University of California Natural Reserve System
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.
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.
From hosting school field trips, to organizing scientific lecture series, to welcoming the public for weekend classes, NRS reserves benefit California communities.
By Cody Kitaura, UC Davis Staff who oversee the NRS's Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, which has popular hiking trails, are … [Read More...] about Summer hiking warning for Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve
By Jeff Mitchell, UC Santa Barbara Caddisflies, crustaceans, mollusks and flatworms. Those are just a few of the curious … [Read More...] about Learning from “little monsters”
by UC Davis Art Studio UC Davis graduate student Jodi Connelly was awarded the 2018 Keister and Allen Art Purchase Prize for … [Read More...] about McLaughlin Reserve art project wins award
