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NRS field class video
Get a taste of the first all-UC field class in action. The knock-your-socks-off scenery, intensive science instruction, and occasional marshmallow-toasting opportunities all comes courtesy of the UC Natural Reserve System. Watch video >>
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Two mice with one trap
Students from across California learn field techniques like how to trap small mammals at NRS reserves. A UC Santa Cruz graduate student is devising ways to employ student data to track rodent demographics and inform studies of climate change across California. Read more >>
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Renovated Blue Oak Ranch open for business
The NRS's Blue Oak Ranch has opened the doors to a suite of new facilities that will transform this already bustling field station in the Diablo Range into a hub for large field classes, meetings, retreats, and more. The reserve can now house large groups with ease and comfort, while providing congenial places to meet, cook, and relax around the firepit. Read more >>
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Snow art at Sagehen
Artist Sonja Hinrichsen creates large-scale drawings in snow fields around the world, most recently near Sagehen Creek Field Station north of Truckee, California. Learn about the ideas behind Hinrichsen’s snow drawings, watch how she works with snowshoeing volunteers, and witness her engagement with the Sierra Nevada as a drawing site. Watch video >>
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Sedgwick Reserve Events
All events are held at Sedgwick Reserve, 3566 Brinkerhoff Rd., Santa Ynez, CA.
Apr. 9 Public hike 8:30 a.m.
A range of hikes takes visitors to Sedgwick Reserve's 6,000 acres of unique geological and ecological wonders. Afterward, hikers can picnic and play bocce. Instead of hiking, visitors are also welcome to set up an art easel at the pond or bird watch around the Field Station. The gates will be open from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. RSVP requested.
Apr. 15 Walking Ecology 9 a.m.-noon
UC SmartFarm Collaborative
Burgeoning human populations will need ever more bountiful harvests of food. But limited arable land and water, unpredictable weather, and climate change are obstacles to feeding the planet. Chandra Krintz, professor of computer science at UC Santa Barbara, seeks novel approaches to agriculture analytics and precision farming with the UCSB SmartFarm. The farm integrates environmental sensor technologies into cloud software to give growers an easy to use, low-cost data analysis and visualization system.
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McLaughlin Reserve Events
Apr. 16 Wildflower walk and land protection celebration
At the end of 2015, the reserve gained 22 acres of serpentine meadow, seeps, and rugged chaparral. Adjacent to the new Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, the land was purchased by the Tuleyome conservation organization with help from McLaughlin friends, and donated to the University in December. Explore our new addition on this leisurely wildflower walk. To register, email reserve director Cathy Koehler by April 14.
Apr. 23 Grateful Dead peak hike
Apr. 24 Three Counties hike
Most of the land around these routes burned in the Rocky and Jerusalem fires, so look for amazing post-fire wildflower displays. Optional overnight camping for attendees. All details of registration are handled by the Land Trust of Napa County.
Apr. 30 Botany field trip: CNPS Sacramento Valley Chapter
Carpool meeting sites for this California Native Plant Society field trip hike will be near the chapter's main base. Discuss with field trip coordinator Shellie Sullo when you sign up for the hike, then email reserve director Cathy Koehler for where to meet on the reserve.
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