by Vanessa Handley, Director of Collections and Research, UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley Excerpted from the Fall 2017 … [Read More...] about Granite Mountains plants at UC Botanical Garden
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Research
Scientists from around the world conduct field research in the protected landscapes of the Natural Reserve System on topics ranging from climate change to endangered species to habitat restoration.
Teaching
Visiting a reserve brings textbook lessons about the natural world to life. Students and teachers flock to reserves from the University of California and institutions around the globe.
Public Service
From hosting school field trips, to organizing scientific lecture series, to welcoming the public for weekend classes, NRS reserves benefit California communities.
News and Highlights
Sentinel species show mine-damaged streams returning to life
by Shelly Leachman, UC Santa Barbara A community of tiny stream bugs has proved that efforts to restore streams heavily … [Read More...] about Sentinel species show mine-damaged streams returning to life
International carbon experts gather at Blue Oak Ranch
Top carbon scientists from around the world met at the NRS’s Blue Oak Ranch Reserve this September as part of the Global … [Read More...] about International carbon experts gather at Blue Oak Ranch