to the scientific research we lead. Read more.
A recent three-day expedition to both the Channel and Coronado Islands surveyed marine life in borderland waters. The crew—made up of marine biology experts and community members from Mexico and the U.S.—recorded observations for the Border BioBlitz. Read more.