Inquisitive BB

It starts with going outside. That leads to opportunities to witness different forms of life and interactions. Curiosity arises, which leads to learning.

Author: Britta

  • Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve and Año Nuevo State Park

    Britta

    Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve is located in Santa Cruz, California. Año Nuevo State Park is located in Pescadero, California. June 16, 2023 We explored the Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve from 10:00 am to 12:45 pm, in conditions of fog and a medium wind. Our observations at Año Nuevo State Park were from 1:30 pm to… Read more

  • Tidepools at Pillar Point

    Britta

    Half Moon Bay, California June 9, 2023 Tidepools at Pillar Point Marsh Wetland: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm Fouling Communities at the public docks of Pillar Point Harbor: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm That Friday was an overcast day with a high of 66° F. Primary Producers The basis of the energy required for an… Read more

  • Urban Ecology in the Presidio

    Britta

    San Francisco, California June 2, 2023 We visited the Tennessee Hollow Watershed from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. We explored Chrissy Field and the beach from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. We enjoyed a beautiful day! It was partly cloudy with light winds and a high of 66° F. Urban development includes paving over natural… Read more

  • Water Quality Monitoring Along Stevens Creek, Santa Clara County

    Britta

    Site 1: Canyon Picnic Area in Saratoga, CA Site 2: Stevens Creek Reservoir Site 3: McClellan Ranch in Cupertino, CA May 26, 2023 We visited Site 1 and Site 2 in the morning, 10:00 am to 12:45 pm. We visited Site 3 after lunch, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. It was a warm and… Read more

  • The Baylands of Palo Alto

    Britta

    Palo Alto, California Site 1: Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area Site 2: Charleston Slough, Adobe Creek, Shoreline Lake Site 3: Baylands Nature Preserve May 19, 2023 9:30 am to 3:30 pm It was a sunny day with a high of 72° F. An estuary is where two bodies of water with differing chemical make-ups… Read more

  • Butano State Park

    Britta

    Pescadero, California May 5, 2023 We hiked a total of 7 miles from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The sky had partial clouds with a high of 55° F. I loved our day at Butano State Park. Old-growth Redwood Forests have some of the tallest and most ancient trees on the planet. Butano SP’s location… Read more

  • Henry Coe State Park

    Britta

    Morgan Hill, California April 28, 2023 We hiked the Frog Lake Loop from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. It was a scorching hot day with clear skies and a high of 85° F. The higher elevation hills of Henry Coe State Park were incredibly dry and hot. There was an abundance of deciduous oak trees… Read more

  • Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve

    Britta

    Redwood City, California April 21, 2023 We hiked along the outermost sections of the trails from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. It was a sunny and clear day with a high of 72° F. Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve consists of 467 acres and is known for fantastic wildflower displays. A decade of community… Read more