by LATO | Dec 1, 2022 | Discover Trail Life, News and Views, Pismo Preserve
Monarch butterflies might get all the fame, but some other insects migrate to overwinter in large groups. On our recent OA-led hike at the back of Pismo Preserve, students observed—and were amazed by—convergent ladybugs (Hippodamia convergens) that had converged into...
by Beverly G. | Feb 18, 2021 | News and Views, Santa Margarita Elementary School
Santa Margarita Elementary School Oak Ambassador demonstrates how to dissect a flower.
by Beverly G. | Dec 11, 2020 | News and Views, Ocean View Elementary School
What is that mossy stuff hanging from the oaks? Natalie shares the story of lace lichen with her cousin while hiking in Vamonos Canyon at the Pismo Preserve. Did you know that California has a State Lichen? Yep! This mossy stuff isn’t moss and it is honored as...
by Beverly G. | Nov 14, 2020 | Discoveries, News and Views
Thanks to volunteer Bill K. for sharing these photos from his Arroyo Grande critter camera. A fawn asking, “Where’s mom?” A deer checking out the camera up close A finch showing off for the...
by Beverly G. | Oct 21, 2020 | Discover Trail Life, Vineyard Elementary School
Vineyard School Oak Ambassador alumnus Tristan discovered these ladybugs snuggling up for the winter ahead. Even though our winters are mild, ladybugs still know when it’s time to snuggle. As the supply of their favorite foods, like aphids, drops off in...
by Beverly G. | Jun 3, 2020 | News and Views, Ocean View Elementary School
Enjoy this video report from Ocean View School Oak Ambassador Alex who shows us how the woodlands outside of Redding, CA, near the town of Igo, are recovering from wildfires.
