Learning Among the Oaks
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“I have learned that being an Oak Ambassador means more than just knowing about animals, oaks, rocks and other parts of nature. It means being responsible, respectful, and helpful to nature and teaching others to do the same.”
—- Boone, 5th grade Oak Ambassador
About Learning Among the Oaks
What LATO has been up to
I have learned to love nature, to be one with nature, and to value nature.
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Our Partners & Supporters
San Luis Obispo County Fish and Game Fines Committee
Rod Hoadley ~ Peak Racks
Marguerite Costigan and Terry Sanville
Ann Robinson
Brisco Foundation
Joan Collier
Barlow Family Foundation
Randy and Sally Knight
Christine Harvey
Mankins Foundation
Marney and Roger Briggs
James F. Maino and Lisa Kilburn
Cal Poly Biological Sciences Department (Professors John Perrine and Emily Taylor)
Mom's ready for a break! This fawn with doe at the Pismo Preserve is big enough to graze but mom's milk is hard to resist.
Fawns can generally survive on their own, nibbling on grasses, after 2-3 months. Some will continue nursing until they are 3-4 months old or as long as mom allows it. Photos from the LATO Wildlife Camera Project, thanks to recent volunteers Riley, Elaine, Pat and Eric. #localwildlife ... See MoreSee Less
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Oak Trees of San Luis Obispo County | Central Coast State Parks Association | CCSPA
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Let’s take a tour of the oak diversity of San Luis Obispo County! We will learn what species can be found here, some tips for telling them apart, and why oaks are the most important tree species for...Comment on Facebook
New Santa Margarita Ranch wildlife images thanks to LATO Wildlife Camera Project volunteers Pat and Eric. California oak woodlands provide homes for a great diversity of wildlife. Like your favorites and share with friends. Appreciate, learn and care for nature on the Central Coast (and everywhere). #localwildlife #environmentaleducation ... See MoreSee Less
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I so look forward to all of your trail cam pictures. They are so awesome!!!!! Thank you for sharing 🤗!
Cool photos!
I love how curious the bears are about the cameras
As an aside, two mountain lions that were "relocated" have recently starved to death. They do need good habitat (we have it here)
More LATO Nature Care volunteers needed to help make Santa Margarita the best place for kids and families to enjoy, learn about and care for nature. Please share with friends who might be interested in occasionally pitching in to help. Thanks! #volunteerslo ... See MoreSee Less
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Parents of 4th graders! Did you know your 4th grader can see America’s natural wonders and historic sites for free!
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Look who lives in the Vineyard Elementary School (VES) Nature Trail area! Enjoy new images from the LATO Wildlife Camera Project. Like and share your favorites! #localwildlife #environmentaleducation #SanLuisObispoCounty #outdoors ... See MoreSee Less
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Gorgeous pictures!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Always fun to see your trail camera project photos!