An ecologist who conducted dissertation research at the NRS’s Sagehen Creek Field Station is returning as the station manager of the reserve. Ash Zemenick will begin work at the reserve starting July 1, 2021. “I’m excited to return to Sagehen to foster supportive and inclusive community that enables the reserve’s research, education, outreach and art […]
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Listening in on the world of elephant seals
Professor Roxanne Beltran of UC Santa Cruz is developing a novel way to eavesdrop on ocean soundscapes heard by elephant seals.
Deep Canyon expands to accommodate meetings, groups
By Kathleen M. Wong, UC Natural Reserve System Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center is a premier site for studying the Sonoran Desert. It sprawls across two major drainages and the crest of a mountain range, enabling the study of species ranging from bighorn sheep to barrel cactus. The reserve began hosting field scientists even […]
Missing the middle: the importance of regional-scale field research
Regional-scale field station networks are the Goldilocks of climate change research: at the right scale to capture impacts to plants and animals.
Striking kite calls San Joaquin Marsh home
On the trail of the white-tailed kite at San Joaquin Marsh Reserve.
David Wake, who warned of amphibian declines, is dead at 84
Herpetologist David Wake, who warned the world about amphibian declines, died April 29, 2021.
UC Irvine Natural Reserves: Using science to serve nature
UC Irvine’s three NRS reserves host researchers, students and volunteers addressing ecological challenges.
Wildfires and flooding trigger black abalone rescue effort
UC scientists have launched an effort to capture these endangered mollusks in areas where sediments from floods threaten to suffocate populations.